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Top
reasons for CV rejection
E-mail
blunders
With the advent of e-mail, applicants rarely give thought
to covering letters anymore. "Please find my CV
attached" is not a convincing enough reason for
the employer to consider you. The cover letter is your
first sales pitch to a potential employer. A good one
introduces you to the employer and explains why you
are one of the best candidates applying for the job.
Another quite common technical blunder when sending
your CV by e-mail is not attaching your CV especially
if you've ranted on about your IT skills.
Avoid
Avoid a 14 page CV with details of every piece of course
work since you were 12. If it doesn't all fit, cut it
down to the most relevant and impressive items and tailor
it to the specific job in question.
Lack
of research
To know what skills to emphasize on your CV, you'll
have to research the company and the particular position
you are applying for.
Spelling
Errors
Nothing looks worse on a job application than spelling
errors. It shows the employer you didn't take enough
care or time to look over your application. Common errors
include the following - driving license, liase/liason,
confusion, between its/it's, your/you're, their/there.
Ambiguous/Confused
sentences
You must get across 3 simple messages -
1. What you're applying for.
2. Why you're suitable.
3. Why this employer attracts you.
To do this, it isn't necessary to use very long sentences,
just clear ones.
Dead-end
Contact Details
Only give relevant contact information such as your
e-mail, mobile number or home address.
Missing
the deadline
Ensure that you submit your completed application as
soon as you can. Leaving it as near to the closing date
as possible isn't a good idea.
First
impressions at interviews
Arriving late to a job interview, messy hair and wearing
a crumpled suit will not land you the job. First impressions
are vital and are based on your appearance. So dress
conservatively and cleanly cut and wear clothes appropriate
to the culture.
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