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Top 7 CV mistakes
1. Poor formatting
CVs that aren't clear and easy to read are a huge turn-
off for employers. National Citizen Service (NCS)
research shows that recruiters spend an average of just
8.8 seconds reviewing each CV that they receive -
which leaves you precious little time to make a good
first impression.
It's therefore important to keep your CV concise so
that it can be absorbed quickly. Helen Tucker, HR
director at Procter and Gamble (P&G) Northern
Europe, recommends that the template you choose to
follow when composing your CV should be striking
yet uncluttered. 'Avoid confusing layouts, and beware
of using too many fonts or font sizes,' she advises.
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