7 common mistakes while sending CV - Resume

1. We don't mention Post - Job Position applied for in subject of our Email ( It's as necessary as writing it on Envelope when we are sending a hard copy).

2. We don't use cover-letter as message.

At least a paragraph should be there in message.

Example : (You can copy the message. Please change details in red colour)

Dear Sir / Madam,

I, Ms. Puja Rasiklal Shah, MBA ( 67% at first attempt, from VNSGU) having work experience of 2 years as Assistant Manager, would like to apply for the suitable position at your firm/company.

My detailed resume/ Curriculum Vitae is attached herewith for your kind consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Shah Puja R.

3. We use wrong Email address.

While submitting the application make sure, you give the right email address. Try to use professional looking email address.

Examples:

sweetpuja@yahoo.com (No, its doesn’t look good for applying to a job )

puja1234@yahoo.com (It’s ok, but try to avoid using such id’s too)

shahpuja.mba@yahoo.com (It looks perfect )

4. We don't mention Date of birth and Sex.

5. We forget to attach CV - Resume. (human error)

6. We give wrong names to our CV - Resume.

Examples : cv.doc, cv12.doc, resume.doc

pujashah_2009.doc (It's OK)

cv_pujashah_mba2009.doc (It looks perfect)

7. We send email to many employers together.

If you want to save time, send them as BCC recipient. Though, I'd suggest you to send only one at a time.