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Things That Put Employers Off With Your CV

 Your experience and the job do not relate

Are you an entry level job seeker applying for a managerial job? Be realistic in your applications. Avoid making thousands of applications for the jobs that you know you do not have the qualifications for. Employers find this habit annoying.

Be careful not to do this very often as with time, you will develop a bad reputation or branded a joker in the job market.

Poor Formatting
Is the font in your CV all over the place? Do you have a mix of Calibri, Aerial and Times New Roman for creativity? It is time to introduce your CV to consistency. Choose just one format and stick to it. Do not add color or calligraphy to your document.

 Inappropriate Email addresses
You know that email address you created when you were young and without a care in the world? Employers do not like them, especially in a case where you are applying for senior management positions. The likes of babyjoy@something.com, sugarspice@whatever.com, etc are not welcome.

If you are still using these email addresses it is time to grow up, trash them and create new professional email addresses that will depict you as being professional and mature


Head Shots/pictures
Has someone told you that the current CV trend is attaching your photo on the CV? This is not advisable unless the company you are applying for has specifically asked you to attach a photo.

Photos put employers in difficult positions as they put themselves up for questions about discrimination in all forms.
Stick to these simple tips and maybe your CV will receive more attention and consideration the next time you apply for a job.

Good luck in your next application.

Sera is a Communication Officer at Career Point Kenya. If you have any career related queries, contact sera@careerpointkenya.co.ke

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