Other Common CV Mistakes Mentioned by Careers Adviser


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Failure to highlight the candidate’s strengths


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And while almost 60% of careers advisers suggest people spend an hour a week working on their cVs, only 30% of job seekers actually do.


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To help combat the problem, the National Careers Service has launched a new dedicated hour of cV support on Twitter and Facebook - dubbed #cvoclock - from 1 to 2pm every Monday, the most common time of the week for people to work on their cVs, according to the research.


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Of people surveyed were not aware of having made any mistakes on their cVs


Contact the National Service on: Call 0800 100 900 seven days a


week from 8am to 10pm or visit https://nationalcareersservice. direct.gov.uk


The National Careers Service has also launched a new application (app)


To take part in #cvoclock, simply post your question on Twitter on Monday between 1pm and 2pm using the hashtag #cvoclock, or follow the National Careers Service on Facebook.


In addition, participants will be able to join the community of job hunters by sharing any hints and tips they come across, cV tools that they have used or even the music that they listen to that keep them motivated. To visualise this participants will be able to plot their location on a cV o’clock roadmap and share with the community how they are working on their cVs.


called ‘career advice’ for Android and Apple smart phones and tablets. The Career Advice app makes it easier for people to access careers advice and make informed decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. In addition, the app also provides support regarding fi nding and organising a job search whilst on the move.


The Career Advice app provides learning and work related information, including an interactive careers toolkit to develop a cV, search for work, prepare for an interview and more. The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play for Android users and from the Apple Store for Apple customers.


The National Careers Service is available to everyone aged 13 and over in England. It provides free impartial advice on all jobs and careers related matters.


To speak to a careers adviser free, seven days a week from 8am to 10pm, call 0800 100 900, or search online for the National Careers Service to speak to an adviser via webchat, fi nd lots of useful advice and information, or benefi t from a host of interactive career tools.


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