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7 CV mistakes to avoid in your next job application
Here’s what not to do.
Last updated: 12 November 2025
What you’ll learn:
Mistakes to avoid when writing a CV
1. Lying about your skills and experience
2. Not focusing on your achievements
3. Spelling and grammar mistakes
Reding your CV out loud can help you weed out any spelling and grammar mistakes.
4. Sending the same CV to every employer
5. Writing a boring personal statement
If your CV makes the hiring manager do this, you're in trouble.
6. Forgetting the robots
7. Poor formatting
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