Oops! Ridiculous CV Errors to Avoid #Awkward

Oops! Ridiculous CV Errors to Avoid #Awkward Okay, so putting together your CV is a hard task, we know this much. Regardless how long youve been in the workforce,  running through all your experience with a fine tooth comb to pick out the best bits, then condensing everything  down into a 1-2 page document is no mean feat. If youre sat there trying to make yours  read really well and need some kind of break, youve come to the right place. While Im a firm believer in being a nice person and not laughing at peoples mistakes, Im also a huge fan of harmless fun. CareerJourney.co.uk has put together an infographic (below) detailing some of the funniest Cv and resume mistakes. Dont worry, theres no naming and shaming here so you can digest completely guilt-free. Spelling mistakes typos Its amazing how much difference 1 or 2 letters can make in a word! Its always advised to have someone else proofread your CV before you send it off toa potential employer and for good reason. Im a little sceptical about whether someone actually put these into their resume, but either way, itll help you crack a smile! Speak English and Spinach Dear Sir or Madman Hope to hear from you shorty I held sex positions as a manager Managing steak-holders Graduated in 1882 Could you actually be any less  specific? Worked with employees Worked in hotels Managed projects Sorry, who are you? No name No contact details No personal profile Incorrect area code Only a first name Wrong email address (shortybabyluvsyou@gmail.com) Clutter noise! Too much text without spacing No paragraphing or bullet points Pictures everywhere (your dog is cute, but no) EVERYTHING IN CAPITAL LETTERS Colourful CV why are the titles in pink? You like the colour, oh right Lies, lies, lies and completely irrelevant information! I for 15 years as a bank manager when you just turned 30 I earned 100k at McDonalds werent you there part time? Managed over 100 people when your company has 50 employees I hate spiders yeah me too actually, fair play Hair colour black congratulations! Youve got the role, black hair is exactly what were after in our new director! Can drink 100 beers without getting too drunk okay no one would put this in their CV, Im calling it! TMI TMI TMI: I left my last job because: Responsibility makes me nervous I am not smart enough to do the job My affair with the boss broke down Right, now get back to writing your CV! And DONT be guilty of the above ?? Created by Careerjourney CV Infographic