Silly Mistakes that you can avoid

I was helping someone with their CV yesterday, and I could not help but wonder if they really deserve to be employed!
There are silly mistakes that a jobseeker should always avoid.
otherwise your CV will end up in the trash bin.

1. Spell your name right
2. Provide contact information that are current
3. Have an objective that shows that you will add value to the organization-(as opposed to make you a better person)
4. Avoid silly spelling mistakes (go through your CV ten times if you have to, also get someone else to look at it)
5. Do not overload the CV with minute-by-minute details about your previous experiences (remember: the recruiter will only spend about 20 seconds on your CV)
6. Do not undersell yourself (if you did it, and it will boost your chances of being called in for an interview, then include it in the CV)
7. References are good but I can assure you not one recruiter will call your reference before they have called you in for an interview---so unless they demand the references, skip them until the interview date.
8. CV format or outline makes a difference; find a format that is easy to read and presentable to the eye.

You CV is your career history; if you can not take the time to correct these mistakes, then you will have a really hard time convincing a recruiter to hire you.

These mistakes indicate a level of irresponsibility and they stick out like a black man in Japan. They distract the recruiter from listening to you, from paying attention to your strong points etc.

Need help or another set of eyes?
Do not hesitate to contact me.

Hoseah Njuguna
0734-609-741
empowerkenya@gmail.com