Debunking Resume Myths: Recruiter Reveals What You Should Delete From Your CV

People have a lot to say about what CV¡¯s should look like - what they should include, how they should be written. Now, in a post that has gone viral on LinkedIn, a recruiter highlights what not to include in your CV, sparking a debate online.

Things not to write in CV

Meet Queen Nwaguru, a 32-year-old technical recruiter hailing from Nigeria. Her recent post on the career-focused social platform has garnered an impressive 15,000 reactions, sparking a flurry of responses.

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In her insightful contribution, Queen highlights crucial elements that should be omitted from one's CV. These include:

1. Marital status

2. Your high school and primary details if you have attended college

3. Your date of birth.

4. Your religion.

5. Your full home address. just the LG and state is okay.

6. Your hobbies. Nobody is going to shortlist your CV because you like playing games.

7. Lastly remove your ID number.

8. Irrelevant work experience. Example you are applying for nutrition job and you indicate that you have been working as a sales executive of Nivea.

You can view her post here.

There are no rules to CV writing, say netizens

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While some individuals concurred, asserting that personal details like marital status, religion, and date of birth hold no relevance to a candidate's suitability for a position, others remained unconvinced.

One dissenting opinion argued that there is no rigid formula for crafting a CV, as its contents are contingent upon numerous variables, particularly geographical location.

Similarly, another voice chimed in, vehemently stating, "I totally disagree. There are no rules."

Adding to the discourse, a LinkedIn user, who frequently engages in hiring activities, expressed disagreement with the notion of excluding hobbies from a CV.

Emphasising the importance of personal interests, they remarked, "I¡¯m looking for entries to conversation about things that are more personal than job history to see how the candidate changes their communication style when talking about something they¡¯re truly passionate about."

How to write a good resume

Here are some tips on writing a good resume:

1. Customize your resume: Tailor it to each job by highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
2. Keep it concise: Aim for one page and use bullet points for efficient communication.
3. Highlight achievements: Emphasise accomplishments with quantifiable metrics.
4. Use a professional format: Choose clean layouts and standard fonts.
5. Include keywords: Incorporate terms from job descriptions to catch the attention of recruiters.
6. Proofread carefully: Check for errors and ensure accuracy.
7. Include relevant sections: Add skills, certifications, and volunteer experience if applicable.
8. Use action verbs: Start bullet points with strong action words.
9. Be honest: Always tell the truth about your qualifications.
10. Get feedback: Seek input from others to improve your resume's effectiveness.

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