Recruiters receive loads of resumes or CVs when they are hiring, but most applications end up in trash, apparently because of silly mistakes or lack of significant information. Take a look at the ten most funny mistakes.

1. Spelling Mistakes

Madman for Madam, shorty for shortly, Spinach for Spanish.

2. Typos

Steak-holders instead of stakeholders, typing wrong year.

3. Lack of Specifics

Sentences such as worked in hotels, managed projects give incomplete information.

4. Leaving Important Information

Not providing name, contact details or other necessary information.

5. Visually Cluttered

No spacing in text, no paragraphs or using numerous pictures.

6. Incorrect Contact Details

Not specifying full name, area code or giving wrong email address.

7. Layout

Overuse of bold or capital letters, taking printouts in bright colored papers.

8. Lies

Obvious lies about previous salary or job role.

9. Irrelevant Info

Information such as personal likes or dislikes.

10. Mentioning the reason for leaving previous job

Saying things like you are not smart enough for the job or responsibility makes you nervous.

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