Hey, itās Julieš Are you wondering why your CV keeps getting rejected? Iām about to tell you why – but first, you need to promise youāll actually action my tips, and not just read them!
Deal?!
Alright, letās get to work.
šTypos
Correct spelling and grammar is the most basic expectation for your CV. Typos scream carelessness.
āCarefully read through your CV, checking for mistakes
āGet a friend to proofread your CV
āUse a spell checker like Grammarly
šToo generic
Include keywords and tailor your CV to the types of jobs youāre applying to. It might sound like a faff, but if youāre serious about getting a job then you need to create multiple versions of your CV to make it relevant.
šChunky paragraphs
Hiring managers donāt want to read long paragraphs in your CV. They want to see short and neat bullet points that summarise your previous jobs and make it super easy to read.
šToo long
Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages. Cut your job descriptions down to only the most essential points. You donāt need to include your references either!
šNo summary / personal statement
You need to captivate the hiring manager with a standout personal statement. It should explain your relevant qualities and experience in a nutshell, and why they want to continue reading your CV.
If you can correct all of these points in your CV, I guarantee youāll start to see more success!
Now get cracking!
Julieš
Ps. Donāt forget to head to the āMy Profileā section where Iāll create a free CV for you in minutes!
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