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Common mistakes we make while sending Resumes
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Why this article ?
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We often send our resumes / CV to Employers and rarely get
response.
It is frustrating.
We, as a Service Provider and Councilor, experience the
problems from both sides. Employers and Candidates.
Here, let’s discuss the mistakes we make while sending our
resume / CV.
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So what are these mistakes ?
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We don't mention Post - Job Position applied for in subject of
our Email.
We don't use cover-letter as message.
We use wrong Email address.
We don't mention Date of birth and Sex.
We forget to attach CV - Resume.
We give wrong names to our CV - Resume.
We send email to many employers together.
We send outdated matters.
We do some over-enthusiastic tricks (mostly in ignorance).
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Mistake: We don't mention Post.
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We don't mention Post - Job Position applied for in subject of
our Email.
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In 90% case, there is only ‘resume’ typed in email subject.
So…
– Please mention the post. It is MUST. You can add more details
also. See Example.
“Application for the post: Customer Care Executive from
Ms. Puja Shah (MBA, 3 Years exp.)”
It’s also MUST to mention on envelope when you are sending
Hard Copy.
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Mistake: We don't use cover-letter as message.
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At least a paragraph should be there in message. See
example:Dear Sir / Madam,
I, Ms. Puja Rasiklal Shah, MBA ( 67% at first attempt, from VNSGU) having work
experience of 2 years as Assistant Manager, would like to apply for the suitable position
at your firm/company.
My detailed resume/ Curriculum Vitae is attached herewith for your kind consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Shah Puja R.
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In fact, it’s better to place a cover-letter. Copy the sample
Cover-letter from here.
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Mistake: We use wrong Email address.
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Examples:-
[email protected] (Not, its doesn’t look good for applying for college
of jobs )
[email protected] (It’s ok, but I would try to avoid using such id’s too)
[email protected] (It looks perfect )
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You can make new account. Don’t worry about having more accounts.
You can always forward your messages from other accounts to your
favorite account.
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Mistake: We give wrong names to our CV - Resume.
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Examples:-
cv.doc, cv12.doc, resume.doc, puja.doc (These are not OK)
pujashah_2009.doc (It's OK)
cv_pujashah_mba2009.doc (It looks perfect)
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Mistake: We do some over-enthusiastic tricks
(mostly in ignorance).
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Examples:–
Auto responders.
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Avoid them. JUST AVOID THEM.
Auto-invitation.
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Facebook or Boxbe or what not.
BY DOING THIS, YOU ARE CLOSING THE DOORS YOURSELF FOR
NEXT COMMUNICATION.
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Hobbies.
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Atleast don’t mention such hobbies as ‘Chating with friends,
internet surfing’. ( Yes. It’s true. We have many such CVs).
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Mistake: We send outdated matter (mostly in
ignorance).
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Though it’s seen rare, you should give a look everytime
you send your CV for such matters.
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Bouncing Email address.
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None-responding or changed Phone / Mobile numbers.
Confusing Permanent Address.
Confusing work status.
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Did you laugh ? We can show you many proofs.
Show clearly your latest working status.
Tips :
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Revise your Resume / CV regularly.
“Objective” is outdated. You can remove it.
Put your LIVE Projects as reference.
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Other mistakes we make…
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We don't mention Date of birth and Sex.
We forget to attach CV - Resume.
We send email to many employers together.
– If you want to save time, send them as BCC recipient.
Though, I'd suggest you to send only one at a time.
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Summary
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Though it’s not guaranteed to get job by sending an email,
by doing it in right way, we can increase the chances for
ourselves.
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feel free to contact us through website.
You can send your resume directly from
Jobs@MyCityBaroda
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Links
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Interview Preparation
Samples of Cover-letters
Difference between CV, Biodata and Resume
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