Top 5 CV Mistakes Graduates Make

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Many graduates make common mistakes when applying for jobs. Don’t be one of them. Read the following tips to find out where graduates go wrong with their CV and make sure you don’t do the same. With some graduate schemes highly sought after, you can’t afford to make a single mistake with your CV.

Not adjusting their CV for each job

Every job you apply for is different and that means every CV should be different. Different employers will be looking for different things, and accordingly modify your CV to meet the requirements of each job.

Tip: Look at what each job description asks for and make sure your CV caters for it

Telling Fibs!

A lot of candidates will exaggerate their previous roles, skills & experience, but lying on your CV is a bad idea. If you reach an interview, the interviewer may probe you on any holes in your CV and if you don’t give confident, comprehensive answers it will only

Tip: Look at what each job description asks for and make sure your CV caters for it

Spelling & Grammar Mistakes

Many graduates are so eager to submit their CV that they forget to check their spelling and grammar. Yet as soon as a recruiter sees a mistake in a CV they will assume that you aren’t interested enough in the job to perfect your CV and may instantly discard your CV.

Tip: Read your CV over and over again, and even get a friend to review it.

Putting bad hobbies & interests

Of course recruiters are going to want to employ someone who has social skills and will get along with other people, but your CV is not the place to write this. During the interview, the interviewers will quickly be able to assess your social skills.

Tip: Only include interests in your CV if you think it will make you more employable

Not using university campus resources

All good universities have career centres that will have advisors that can help you with your CV. Advice is usually free and such individuals will have a lot of experience with reviewing CVs.

Tip: Book a session with a career advisor and get them to look your CV