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Blind CV Review: The Good, The Bad & The Unnecessary 👀📄

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What do recruiters actually think when they read your CV? 👀📄

We put Paddy, George, Alex and Dale to the test with a selection of CVs to review completely blind, asking them to share their immediate reactions and honest opinions.

From what catches a recruiter’s attention to the details they’d change, and the things they’d leave off altogether, the team shares plenty of practical CV dos and don’ts.

Whether it’s simple improvements, common CV mistakes or those unnecessary details taking up valuable space, there are plenty of tips to help make your CV stronger.

Thinking about giving your CV a refresh? Grab a pen and take some notes. ✍️

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