What Should I Leave Out of My CV?
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Following on from why CVs are rejected and common CV writing mistakes, please find below some of the most unnecessary inclusions on a CV:
- Photos - the most common problem! In the UK, the only people who should include a photo on their CV are models and actors / actresses. Please note: some other countries do require photos. Contact us if you are unsure as to whether you should use a photo.
- References - these are requested on an application form / later stage of an application.
- Extensive academic information - we often see clients who include every GCSE and grade but have 10 years employment experience. Unless your qualifications are recent, a brief overview is fine.
- Reasons for leaving a job - this sort of information is not needed on a CV and can potentially be looked upon negatively.
- Salary information - again, not needed.
- Unnecessary personal information - date of birth and nationality is fine but areas such as weight, religion and health is not needed.
- Industry-specific terminology / jargon - we covered this in CV writing mistakes but thought it deserves another mention!
Related Pages:
- How do you write a CV?
- What makes a good CV?
- Functional / Chronological CVs
- How do I explain gaps in employment in my CV?
- Improve a CV with power verbs
- Why was my CV rejected?
- Common CV writing mistakes
- Writing a personal profile for a CV
- Writing a student / graduate CV
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