10 Mistakes To Avoid While Preparing Your CV
Curriculum Vitae (CV) is your personal brochure. It gives you an opportunity to feature all the aspects that make you the perfect choice for a university. Although its role may not be as significant as when applying for a job (due to a number of other variables), it still is a very important document in your application. In this video, we list some of the common mistakes made by the candidates in preparing their CV. We hope you take the hints and avoid making the same mistakes while preparing yours.
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Irrelevant Information
2. Don’t include details such as your religion, political preferences, height
2
Masking Important Information
2. Think about the design of your CV and ways you can bring important details in CV
3
Being Too Vague
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Lying Or Manipulation
2. Honesty and authenticity are the hallmarks of a good CV
5
Improper Modification
2. Your CV should be as short as possible, typically not exceeding two pages
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Unprofessional Photograph
2. Use a recent professional photograph taken in a studio
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Excessively Flashy
2. Use simple font and basic formatting, and do not use any color other than black
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A Hazy Introduction
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Including References
10
Incorrect Contact Information
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
- Helen Keller
10 Mistakes To Avoid While Preparing Your CV
Curriculum Vitae (CV) is your personal brochure. It gives you an opportunity to feature all the aspects that make you the perfect choice for a university. Although its role may not be as significant as when applying for a job (due to a number of other variables), it still is a very important document in your application. In this video, we list some of the common mistakes made by the candidates in preparing their CV. We hope you take the hints and avoid making the same mistakes while preparing yours.
1
Irrelevant Information
2. Don’t include details such as your religion, political preferences, height
2
Masking Important Information
2. Think about the design of your CV and ways you can bring important details in CV
3
Being Too Vague
4
Lying Or Manipulation
2. Honesty and authenticity are the hallmarks of a good CV
5
Improper Modification
2. Your CV should be as short as possible, typically not exceeding two pages
6
Unprofessional Photograph
2. Use a recent professional photograph taken in a studio
7
Excessively Flashy
2. Use simple font and basic formatting, and do not use any color other than black
8
A Hazy Introduction
9
Including References
10
A Hazy Introduction
