CV MISTAKES TO AVOID

 CV MISTAKES TO AVOID

1  Make sure your CV clearly details your full name, address and contact details are sufficient

2 Every CV should begin with a clear and concise objective

3  Remember to use active verbs that show leadership and accomplishments

4 Avoid  weak passive words


5  Keep your sentences short and dynamic and begin them wherever possible with strong action words

6  Every CV should be focused on the particular job and industry you are targeting

7  Makes sure you adhere to an acceptable format that is professional, simple and attractive to the eye.

8 Use bullet points wherever possible rather than long, winding prose and be consistent with font.

9  Avoid the colored paper,aim is  send your CV on high quality paper

10 Make sure it is no longer than 1 page if you are entry level

11 Spelling mistakes, poor grammar( check before sending it out.)

12  With proper dates, titles, institution names and descriptions.

13 Lies and half-truths

14  Do not list promotions, jobs, titles, job descriptions that do not accurately reflect your work history

15  Make sure you send your CV to the right person at the company