Another Free CV Example
The Bad One!
In this second resume example, you should spot some errors. See what you can find and then scroll down to the bottom
for the answers!
At the bottom you'll also find free CV examples of good resumes and CVs.
Free CV Example ~ The Bad One
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Andy Bloggs
Address:
1234 Long Road
The Town
The City
The Country
Telephone: 010101 1010101
Date of Birth: 12 Sept 1956
Work History: 1997 to 2000
Gas fitter for ABC Gas Company Ltd
Worked for a national firm fitting gas appliance in people's homes.
Used to dealing with different people and planning my own day. I enjoy meeting people and fixing there problems.
2001 to now
Gas fitter for XYZ Home Appliances PLC
I work as a fitter of appliances in people's home,
fire's, cooker's etc.. I cover the whole of the county so drive long distances and work long hours. I am given work to do but plan my own day to fit all the jobs in
Education: General School, London, GCE O Levels in English Language and Maths
A Levels at high School - Science and English
Hobbies:Five a side football with the team from the local pub. Fishing with my son.
As recruiters we do see resumes and CVs of this standard from time to time. It's no surprise that few make it to interview.
So did you notice the following in this bad CV example?
- Poor formatting
- Some missing returns after the headings
- Inconsistent use of bold
- No Zip or Postcode
- Gaps in employment history (and no reference
to an appendix where explanations might be found)
- Poor spelling, grammar and punctuation
- No objective or personal summary
Hopefully this bad resume example shows you what NOT to do when creating your own resume or CV. But if your CV or resume does look like this you might like to ask a professional to
write a resume for you. Alternatively, why not check out our resume resources
where you can find lots of information and advice to help you write a CV or resume that wins you interviews.
Other Free CV Examples
We have another free CV example here, this time a good one.
And if you'd like more, here are another
10 free resume templates you may find useful.
