You've sent your CV to many companies, but received only silence or rejection emails. Have you ever reviewed your CV to see if it contains any errors? It's possible your CV has one or more of the 10 mistakes listed below.
1. Unprofessional email address
Immediately discard email addresses similar to: cobedangyeu2010@yahoo.com or anhchanglangtu123@gmai.com. Recruiters are very "allergic" to such naive, childish, and unprofessional email addresses. Instead, create email addresses using the format Last Name.First Name@domain.com or First Name.Last Name@domain.com.
2. Colorful decorations
"Simple is the best." A basic CV combined with subtle design is often more likely to impress recruiters. Many candidates think that decorating their CV to make it stand out will easily impress recruiters. However, this can backfire if the application overuses colors and fonts, making it visually overwhelming for recruiters. Therefore, beautify your application in a subtle, logical, easy-to-read, and visually appealing way.
3. Copy the available CV template.
No one wants to hire someone who disrespects the company to the point of using a pre-made online application form and filling it out carelessly. Applying your thinking and creativity in presenting and decorating your CV will make you stand out and easily attract the attention of recruiters.
4. Spelling errors
This is the biggest mistake no employer will accept from their candidates. A CV with spelling errors shows a lack of care on the part of the writer and a lack of respect for the employer. Before sending your CV, you should double-check it to minimize minor mistakes. A well-prepared CV will help you easily win the favor of employers.
5. CV or objective is too long.
Writing an overly long CV is completely unnecessary and can even be a negative impression on recruiters. Unless you are a professor or a businessperson with over 10 years of experience working at various companies and projects, your resume could easily be two or three pages long. Instead of focusing too much on your objectives, you should save that for the interview, as recruiters are more interested in your experience than your goals. To avoid this mistake, use simple sentences, list key points, create keywords and numbers. Simultaneously, use concise, quantifiable language to create a clear focus. Typically, the focus of a CV will be on education, experience, skills, and foreign languages. Put your strengths in the most visible area of your CV.
6. Sharing too much private information
You shouldn't include personal information in your CV such as: you're a Virgo, you're single, etc. This information can be distracting and may affect their hiring decision.
7. "Exaggeration"
When writing a CV, job seekers often exaggerate their abilities, even listing experiences and skills they don't possess, in an attempt to impress employers. This is a double-edged sword. Initially, you might score points with the employer and secure a job. However, once you start working, this overstatement will become a stumbling block, as you may not actually have the experience or skills you claimed. Therefore, you should be honest from the very beginning when writing your CV.
8. Neglecting achievements
Simply listing your work without mentioning what you learned or gained won't impress recruiters. For example, in the experience section, instead of just writing "Content Writer," add notes like "developed my writing skills, learned how to filter information, met deadlines," or mention achievements such as "increased website engagement from xxxx to yyyyy," etc.
9. Sending one CV to multiple different companies.
After completing their CVs, most job seekers send them to numerous companies without proofreading, thinking they are already complete. However, you should still carefully review the job requirements to make appropriate revisions to your CV and identify any errors. Sending the same CV to multiple companies not only risks losing the job but also puts you on the recruiter's blacklist.
According to HR Insider
