4 Things That Turn Employers Off In A CV

By Sera Kazungu

Have you sent multiple CVs to employers but have never heard back? It is the most frustrating thing sending an application for a job that you feel overqualified for and yet receive no response. Well, it could be your fault.

Most times, the contents of your CV are what will convince the employer to either consider your CV or bin without a second thought.

“The key to a presentable CV is consistency in terms of formatting and fonts. Organization is key to an attractive CV,”says Melody Mwendwa, a career advisor and professional CV writer at corporate staffing services.
Things that put the employer off with your CV

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 that you created when you were young and without a care in the world? Employer do not like them, especially in a case wher you are applying for senior management positions. The likes of babyjoy@something. com, sugarspice@whatever.com etc.

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.

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