#newcv spelling mistakes. The most common error this week? Martial instead of Marital. Marriage can be like a war – but don’t publicise it!

Always use MS Word for your CV. We’re seeing lots of CVs in MS Works format at the moment and most agencies & job boards can’t open them!

National Insurance numbers on CVs is a big ” no no”. We’re seeing it a lot at right now & it’s a sure fire way to get your identity stolen!

Consider how old you are when writing your CV. If you’re over 25 does it matter that you won a book token at school?

Number 1 complaint from recruiters about CVs? Missing, or only partial, contact details. Mobile & email are the minimum requirement.

Spelling mistake of the day! “My currant roll as a sales manger…” this is a CV that is not going to impress a recruiter.

Review your Facebook home page as though you’re an employer and ask yourself “Would I employ that person?” – remember they can Google you!

Functional CVs are a way of masking poor career history or age & recruiters & employers know it. Let us review your CV for free