CV red flags to avoid

A RECRUITER will spend an average of six to eight seconds scanning through a CV before deciding whether the candidate is a good match or not.

- ANDREW FENNELL

(I Freepik)

They’ve perfected the technique and know exactly what they’re looking for.

Topping their list of priorities will be specific keywords and an easy-to-read format. Then they'll be looking out for basic mistakes and other major red flags. While these are bad at any stage of your career, having errors on your CV when you're a more experienced professional can be exceptionally damaging.

Here's how to tackle common red flags that recruiters particularly look out for:

At this stage in your career, you should have a simple and professional email address — and if not, these are quick to set up.