Curriculum Vitae shortly known as CV or Resume is a persons overview of his education, qualifications and achievements. CV is a written description of a persons qualification which works as a basic requirement while applying for a job. Our basic goal while applying for a job is to impress the company crew and interviewer, so your CV is the first opportunity to cast your impression and be highlighted among other employees. People often spend their quality time writing a perfect resume but still they are unable to impress the interviewer. For sure , they would be missing some important points or writing some unwanted stuff in their CV, so today we will share with you some interesting information which will help in creating your CV and 10 basic things which you should avoid while writing your CV.( Advice Taken From Career Savvy Magazine and Visual.ly )
Ten Things To Avoid While Writing A Perfect CV
1 - Don't Get Personal
It is observed that majority of the rejections based on CV are due to some unusual stuff in your CV. It is not necessary to include your Photo, Gender, Date Of Birth, Sexual Orientation, Religion , Political View etc. Be specific and professional. Your job rejection rate is 88% if you include your photo in your CV. Some employers dismiss CV with a photo immediately to avoid a potential accusation of discrimination.
2 - Avoid Spelling Mistakes And Use Good Grammar
According to the recruitment and employment commission ,
- 50% of all CVs received by recruitment consultants contains spelling mistakes and poor grammar.
- 21- 25 years of age candidates are most likely the culprits
- In this age group , graduate are twice as likely to make mistakes than those who do not go to university.
Solution
- Always use a spell checker for spelling mistakes and proofread after writing your CV
- Its better to read your CV in print rather than on the screen.
- Always take help from your friend or family member to go through your work .
3 - Avoid Irrelevant Work Experience
Create your CV in a such a way that it should show the employer as quickly as possible that you match their requirement for the role. Avoid irrelevant information which dilutes your key message.
What to do
- Read the job information carefully and decide what information is actually needed for the required role.
- Write down a list of keywords and phrases to help you focus while writing your CV.
4 - Don't Show Off Your Hobbies
Employers do not want to know your hobbies and activities what you do in your spare time. Even your high school achievements like "Captain of schools football team" is of no value.
Try to use a professional email address and avoid fancy names. 76% of the CVs are ignored when the email address is unprofessional.
5 - Don't Be Negative
It is important to use positive language in your CV. Replace negative phrases with positive ones. Research have shown that there are some terms and phrases which have to be avoided even while writing a positive sentence like , " I have an aggressive passion for what i do " . The word 'aggressive' is not liked by employers in many cases.
Try to use positive comments while using social media, because company performs an internet check on your profile. 92% of the recruiters rejects candidates who use negative comments on social media sites.
Avoid words like, Awful, Bad, Fault, Hate, Mistake, Nothing, Problem.
6 - Don't Include References Until Needed
Prospective employers will not need references until much later in the recruitment process, so there is no need to include them on your CV, instead make a list of references separately ready to send on if requested.
'References Available On Request ', this provides a option for the employer if they need any references for confirmation.
Remove the references and you will be available with more space to add your skills and expertise to dazzle the reader.
7 - Don't Bend The Truth
Everyone adds a little sparkle to their CV but don't go overboard, it will be found out by the company. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 96% of the organizations conduct a background check on every employee before hiring and after hiring.
You should be sure about the position you are applying for is a good fit for you, if it is , then their is no need to lie as your true qualification will speak for yourself.
8 - Don't Overload Your CV with information
Show off your communication skills by slimming down your CV
- At graduate level , one page CV is perfect.
- A two page CV is standard for experienced professionals
- CVs with three of more pages are likely to put off employers.
A lengthy CV gives an impression that your are unable to distinguish important information from the irrelevant info.
9 - Don't Get Too Creative
Always use a professional theme for creating a CV and take help from samples of some successful candidates. Don't design your CV which looks like a scrap book, always use a decent and professional theme. Keep your CV easy to read and professional by using,
- Underlined, bold and italic texts sparingly
- Aligned headings and a structured layout.
- A simple classic font such Georgia or Helvetica.
Be sure not to
- Hand write your CV.
- Apply distracting colors
- Use clip art.
10 - Avoid Using Woolly Language And Jargon
Meaningless jargon , cliches, vague wording must be avoided while writing your CV, instead use examples with facts and figures to show that your are a perfect candidate.
- 71% of the employers say they regularly see jargons or acronyms in CVs.
- 54% of employers say they are irritated by CV jargon .
- 41% of employers agree that men use more jargon in their CVs.
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