Supporting documents for your job application may include a CV, cover letter, educational transcripts, portfolios, certifications, reference list, letters of recommendation, and writing samples.
It is important to tailor your supporting documents to the specific job you are applying for, including only those documents which are relevant to the job requirements.
Including too many or irrelevant documents with your job application may result in your application being rejected.
Make sure to review all the required documents for the job you are applying for, and submit your application along with all the required supporting documents.
Do companies check your CV?
Employers can check your grades from A-levels, even if you took them 8 years ago. This is because qualifications are some of the most lied about things on a CV, and so a quick check by the employer can catch people out.
What should you avoid in a resume?
Too much information
A solid wall of text
Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience
Unnecessary personal information
Your age
Negative comments about a former employer
Too many details about your hobbies and interests
What should not be a part of your resume?
You should never put a career objective on your resume. A career objective is largely obsolete and can actually hurt your chances of getting hired.
You should never put your home address on your resume. This is for your safety and privacy and it is unnecessary information for an employer.
You should never put soft skills in a skills section on your resume. Skills are supposed to be hard skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
You should never put references on your resume. Employers will usually ask for them if they are interested in hiring you.
You should never use stylized fonts on your resume. Stick to basic, professional fonts like Times New Roman or Arial.
You should never put your high school education on your resume if you have a college degree. This is redundant information and takes up valuable space.
You should never put your photograph on your resume. This is unnecessary and it can actually lead to discrimination.
You should never use company-specific jargon on your resume. This will just confuse the employer and it shows that you are not really familiar with the company.
What are seven things you should not put on a resume?
Remove irrelevant hobbies and interests from your resume.
Don’t list too many soft skills.
Don’t include a professional headshot.
Avoid using personal pronouns.
Use a professional email address.
Don’t include your mailing address if you’re applying for a job out-of-state.
Don’t list job positions that are more than 10 to 15 years old.
I Leon Thompson am a Human Resources Expert. I have worked in the field for over 15 years, and during that time I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge.
I am also a CV expert and Resume Expert, so I know what employers are looking for when they review applications. This gives me an advantage when helping clients to create resumes and CVs that will stand out from the crowd.