This is a major milestone in your life, and your CV is a critical element in securing your future. However, often it is the very thing that is preventing graduates from taking that first, crucial step. Below are the top 5 CV problems, in my opinion:
Spelling errors on your CV. With each draft of the document, you must spell check and proofread the contents. It is unacceptable for a CV to have spelling errors today, when computers automatically generate ‘red underline’. For a CV to look professional it must be error-free and if it isn’t, the person reading it as part of the recruitment process is going to lose interest if they spot a spelling mistake. All it takes is a little effort, and ask someone else if they can check as well as over time it is difficult to see your own mistakes. This point is so important if you want to be seriously considered.
