The ten biggest mistakes in the CV
A good resume is very important in finding a job . However, there are some mistakes that even continue . Most experienced candidates Below are ten of the biggest mistakes that you absolutely must try to avoid displayed .
1. A 'funny ' email address
" chickenwing@provider.com 'or' nice-party@provider.com " are definitely not suitable for e-mail addresses turn . on your resume Indeed, if a recruiter a resume and cover letter with a similar email address receiving , it is often deleted immediately , if the e - mail already come through the spam filter . Therefore, make sure the online communication with business contacts for a professional email address like firstname.lastname @ provider.com .
2. A 'wrong ' picture
Of course it is not required to post a photo on your resume , but some of it is explicitly requested . In such a situation, it is wise to still add a photo. However, this must be a business photo ! A photo of yourself at a wild party or in your beach look is really not done . Try to keep a passport or other professional looking photo , you look like you look like while you work .
3. ' Strange ' fonts and symbols
A resume is a professional and very important document . So it is absolutely out of the question to experiment with fonts and symbols . This may seem very childish and you should also take into account the probability that the recruiter might be using a different program , so he can not read the font. Keep it simple with a simple verdana or arial font , unless you are applying for a creative job and want to fall . But even then it is important that your resume is well organized .
4. A chaotic CV
Confusing CVs disappear immediately in the trash : recruiters often have as much to read resumes ! Therefore provide structure and keep the information concise and relevant.
5 . Too many difficult words
It could be interesting if you happen to have a large vocabulary , but for many functions is not necessarily relevant. Indeed , it is often difficult to read a resume . So try to limit this. A tip: let your resume read by an acquaintance with a large vocabulary and let him or her determine if the CV still readable and understandable .
6. Figures that you took in school
When a resume is always true : less is more . A resume contains only general information, a recruiter can always ask for interest during a call for more detailed information . School results are therefore really too much . Should you really have received a relevant subject for the position , an important distinction you should mention this course .
7. Disclose too much information
Try with all the information that you write to think whether it is real added value . Apply your example, for a position towards R & D ? Then you do not have to tell you that if you have side jobs around charged. Former newspaper It is also nice for a recruiter to know what your hobbies and interests are, but you do not have to elaborate. For example, is your hobby making cards , then you do not have to tell whether this Christmas or birthday cards and what materials you use it.
8. The reason you left your previous job
Often asked in the interview why you left . At your previous employer This information should not mention on your resume , because you make sleeping dogs lie . Try incidentally interview okay to prepare for this question , because ' my pay was too low "or" my boss was not happy ' are obviously not a good answer.
9. Lying on your resume
Lying on your resume is really out of the question ! Once you fall anyway through the basket , might have during your interview . Most recruiters can lie very well identify with their way of interviewing and the social media era often ensures that it is readily apparent when information on your resume is not right . You will moreover never feel at ease in the company if you 're hired . Based on lies
10. Use friends as a reference
Make sure you only use professional references . It is of course a plus for employers to read , but if your friends references a reference about you have written , this is about as if no one from your corporate network have to say something good about you . Rather than using no references .
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