Summer is the time of year when most people think about changing jobs, a new survey shows.
During the summer, when we get vacation and distance from work, we think about what happens after the summer and then there are many people who think that maybe now is the time for a change and to look for a new job, says Lisa Alsterberg who is a senior recruitment consultant.
Many people lie on their CV
But the survey also shows what people most often lie about on their CV. The results show, among other things, that 39 percent lie about their stress tolerance, and 31 percent about previous work experience. But lying on your CV gives no advantages, says Alsterberg.
It won’t last very long for either party and is not something I recommend.
A common mistake is also to write too long and personal in your CV. Many go into details about their private life and become far too verbose. Personal details and explanations about leisure interests, but also going into too much detail about improvement potentials, you can save that for a later stage in the recruitment process.
An advantage to keep one’s brief
You have to highlight what stands out and you are proud of and put the finishing touches on it, then we have all the things we can improve on, but you can take that into the interview later.
For those who are thinking about changing jobs, it may be worth putting some thought into their CV, but especially thinking about not overcomplicating or becoming too detailed.
A simple, clear and structured CV is my best tip, says Lisa Alsterberg.
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