3 CV Red Flags That Are Costing You Interviews

You applied to 20 jobs but got only one interview. The problem may lie on the first page of your CV. HR managers in Nigeria spend less than 8 seconds scanning a CV. Here are three mistakes that lead to instant rejection: 1. Generic CV with no job alignment: Tailor your skills and job title to each advert. 2. Employment gaps and job hopping: Use months, explain gaps with a brief note, and group short stints. 3. Unprofessional contact info and poor formatting: Keep it to 1–2 pages, use clear headings, bullet points, and spell check. Avoid these errors to move ahead of 70% of applicants. For more tips and a free ATS-friendly template, check a recent career advice article.

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