{"id":11945,"date":"2021-05-01T02:07:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T01:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/?p=11945"},"modified":"2021-05-01T02:07:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T01:07:25","slug":"cv-mistakes-to-avoid-making-when-applying-for-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/cv-mistakes-to-avoid-making-when-applying-for-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"CV Mistakes to Avoid Making when Applying for Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

CV mistakes could be the reason why your applications are not being responded to.<\/p>\n

While you may think you are unqualified, there is a chance that CV mistakes are causing one or more fatal errors.<\/p>\n

All it takes is just one error to strike your job search dead.<\/p>\n

This is something entry-level workers need to be wary of when writing their first CV.<\/p>\n

With only six seconds to impress a recruiter, having any kind of mistake is not a risk to take as it is the first point of contact you make with a potential employer.<\/p>\n

When writing a CV, here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n

Spelling & Grammatical Errors<\/h2>\n

It is the most obvious one yet people still make them.<\/p>\n

A CV has to be grammatically perfect. If it isn’t, employers will read between the lines.<\/p>\n

They will also draw not-so-flattering conclusions about you, like: “This person can’t write,” or, “This person obviously doesn’t care.”<\/p>\n

Lack of Specifics<\/h2>\n

A CV should not simply state the obvious to a recruiter.<\/p>\n

Employers need to know what you have done and accomplished. For example:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Worked with employees in a restaurant setting.<\/li>\n
  2. Recruited, hired, trained and supervised more than 20 employees in a restaurant with $2 million in annual sales.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Both phrases could describe the same person, but the details and specifics in example 2 will more likely grab an employer’s attention.<\/p>\n

    Being Generic<\/h2>\n

    By developing a generic CV to send to all job adverts, it will result in your application being ignored.<\/p>\n

    It indicates a lack of effort.<\/p>\n

    Employers want to feel special and want you to write a CV specifically for them.<\/p>\n

    They expect you to clearly show how and why you fit the position in a specific company.<\/p>\n

    Duties instead of Accomplishments<\/h2>\n

    A CV needs to show how good you are at your job, but it is easy to list duties instead of accomplishments.<\/p>\n

    Employers care more about what you have accomplished.<\/p>\n

    One of the most basic tips is to go beyond showing what was required and demonstrate how you made a difference at each company, providing specific examples.<\/p>\n

    Too Long or Too Short<\/h2>\n

    Many people try to fit their experience onto one page because they have heard CVs should not be too long.<\/p>\n

    By doing so, job seekers may dismiss impressive achievements.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Other job seekers talk about irrelevant experiences.<\/p>\n

    While there are no rules on CV length, you should not be sending out excessively long CVs.<\/p>\n

    Limit yourself to a maximum of two pages but ensure all relevant information is there.<\/p>\n

    Bad Summary<\/h2>\n

    Many job seekers lose their readers right at the beginning with their career summary.<\/p>\n

    Employers read this part but they often ignore vague statements like:<\/p>\n

    \u201cAccomplished professional seeking career growth.”<\/p>\n

    Give recruiters something specific and something that focuses on their needs as well as your own.<\/p>\n

    No Action Verbs<\/h2>\n

    Use action verbs instead of phrases like “responsible for”.<\/p>\n

    Action verbs help show off your initiative and improve the overall tone of your CV.<\/p>\n

    Missing Important Information<\/h2>\n

    You may be tempted to leave out jobs you’ve taken to earn extra money for studies.<\/p>\n

    However, the soft skills, like work ethic, tend to be more important to employers than you might think.<\/p>\n

    Visually Too Busy<\/h2>\n

    If your CV is wall-to-wall text featuring five different fonts, it will most likely give the employer a headache.<\/p>\n

    So show your CV to several other people before sending it out. Do they find it visually attractive? If what you have is hard on the eyes, revise.<\/p>\n

    Wrong Contact Information<\/h2>\n

    Although it sounds simple, wrong contact information is a CV mistake that can happen.<\/p>\n

    An incorrect phone number might be the reason why you are not getting any calls from recruiters.<\/p>\n

    So, double-check even the smallest details.<\/p>\n

    A CV requires a lot of care when writing, so ensure you check to make sure that no mistakes remain before sending to employers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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