|November 27, 2020
References on your CV: when and how to include them
Thinking about whether to write references on your CV? While it used to be the norm to include references, it’s... Read more...
At Purple CV, we believe your CV is as unique as you are.
That said, there are some words and phrases that seem to crop up on CVs a little too often.
Are you a ‘hardworking team player’? Or perhaps you’re ‘dynamic and results driven’? Turns out quite a lot of people are...
We conducted a survey of 2,000 job seekers to see which phrases appeared on CVs the most. The results were striking - we’ve put together an infographic to highlight some of the most overused CV clichés:
If you want to stand out from the crowd, avoid the clichés and use concrete examples to demonstrate your specific skills and characteristics.
We specialise in creating unique, tailor-made CVs that highlight key abilities