Of the hundreds of resumés I reviewed last year, some stood out for the oddest reasons.
There was one that used Comic Sans as the font throughout, thereby reflecting the work of a primary schooler. There was another that didn't include the applicant's contact details at all – a mysterious phantom candidate. And then there was my personal favourite, if only for daring purposes, who creatively presented her CV on PowerPoint rather than Word. (She got the job.)
What makes those examples so confronting is that the resumé and cover letter are supposed to be the first attempt at a first impression.
And yet if you were to look beyond those standouts, you'd see for yourself how many more are even littered with typos and spelling mistakes, cliches and gaps, hyperboles and lies.
READ MORE:
* Nine things you should always include on your CV
* How to craft the perfect resume for your new job
from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100806631/8-tactics-jobseekers-use-in-successful-CVs-and-cover-letters
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