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COMMON CV ERRORS: We give some of the most common CV errors and how you can avoid them.

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With the cutthroat competition today, your resume is the one chance you get to make a good impression. So you must make sure it is flawless. A couple of minor mistakes may cost you your most wanted job.

Find out some of the most common errors in resumes and how you can avoid them.

1. Spelling errors, typos and grammatical errors

Such errors are a big turn off to a prospective employer. He is likely to believe that if you can make mistakes in crucial document like your resume you will probably make more mistakes while you're on the job.

What To Do

If you are not confident of a spelling, look it up in the dictionary. Once you are done writing your resume use the Spell Check tool, but remember it is not a fool proof method. It may not catch every error.

Then again just because everything is spelt correctly it doesn't mean everything is used correctly. Always try to use simple language and if you are not sure of something look it up or verify it from an expert.

The only way to avoid technical and careless errors like mistyping a word or missing a letter or a number is to proof read. After you have checked your resume, ask a family member or friend to proof read it for you.

Remember, nearly every job requires that applicant has good verbal and written communication skills.

Try getting help from a professional resume if you are unable to do it on your own.