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5 things not to include on your CV

It’s a no from us on any of these.

Last updated: 11 April 2023

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What not to include on a CV

1. Typos and grammar mistakes

2. A photo and personal information

You shouldn't include an image or personal information such as your age, sexual orientation or religion on your CV.

3. Details of ALL your previous employment experience

4. Your salary expectation

Your CV is not the place to tell the employer about your salary expectations.

5. Irrelevant information

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Al Hall Al Hall