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*common cv blunders include:
1. Spelling mistakes and bad grammar
A lack of attention to detail could outweigh your otherwise perfect CV. Always ensure you get a fresh pair of eyes to look over and find any last typos. Spell-check doesn’t always spot errors and is unable to detect misuse of incorrect words, such as, ‘diary’ being mistakenly spelled as ‘dairy.’

Grammar can be tweaked by reading your CV aloud – if it doesn’t sound correct, most likely it won’t read very well.

2. Focussing on duties rather than achievements
Draw attention to your accomplishments rather than reeling off your job description. Think of successful campaigns, new procedures, sales increase and the specific value you contributed in your current and previous roles. Not all roles have measurable KPI’s but think of the reasons and examples of how you made an impact and what you can bring to your new employer.

3. Using clichés
Using terms such as “good communicator;” “can-do-attitude” and “team player” without substantiating them with facts or examples will add very little (if any) value and whoever is reading your CV will just tune out. Snap out of using jargon and highlight specific key skills backed up with valid examples to give your CV credibility.

4. Incorrect information
Dates that don’t match up, incorrect personal information and blatant tell tales will only leave you stumbling for words when your recruiter or potential employer catches you out. However, you may not even reach face-to-face contact if you’ve written down the incorrect phone number or email address, so check everything.

5. Poor format
Unless you’re going for a design role, your CV should not be a piece of art. A sophisticated font, such as Arial or Times New Roman on a clean design is all you need. Make sure it’s easy to read on-screen and it’s saved in as a recognized file that can be opened as an email attachment such as a Word doc or PDF format.

We receive large volumes of CVs resulting in poorly presented ones often being discounted. Formatting portrays written communication skills, technological competence, attention to detail and your level of professionalism. It is key to have a well-formatted CV." Claire Hunt, HR Manager

6. Failure to tailor
Make sure you tailor your CV to each role you apply for. List skills, responsibilities, and achievements which are specifically job-related. Steer clear of the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach and adapt to match specific requirements.

7. Job-hopping and employment gaps
Job-hopping and unemployment gaps can be viewed negatively. However, quite often these are periods where you’ve learned and developed key transferable skills. Grouping similar roles under headings such as ‘freelance’ or ‘contract work’ and stating long periods of travel are far better than leaving blanks. Leaving it up to the employer to guess could result in less flattering conclusions and ultimately have your CV thrown into the rejection pile.

8. Too long
Your CV is not supposed to be a novel – if the employer is not convinced after two pages; it’s likely they’ll not be persuaded in the next four. Keep it concise and remember less is often more.

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