Three unnecessary CV mistakes that should be avoided at all costs

Created: 12/21/2021, 13:58

From: Andrea Stettner

Mistakes in your resume can ruin your chances of getting the dream job.

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A good résumé opens many doors to a dream company.

However, applicants should not make certain mistakes.

The curriculum vitae * is the most important document in the application documents.

Those who shine here can secure an invitation to an interview.

Many applicants make unnecessary mistakes that could easily be avoided.

1. Irrelevant information

HR managers are not interested in your primary school years or your parents' job.

Such irrelevant information not only wastes space, but also prevents the really important skills and knowledge from coming into focus.

You should therefore banish irrelevant and outdated information from your CV.

2. Gaps in the resume

Applicants should

 document

their professional career in their résumé 

.

A few weeks vacation after changing jobs is normal.

However, time off 

could raise questions for employers.

It is therefore better to justify gaps of several months with a professional reorientation or further training.

3. Forgot your signature

If the signature is missing under the curriculum vitae, applicants commit a

.

Many employers overlook this, especially in the digital version.

Many a boss could, however, attribute the missing signature to a lack of care - and therefore prematurely sort out the applicant.

But what should you do if you

discovered

the error

?

Tips on how to straighten out this faux pax can be found here *.