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Common CV Mistakes

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Flashcards on Common CV Mistakes, created by Jonathan Moore on 10/06/2016.
Jonathan Moore
Flashcards by Jonathan Moore, updated more than 1 year ago
Jonathan Moore
Created by Jonathan Moore about 9 years ago
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Common Mistakes Made on CVs Here are a few common mistakes to watch out for when making a CV. Make sure you check review these common mistakes a few times before applying for a job
Spelling and Grammar Over 90% of CVs have a spelling or grammar mistake somewhere, so odds aren't in your favor. If unsure of something, as for help
Too Long Employers don't have time to look at long CVs. No more than 2 pages, and try to keep important info into top third of first page
Inaccurate Information The majority of your CV is likely to come up in interview, so you will be caught out even if the interviewer doesn't initially spot it
Too Generic Get used to tailoring your CV to each job you apply for. Specifications are different for every job
Unnecessary Detail The day-to-day experience of previous experience is not required. Only want to know skills learned/developed
Inconsistent Layout Needs to be clear and easy to read. Make sure paragraphs are aligned, all font is the same type and size.
Avoid Buzzwords Most Common Buzzwords are: Extensive Experience Innovative Motivated Dynamic Proven Track record Problem Solver Entrepreneurial
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