Common CV mistakes to avoid

A layout screening systems can't read

The costliest mistake is designing your CV as an image or with complex tables and columns. It looks nice to the eye but reaches the screening system scrambled or empty, so it's filtered out before anyone sees it. Use real text and a simple single-column layout.

Describing duties instead of achievements

A list of duties doesn't set you apart from everyone else with the same title. Turn each duty into an achievement with a result and a number where possible. That's what makes a recruiter remember you.

Sending one CV to every job

One generic CV rarely wins. Tailor a version per job that surfaces the most relevant experience and uses the posting's own words, since screening systems rank applicants by how well they match.

Spelling errors and outdated details

• Proofread spelling and grammar more than once, and ask someone else to read it.
• Make sure your email and phone number are correct and current.
• Use a professional email address, not an unprofessional handle.
• Remove old information irrelevant to your current goal.

How do you avoid these mistakes easily?

Using a screening-friendly template removes half the mistakes automatically. In Taqdeem you can sharpen any line with AI, save a tailored version per job, and confirm the formatting is clean before exporting.