Too much irrelevant information
Too long (should never be more than 2 pages).
Too difficult to find what I want.
Everything crammed together (should be well spaced and easy to read)
I shouldn't have to look past the first page to find out if you meet the requirements for a job i.e. Hours and qualifications. Endorsements work history and personal information can go on the second page.
I don't care if you won 3rd place in your year 8 swimming championships or are interested in cricket or line dancing. If I wanted to know that (which I don't), I would ask you in the interview.
All a CV should do is get me excited enough to want to meet you in person. If you include your life history, then what is the point of interviewing you?
Last edited by ProProp; 5th Jul 2012 at 13:21.