Bad Spelling: If you’ve seen my CV tips, you’ll already know I’m not a fan of spelling mistakes, and I can guarantee that potential employers aren’t either. Spelling mistakes are vastly obvious and are so easily avoided! Use a dictionary, use the spell checker on your computer and ask someone to check it. Don’t let something this easy be the reason not to get your dream job.

Lying: You might think that by showering your CV with A grades and made up skills will make you stand out from the crowd, but it is not worth the consequences. The main thing to realise is that you will always be found out, one way or another. Employers can check anything you write on your CV and even if you do secure that job, don’t expect to stay in it for long! If you have to lie, perhaps it’s worth asking yourself why, and doing something about it. If you feel let down by your grades, why not take a course? Remember there are always options without the need to be dishonest.

False References: Don’t pad out your CV with fake jobs with your friends acting as the management team. This is again something employers will check out, as referees can play a big role in the employment process. Companies asking for references will most likely expect a reply on headed paper or with a company stamp, so don’t make up your referees!

Review your contact details: What email address have you given as a contact? It may seem like a small thing but if you submit your CV, and ask to be contacted at lazyboy15@hotmail.com it doesn’t exactly give the right impression, does it?! If you don’t have an address without some embarrassing revelation about your personal life, then it will take you five minutes to create a new, free account with one of the web based clients.

Check out tomorrow's blog for the conclusion to my list of things to avoid on your CV.