8 CV mistakes that could ruin your career

In the digital age, while a lot has changed about the job search process, the one thing that hasn't changed is the need for a strong CV.
With a major part of the job search process taking place online today, you'll realize that a lot of the advice you may have received 10 years back may not be relevant now.
In today's competitive job market, you should be spending more time revising your CV rather than updating your Facebook profile picture.
Here are eight mistakes that might be ruining your CV and your chances of getting that job.
  • Spelling errors:- You should avoid spelling mistake as that shows you that you are incomplete with language.
  • Ugly presentation:- Your presentation should be neat and clean for that you should follow of sequence like first personal detail, objectives and educational qualification ect.
  • Generic content:- You're probably applying for several jobs, which is smart. Just don't submit identical CVs to every employer unless the job description is identical. If your CV is so generic to be applicable for a dozen different postings, then you are not grabbing anyone's attention.
  • Lies:- Don't give yourself a fancier job title. Don't claim you managed a team of 200 when it was really a team of three. Don't list companies you never worked for. Don't take credit for projects you never worked on. Employers aren't dumb; they can spot lies.
  • No cover letter:- Technically, the cover letter is not part of the CV, but the two are inextricably connected. Almost a quarter (20 per cent) of employers in India won't even consider an application that doesn't have a cover letter attached to it. Your cover letter is one way you can let your personality show and address any points of confusion on your CV. It lists your previous job titles, employers, and education background, but it does not give any insight into your personality.
  • Outdated information:- Yes, updating your CV is boring and sometimes hard, especially if you only update it when you're looking for a job. Don't assume the CV you wrote two years ago -- or even two months ago -- will work. Technology, industry terminology, and your skills have all changed and need to be reflected accurately.
  • Too many pages:- There is no firm rule on how long a CV should be, but a good rule of thumb is that one page is best; two is acceptable in some cases. Beyond that, your work history and experience level should be really impressive if you're asking someone to scroll through more than two pages. Give only the most pertinent information and leave out stuff that does not relate to the job.
  • Meaningless words:- You probably consider yourself one of the following: Motivated, a hard worker, detail-oriented, a team player, intelligent and experienced. Great -- but what do those words mean? Almost every other applicant describes himself or herself that way. Don't waste the precious space on your CV with these words that don't tell the hiring manager anything. Instead, include examples of accomplishment or projects that demonstrate these qualities.

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