Spelling Mistakes
Having spelling mistakes on your CV is a big red flag for many employers. This is because it shows a lack of attention to detail and quality, which doesn’t bode well for day-to-day tasks that employers are looking for. There are also many tools out there like spell check that should ensure that spelling mistakes are a thing of the past.
Gaps in your work history
Large gaps in your work history will leave employers with many unanswered questions, especially if they are particularly large gaps. For many people, there are often genuine reasons, such as childcare, injury or even further education, but a CV must include reasons why, otherwise employers will question what happened.
Making it too long
You may have a rich history and one that you are proud of, but employers are looking to use your CV to get a snapshot of who you are, where you’ve been and what you’ve done, not a full inquest into every day of your life.
When it comes to the interview stage, you can express yourself a bit more and if an employer is looking for more detail, then they will ask. But a CV is a short view of who you are, not the full picture.
Not being relevant to the job
It’s important to ensure that your CV is relevant to the
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