How to avoid mistakes

Many people seem to think that CV writing is easier than it actually is.

Yes, anyone can write a basic CV, and many can write an average CV. Some people, along with some CV companies can write good CVs. However, if you want a top-quality, high-impact CV, then this is much harder than most people think. It can be compared to putting together an intricate jigsaw puzzle. And like most puzzles, if you get just one of the pieces wrong then the rest simply do not fit either. If you are one of the many who struggle with this, then assistance is at hand and cv editing services can help you create a far more powerful CV. But if you think that you can do it yourself, just read my tips below.  With a CV you need to be meticulous, making sure that each piece works perfectly by itself, and also works in perfect harmony with the rest.

Unsurprisingly, this is far easier said than done, which is why lots of people go to top quality professional CV writers to do the job properly. 

So what kind of things do people do wrong?

The list here is almost endless. The information below should give you at least a basic idea of some of the many pitfalls:

- Getting the balance wrong

Creating a CV which is one-dimensional, repetitive and in some cases quite monotonous. A good CV should be well balanced.

- Getting the length wrong

Writing a CV which is too long and not enticing enough to read.

- Getting the presentation wrong

Messing with the format, font and spacing so the document looks untidy or is illegible. Good CVs are highly presentable and enticing to read. If you don't take care when it comes to putting the pieces together, one of the first things to get damaged is the way your CV looks and reads. For example, some people make the mistake of using miniscule fonts to keep the CV short. This is the wrong approach. They should use a good size font, and instead write more concisely.

- Making the CV too impersonal

The best CVs tell the employer a bit about yourself, and how you can fit into their organisation. Some people completely ignore this fact.

- Getting the structure wrong

Overcomplicating the structure of the CV so that it becomes confusing. At the other end of the scale, some people make the structure too basic. You need to get the balance right and let the employer know the things he/she wants to hear in a clear, concise yet high-impact manner.

- Forgetting the fundamentals

Some people get so bogged down in the detail that they forget their CV is effectively a sales document, and for one reason or another (usually unconsciously) they do things to dilute or confuse their sales message. You should remember that good jobs are very competitive, and you need a strong, powerful and clear sales message.

And there are few more mistakes:

- Not checking the spelling and grammar:

- Having poor formatting or even minor formatting which is not aligned properly;

- Having incorrect or inconsistent dates;

- Having incorrect or inconsistent capitalisation;

- Underestimating the importance of good presentation;

- Not considering the employer and writing with him/her in mind;

- Not weighing up what is best to include;

- Copying CV examples rather than being original;

- Writing a CV which goes onto three pages or even longer;

- Underestimating the importance of your CV;

- Not getting your CV checked out before you send it off to employers.