7 CV Mistakes Killing Your Interview Chances—and How to Fix Them

If you keep applying and hear nothing back, your CV may be filtered out before a human ever sees it. Avoid these 7 common errors: 1. One generic CV for every role 2. Listing duties instead of achievements 3. Missing keywords from the job description 4. Weak headline or summary at the top 5. Long paragraphs instead of clear bullet points 6. No quantifiable results or numbers 7. Poor formatting that trips up applicant tracking systems Use this bullet template to stand out: action verb + what you did + result + numbers. For example, turn “Handled customer complaints” into “Resolved 30+ complaints weekly and boosted repeat purchases by 12%.” Before you apply today, tailor your CV to the role, tighten your bullets, and cut out any fluff. Want a faster, tailored draft? Share your job title and years of experience, and get tips on what to emphasize.

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