It’s not all about having a fabulously designed CV if the information you have on there is badly written, out of date or completely irrelevant to the job you’re applying for. Check out our top tips below.
Spelling and grammer errors are perhaps the worst errors you can make on a CV, they show a potential employer you lack attention to details and are lazy at proofreading your work. Don’t forget to use the spellchecker on your computer, then have someone who is good with spelling and grammer to check it over for you. Remember a computer can only check if a word is spelled correctly and doesn’t know the difference between there, their and they’re.
Ezyvee is designed to link up all your social media so an employer can get a better idea of who you are and not just what you write on your CV. Social media history goes back years and if you’ve got anything inappropriate on there it could lose you an interview.
For example, if your facebook page is filled with images of you drunk at the weekend with friends then you have three options:
If your friends and family have inappropriate images on their pages then you may need to adjust your security preferences again to ensure these contacts are hidden from anyone looking at your profile.
A CV is not the time to write an essay on a particular job or task you completed. Try to include all relevant points, but the key is to get the reader interested so they come back to you to find out more.
You want to highlight your skills and achievements but don’t blatently lie about a skill or take credit for work you didn’t do. It will backfire at some point in the future and you could even lose your job if your employers finds out you weren’t honest in your CV or interview.
Check your CV regularly and make sure to remove any outdated information and also add any new information, think about additional duties you may have taken on at work or a course you went on.
Number one rule for an interview is to make yourself presentable, first impressions are exceptionally important in this instance. Unfortunately, most employers will judge you based on how you look and how much effort they think you have put in to your outfit.
An interview should be a two-way process, the interviewer is assessing your capabilities but at the same time you want to find out if the job is going to be right for you and if you like the people and the company. If any aspect of the job specification was unclear, then don’t be afraid to ask. However, never ask about salary if it’s not stated on the job specification; it’s always best to discuss and negotiate the salary later should you be offered the position.
Always make sure you look on the company’s website before you go for an interview, make sure you understand exactly what they do and what your role will be. If you can ask a couple of questions to show you’ve researched the company beforehand, this will go a long way in impressing an interviewer so try to think of something before you go in.
