7 Common Mistakes In A CV by (Aleem Ahmed Qureshi)

[ravaila]

Your CV is one of the most important documents you would write in your career. Mistakes in your CV could therefore cost you dearly. Here are some common errors to be avoided while writing your CV:

• Typo errors: Spelling mistakes can leave a poor impression. So have your CV proof read by someone to remove such errors.

• Factual mistakes: Incorrect tenure in an organization, faulty name, chronology of experience, can all lead to misunderstandings.

• Long flowing sentences: This distracts the scanning eyes of a recruiter due to the limited time they allot to reading CVs.

• Formatting: The size & type of font chosen can have an impact on the readability.

• Incorrect contact information: This being the second most critical data after your experience & skills must be correctly presented. Mention both present & permanent addresses with direct contact numbers.

• Lack of objective/focus: Unclear objectives can leave a recruiter guessing which field or type of job you are interested in. A great objective statement clearly defines your career goal aligned with the job you are targeting for.

• Length: The CV should be descriptive enough to explain what your key skills are, yet short enough to retain interest of the recruiter.

Keep these tips in mind to develop a CV that gives you interview calls

To add this, you should also know that a Cover Letter adds a few stars to a great CV. It highlights your interest and summarizes your objective for applying for a particular profile. This can greatly increase your chance of getting an interview call. So, once you have worked on your CV, get working on your Cover Letter.

[emmjay]

Originally Posted by ravaila

To add this, you should also know that a Cover Letter adds a few stars to a great CV. It highlights your interest and summarizes your objective for applying for a particular profile. This can greatly increase your chance of getting an interview call. So, once you have worked on your CV, get working on your Cover Letter.

what do u mean by cover letter?

[Ms. Lily]

Originally Posted by emmjay

what do u mean by cover letter?

A cover letter (letter of motivation) is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a resume or curriculum vitae.
Job seekers frequently send resumes or employment applications as attachments to a cover letter, by way of introducing themselves to recruiters or prospective employers and indicating their interest in the positions.