Job applications typical mistakes
Choose one of the job application mistakes below and, without saying which one it is, describe how much, when, where and why you think it is a bad idea until your partners guess which one you are talking about. Do they agree with you?
Writing “Dear Sir or Madam” when you already know the name
Starting with “Dear Sir or Madam” and finishing with “Yours Sincerely”
Write “resume” at the top and then write the CV in British English
Write the name of the company you are applying for on your CV
Make unsupported statements about your personality
Be too shy or modest to mention your achievements
Blanks in your employment history
No job references
No reference from present employer
A handwritten CV
Nervous laughter
Asking how much holiday you will get at the interview
Asking about sick pay
A 20 page CV
A half page CV
Asking no questions when you are given the chance in the interview
Asking 20 questions when you are given the chance in the interview
Not knowing anything about the company you are applying for
A limp handshake
An overly forceful handshake
Slouching in your chair
Avoiding eye contact
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