Everyone knows that in most cases, less is more. Job applicants do a disservice when sending CVs with too much information. Employers do not have the time or patience to go through irrelevant information, extended and false. Just stick to basic and you're good to go.
Here are 10 things that go on your CV and why:
1. Image
Unless a specific job posting asks for your picture (and very few jobs will) not be included just for fun, because your question is irrelevant to your potential as an employee.
2. Interest and hobbies
Unless your interests and hobbies have anything to do with the job you are applying, there is no reason to include them. Generally applicable to make any connections between your hobbies and jobs in the letter of intent. Better yet, save them for the interview when you asked what you enjoy doing outside work.
3. Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
Most employers assume that if you're OK with sending a resume filled with mistakes and errors, you will have the same lack of interest in your work as an employee at their company. While posing the spell check more errors, you can lose something important - you have worked the night shift later? Or you forgot to include the "f" between "i" and "t"? - Thus more eyes looking over your resume before sending it to employers.
4. Personal Attributes
Similar to sending a picture with your resume, height, weight, age, race or religion are irrelevant to an employer. Although it is illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants because of any of these factors, some will do so regardless. Keep everything on your resume relevant to the workplace, and you'll be fine.
5. Minute details
Hiring managers do not need to know the details of each task you have ever done in every job you've ever had. It's just too much information, and usually half the information is not relevant. Employers want to be able to see at first glance that you're a great candidate, so choose those details that are most relevant to the job you are applying and omits the rest.
6. Misleading information
Simply put, nobody wants to hire a liar. Do not say you have a master's degree, if you just won your license, say you're not currently employed by a company, if you have been recently fired, history does not list wages 20 percent higher than it was. Everything you say an employer can be verified, so play it safe and to be honest.
7. Crazy colors and fonts
Nobody wants to look at a resume on fluorescent paper, crazy fonts and symbols covered. Use a font that is clear to read in black. Anything else will make your resume difficult to read, and chances are high that it will be read at all.
8. Information that is too personal
Links to personal web sites, your site for sharing photos, or strange e-mail addresses can also be stopped. Employers are less likely to respond tolikes2party@email.com than DMiller@email.com.
9. Negativity
Never put anything negative on your resume. Do not include reasons for leaving. If you left the position because of downsizing or have been fired, for example, it brings only if asked. Do not write anything bad about a previous employer. Do not explain gaps in your CV by demonstrating that you have been in prison for 10 years. Keep any CV positive all the time.
10. A goal that is too simple
Employers are trying to determine if you are a good fit for their organizations, so that everything on your resume should point to your experience. Employers would rather see a summary of qualifications, which displays your accomplishments and background than a generic objective statement that "To obtain a full time position at a financial institution."
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