Common CV Pitfalls

CV title

?This is particularly important for any occasion when you send your CV as an attachment in an email, less so if you’re delivering it in person.

?If you’re applying for different roles in an industry, or even different roles in different industries, the CVs are often saved on the computer with relevant file names to reflect these differences.

?Email address

?It’s best to have a simple email address on the CV which raises no questions whatsoever and does not cause the employer to doubt your professionalism.

?Formatting

?The key thing here is not to over complicate the CV. However, the CV needs to stand out especially in very competitive markets.

Bullet points, bold, underlining and italics are acceptable, it’s just important to be consistent throughout.

?Send CV as a PDF

?This means that the formatting will definitely appear the way you intend it to – there’s sometimes the risk that if your employer is using a PC and you’re using a Mac, for example, then it could alter the formatting when he or she opens the attachment.

?If you’re interested in knowing more about how to present a CV then please contact us at [email protected]