Top CV mistakes we see

The most common issues are not typos: they are missing outcomes, wall-of-text blocks, and roles that all sound the same. A CV that only lists tasks (‘responsible for…’) hides your impact; a CV with ten bullet lines per job hides the two things that actually matter. Dense formatting and tiny fonts also backfire, especially when HR shares PDFs on phones.

Another frequent problem is a mismatch with the ad: the same generic CV for every application forces the reader to guess the fit. A tight profile line, a skills block aligned to the role, and the most relevant achievements near the top all help. Fix clarity first, then wordsmithing.