Common mistakes include an incorrect telephone, broken links, inconsistent dates and a previous employer's name. Content mistakes include unsupported expertise, repetition and an unclear personal contribution. Review facts as well as appearance.

Read the complete file, then check contacts and dates separately. Another reader can spot details you have stopped noticing. Replace demonstration information with your own. If the PDF has missing characters or cut lines, correct the source and export again. Editing the builder does not update a previously downloaded file.

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Download and send your CV as PDF: a complete final-file checklist

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