CV mistakes

What is one of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make with their CV according to the text?

• Having a bad file name

• Including salary details

• Not doing research on the employer

• Not including keywords

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Why is it important to have an editable CV according to the text?

• Recruiters can make quick edits before sending it to hiring managers

• It looks more professional

• It impresses the employer

• It includes more keywords

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What is advised by recruiters regarding statements on a CV?

• Include current pay and salary requirements

• Use as many buzzwords as possible

• Stick to facts like experience and skills

• Include phrases like 'Best salesman in Europe'

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What is the impact of a ridiculous email address on a CV according to the text?

• It makes the candidate look extremely unprofessional

• It has no impact on the candidate's image

• It helps in negotiating a better offer

• It makes the candidate look extremely professional

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What is the main reason for avoiding including salary details on a CV according to the text?

• It hurts the candidate's ability to negotiate for the desired offer

• It impresses the employer

• It shows transparency

• It speeds up the recruitment process

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What is the recommended approach for using keywords in a CV according to the text?

• Avoid using keywords

• Write the CV to impress humans first

• Use as many buzzwords as possible

• Include keywords multiple times

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Why is it important to have a professional file name for your CV according to the text?

• It shows creativity

• It makes the candidate look reliable

• It speeds up the recruitment process

• It helps in negotiating a better offer

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What is the consequence of not finding out the qualities the potential employer is looking for before writing a CV according to the text?

• It helps in negotiating a better offer

• It is one of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make

• It speeds up the recruitment process

• It has no impact on the candidate's image

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What is the advice given by recruiters regarding non-editable formats for a CV?

• It looks more professional

• It impresses the employer

• It speeds up the recruitment process

• Recruiters might need to make quick edits before sending it to hiring managers

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What is the impact of including statements that cannot be proven on a CV according to the text?

• It is advised to stick to facts like experience and skills

• It impresses the employer

• It shows transparency

• It helps in negotiating a better offer

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