10 Sure-Fire Ways To Screw Up Your CV And Alienate Employers

5. Being Vague

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ngGlPoI1vw I'm a really, really, really good worker. What does this tell you about me (aside from the fact that I'm fantastic with adjectives)? Not a lot actually. It should be common sense but many people don't consider this €“ an employer isn't planning to take your word for it. You need to be very specific. If you can't prove your skills, then you shouldn't bother talking about them. If you think you are a productive worker, don't just say that; mention that time you increased productivity by 20% with a new working strategy...or something that actually sounds legitimate anyway. Statistics never hurt anybody.

4. Bragging About Every Single Achievement

I think I would make an excellent company manager because I won a running race when I was twelve. Oh really mate? That's awesome...now get out of here. I'm not suggesting that your running achievement at twelve wasn't impressive; but maybe this isn't the time to bring it up. Some people compile CVs that detail every little achievement they've had since they learned to count. You really only need that which proves you are a good worker. Like a polar opposite of my last point; don't be too detailed. The mark of a good CV is one which is edited to only include relevant and promising information. Not too much; but not too vague at the same time.