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Common mistakes we make while sending Resumes

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Why this article ?

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.

So what are these mistakes ?

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 We send outdated matters.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).

Mistake: We don't mention Post.

We don't mention Post - Job Position applied for in subject of our Email.

– 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.

Mistake: We don't use cover-letter as message.

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.

In fact, it’s better to place a cover-letter. Copy the sample Cover-letter from here.

Mistake: We use wrong Email address.

Examples:-

sweetpuja@yahoo.com (Not, its doesn’t look good for applying for college of jobs )

puja1234@yahoo.com (It’s ok, but I would try to avoid using such id’s too)

shahpuja.mba@yahoo.com (It looks perfect )

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.

Mistake: We give wrong names to our CV - Resume.

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)

Examples:-

Mistake: We do some over-enthusiastic tricks (mostly in ignorance).

Examples:-– Auto responders.

Avoid them. JUST AVOID THEM.

– Auto-invitation. Facebook or Boxbe or what not.

BY DOING THIS, YOU ARE CLOSING THE DOORS YOURSELF FOR NEXT COMMUNICATION.

– Hobbies. Atleast don’t mention such hobbies as ‘Chating with friends, internet surfing’. ( Yes. It’s true. We have many such CVs).

Mistake: We send outdated matter (mostly in ignorance).

Though it’s seen rare, you should give a look everytime you send your CV for such matters.– Bouncing Email address.

Did you laugh ? We can show you many proofs. – None-responding or changed Phone / Mobile numbers.– Confusing Permanent Address.– Confusing work status.

Show clearly your latest working status.

Tips :– Revise your Resume / CV regularly.– “Objective” is outdated. You can remove it.– Put your LIVE Projects as reference.

Other mistakes we make…

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.

Summary

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. MyCitySurat.com helps job-seekers in many ways. Please feel free to contact us through website. You can send your resume directly from MyCityJobs. To receive career related mails and Job-alerts please get yourself registered at MyCitySurat.com

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