In the current situation, it is
very necessary for people to know the mistakes than can cost them an interview
call. In an article published on Rediff, Kshpira Singh highlighted the five
most common errors. These are outlined below:
A cluttered CV
CVs where people simply put all
possible information and expect recruiters to scroll through them to find out
relevant details. The only destiny these CVs have is getting the 'delete' key
pressed and landing up in the trash bins.
HR people get hundreds of applications
for a single position. They don't have the time to sift through your CV and see
if each candidate suits their purpose. So, it is your job to make your CV as
user-friendly, so that they can find the information they are looking for in a
single glance.
Grammatical and spelling mistakes
Grammatical errors and spelling
mistakes not only look shabby, but they reveal a lot about one?s attitude. If a
HR manager receives a business proposal with grammar and spelling mistakes, the
first thing he would think is, "Is this person really serious about the
business?"
Similarly, a CV with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes will suggest that he does not care enough for this opportunity, you are lazy and you do not have an eye for detail. Nobody wants to hire an employee with any of these characteristics. So it's a given that such CVs are headed to the rejected pile.
Similarly, a CV with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes will suggest that he does not care enough for this opportunity, you are lazy and you do not have an eye for detail. Nobody wants to hire an employee with any of these characteristics. So it's a given that such CVs are headed to the rejected pile.
Past failures and/or
health problems
Your CV is not the place for you to
talk about past failures or health problems, so keep them off paper. Some
people may argue that almost everybody has the sense not to write about
failures and health problems on CVs and while I agree with them, it's been
known to happen.
So this pointer is for those who do commit this mistake. Take a look at your CV again and if you have addressed any of these problems directly or indirectly, it is wise to edit them out.
So this pointer is for those who do commit this mistake. Take a look at your CV again and if you have addressed any of these problems directly or indirectly, it is wise to edit them out.
Current or expected CTC
Many people have developed the
habit of writing about their current salary or expected salary on a CV, as they
assume that all prospective employers are going to ask about it, or that most
job notifications require it. It is advised not to mention it on the CV, unless
specifically asked to do so.
Vague/unclear contact details
Picture this situation -- you have
a menu card from a nearby restaurant in front of you. You like the dishes they
serve and the price is right too. You are impressed by the fact that they
deliver within 10 minutes. You pick up the phone to make a call, but are not
able to find the telephone number on the menu card. You look a second time, but
you are still not able to find it. You're hungry and there's another menu card
from another restaurant right in front of you, which looks equally good.
What will you do? Won't you
immediately place an order with the restaurant that offers a number and ask
them to send the food ASAP? Later, you may realise that there was a phone
number on the first menu card, hidden somewhere in a corner, but the
opportunity is gone now. You may land up in a similar situation if your contact
details are not clear or not easy to find for employers. Some other things to
note here are:
·
Provide a phone number where potential
employers can talk to you directly and don't have to go through your parents or
friends.
·
Keep the e-mail addresses formal - mostly a
combination of your first and last name
·
Keep the e-mail address small and
uncomplicated to avoid any typing mistakes if employers decide to contact you
online.
Writing a CV is not a difficult task. The best person to do it is you. The only thing you need is to analyse your candidature properly and present it well. You will need to draft and re-draft your CV many times before you are finally happy with it.
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