The Six Biggest Mistakes On Your CV

Ideally a CV should be between two and three pages long.

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Applying for a new job requires a CV custom built to impress hiring managers and show off your skills.

Recruiters scan CVs for about seven seconds, according to James Reed, chairman of the recruitment service provider The Reed Group. Brief glances could decide who gets cut from the applicant list, and spelling mistakes are the easiest way to start trimming.