7 Common Mistakes In A CV
(Aleem Ahmed Qureshi, Bahawalpur)
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.