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If you’re still jobless or underemployed, you’re probably making these 5 mistakes. Check yourself and make corrections, so that you can land your dream job quicker than you thought possible.

Mistake #1: Focus on only one method.
Some jobseekers focus on posting their CVs on online job boards only, other only respond to newspaper adverts, while others stick only with networking. An effective job search is one that combines several methods.

Mistake #2: Send the same CV to every job opening
This is actually laughable. CVs must address the needs and wants of employers, it must address the requirements of the position in question, and failure to do so is a costly mistake. One-size-fits-it-all CVs are not cutting it anymore.

Mistake #3: Apply for jobs 3 days or more later
Because of the ease of applying for jobs via email, thousands of jobseekers respond to a single job position. What that means is that if you don’t respond the first or second day, then forget about landing the job because your CV will be lost in the forest of CVs. And employers simply cannot spend 100 days reviewing CVs. So, it is a mistake to waste your time and efforts applying for a job advertised last week.

Mistake #4: Send your CV in your email box instead of MS Word
Many jobseekers make this mistake. Instead of sending their CVs in the standard MS Word or the format stipulated by recruiters, they copy and paste it in their email compose box. Employers always specify that CVs be sent in Ms Word. Ensure you always follow their instructions.

Mistake #5: Fail to follow up
Who says you should not follow up? 99% of jobseekers I know don’t follow up. They believe that if employers had seen their CVs and fell in love with them, they would have been called for interview. Big mistake! Gently follow up if you’re using networking method or responding to advert in the newspaper, TV or radio. Also follow up if you’re using a career agency.

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Before I come out with the “verdict” on the appropriate font size for CVs, I’m a little bit curious. What’s your personal opinion on the right font and font size that is best for a CV?

Obviously you want to keep it to something that is legible and easy to read … so let’s get talking. Hit the comment box and psot your reply.

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No doubt, the issue of how long a CV should be is a burning issue as far as CV writing is concerned.

Some experts say it should be just a page, because the most effective and successful ads are short and precise. Others say hell no, CVs should be more than just a page or two, especially for jobseekers with many years of experience behind them.

What do you think?

Hit the comment box and leave your comments as we solve this problem together.

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Edwin Akpan

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