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Mistakes That You Should Avoid in CV

Are you looking for a job? Common mistakes that you should avoid Spelling mistakes on your resume. You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. A 'fun' email address e.g. [email protected] “to work as waitres" "I am loking for a job." Using lazy words on your A resume that says nothing. Remember, you are selling yourself! resume... like using RESUME 'etc' and The wrong resume for the job. abbreviations. 3 4 Always ask yourself: does this version of my resume fit the job? Badly laid out resume. Keep it tidy and simple to read. RESUME MANAGER Not with 10 different fonts and colours. Keep simple Not including a cover letter or email. Always use this to explain your interest and as a way to sell yourself quickly. Quick Tips Introduce yourself 7 Highlight your key selling points - skills & experience Finish with a 'call to action', e.g. requesting an interview. Badly dressed at the interview. Dirty or messy hair. Always better to be over dressed than underdressed. Smart never goes out of fashion for an employer. Your personal hygiene really does make an impression. 6. SOAP Too nervous to smile. Looking only online. Remember, you must show your human side and smile. There are many jobs that never get advertised online. 10 11 Limiting the areă. Forgetting the potential of your network. Your contacts and your Think beyond the obvious areas and you will have a better chance to find a job. contacts' contacts are the best 13 way to find a job. 12 No follow-up. If you send an email or call a day or two after the interview you will impress them with your enthusiasm. 14 Forgetting to turn off your phone. Not expressing your enthusiasm for the job. on It is not professional to have your phone ring in an interview. 15 Show how keen you are and tell them how keen. Inconsistent information. Get your dates and details right. A good interviewer will find your lies! 17 16 Ignoring social media's potential. Feeling down about rejection. Rejection is all part of life. Move on to the next op- Think about Facebook, LinkedIn and other portunity quickly. social media platforms. 18 MOVE ON It's a numbers game. The more applications you make, the better your chances! 20 GO STUDY Australia WORK DON'T

Mistakes That You Should Avoid in CV

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Are you looking for a job? Common mistakes that you should avoid in resume and job hunting. Spelling mistakes on resume. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression and a fun email add...

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