If you’re applying for jobs and not hearing back, your CV might be the problem. The biggest mistake I see is CVs that try too hard. Too much colour, too many graphics and fancy layouts make CVs harder to read and recruiters don’t have time to figure them out.

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Recruiters and hiring managers usually spend only a few seconds scanning each CV. They are not looking for design or decoration, they are looking for clear, relevant information. A CV that is cluttered with images, columns and fancy formatting can actually make it harder for them to find what matters.