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The working world is always changing and your CV needs to reflect
that. Here are some things you definitely DON’T want on your CV in 2016
and beyond.
1. Irrelevant lists of previous jobs
“Some industries do typically have longer CVs – for example,
medical doctors should list all their job roles from their training
upwards. IT CVs also tend to be quite long if the person has been
involved in a number of different projects, but these are exceptions to
the rule.
Whether or not you should list your previous roles really
depends on whether they are relevant to your future career. If the
skills you’ve acquired will prove useful in the future, then you should
probably include them, even if it was a long time ago. Usually, you
won’t need to go into as much detail about these earlier job roles than
you do your recent experience, but it can be valuable to show how your
skills have evolved.
I don’t think that we will be seeing a return to exhaustive
lists of previous work on CVs. Recruiters have so little time to review
each one that the key is to make an impression on them as quickly as
possible, which isn’t achieved by sending them a novel!”
2. Spelling and grammar mistakes
“Typos are easily made but not always easy to spot. As I wrote
in The CV Book, a spellcheck won’t pick up on mistakes such as ‘working
in a busty office’, but you can guarantee that recruiters will find
them. If you are claiming that you have an excellent eye for detail but
your CV contains even one typo, it could make all the difference. Always
proofread your CV carefully.”
3. A photo
“Judging by appearances is human nature – we know we shouldn’t
but we can’t help it. So including a photo is going to create an
immediate first impression on the recruiter that they won’t be able to
ignore. Your CV shouldn’t contain any personal information that others
can judge you on – the way you look, your age and whether or not you are
married have no bearing on your ability to do the job.
It is important to note that some countries in Continental
Europe, including France and Germany, expect a photo to be included as
standard, so if you are applying for jobs internationally it’s worth
doing your homework.”
4. Unprofessional formatting
“A CV is your most important marketing tool, and you can and
will be judged on every aspect of it, so keep it professional. If your
email address is quirky or inappropriate, change it to one that simply
uses your first name and surname. Print on good quality paper – there’s
no point in writing a strong CV and then printing it out on cheap paper.
And think carefully about the font you use – Comic Sans will not get
you taken seriously.
Formatting and layout are fundamentally important; your CV must
be clearly and neatly presented. Crucial information can be overlooked
if it is poorly presented. The layout is also the first impression that a
recruiter will have of you. A disorganised, poorly presented CV could
suggest a disorganised, poorly presented person.”
5. Keep it real, not false
“An interview is the recruiter’s opportunity to get more detail
from you about the information in your CV. So if any of this
information is embellished, exaggerated or quite simply untrue, you can
come really unstuck because you will be unable to back it up. You could
even end up spinning more lies in the interview to cover yourself.
Also, if a recruiter asks for references from your previous
employers they could quite easily refute the information in your CV. So
while it is important to sell yourself, it is equally important to keep
it real.”
6. Ditch the thesaurus and jargon
“The vocabulary that you use should always be as professional as
possible – after all, you want to come across as someone who knows what
they are talking about. But be careful not to over-use big words or
jargon that you do not fully understand as it could have the opposite
effect.
Using words or phrases in the wrong context in an attempt to appear
more knowledgeable can actually make your lack of experience more
obvious.”
So remember, these things should NOT be on your C.V.
1. Avoid irrelevant lists of previous jobs
2. Check spelling and grammar
3. Don’t use a photo
4. Use professional formatting
5. Keep it real, not false
6. Ditch the thesaurus and jargon
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