Common CV mistakes and how to fix them
Small errors that quietly cost interviews, and the quick fixes.
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Typos and inconsistent formatting
Read your CV aloud and check that dates, fonts and bullet styles match throughout.
Too long, too dense
Cut anything older than 10–15 years down to one line, and remove duties everyone in your role would have.
No contact details or LinkedIn
Put your phone, email, city and LinkedIn link at the top. Recruiters should never have to search.
One CV for every job
Tailor your summary and top achievements to each role. Our Paycheck AI Advisor can do this in minutes.
Let AI do the rewrite
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