In the current situation, it is very necessary for people to know the mistakes than can cost them an interview call
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Writing a CV is not a difficult task. 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.
