You may have everything a company is looking for in a new employee, but you can let yourself down badly if you apply for a job with a shoddy CV. Wonga Ntshinga, the senior head of programmes in the faculty of ICT (information and communication technology) at the Independent Institute of Education, says: "You are at a tremendous disadvantage if your CV is poorly written and does not sell you effectively, and it is almost certain that you won't be invited to an interview if that is the case." It is also not a good idea to submit the same CV, no matter how well written, for every application. Rather, says Ntshinga, tailor it to the position you are applying for. "While this does take time and effort, a generic CV will not take you anywhere." He has the following advice: • Each industry has a "typical" CV, so make sure that if you are applying for a job in advertising, your résumé looks the part. "Google is your friend. Do an image search for CV examples in your industry, and demonstrat...
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