One survey of employers found the following mistakes were most common
• Spelling and grammar 56% of employers found this
• Not tailored to the job 21%
• Length not right & poor work history 16%
• Poor format and no use of bullets 11%
• No accomplishments 9%
• Contact & email problems 8%
• Objective/profile was too vague 5%
• Lying 2%
• Having a photo 1%
Choose a sensible email address!
One survey found that 76% of CVs with unprofessional email addresses are ignored. Here are some (modified) graduate email addresses that you should NOT emulate!
o death_metal_kitty@hotmilk.com
o demented_bovine@gnumail.com
o so_kiss_me@hotmilk.com
o platypus_mcdandruff@gnumail.com
o busty-beth@gnumail.com
o flockynockyhillipilification@gnumail.com
o virgin_on_the_ridiculous@hotmilk.com
o yourmywifenowgraham@gnumail.com
o original_madcow_jane@gnumail.com
o circle-of-despair@gnumail.com
o rage_against_the_trolley_fish@mail.com
o sexylikewoaaaah@hotmilk.com
• Others 3% (listing all memberships, listing personal hobbies, using abbreviations)