Things you should avoid when looking for a new job - Eliminating job candidates starts with looking at their CVs, which means a minor detail or typo may blow your chances of getting the job you really want. 

Check out these tips to improve your chances of getting a new job!

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Be careful with your emails - Having an email like '[email protected]' may not be the best idea if you're trying to enter the job market. Always keep a professional email for that purpose.

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Long pauses - If you have time gaps in your CV where you were jobless, you must explain what you were doing instead.

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Honesty - It's important to be honest when explaining why you were unemployed, whether you were staying at home to look after your children or getting a degree.

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Being unemployed - Companies are not fond of people who are unemployed for long periods of time, so it's important you try to do some freelancing or volunteering that may add to your working experience when you find yourself jobless.

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Changing jobs - If you swap jobs frequently, you must explain why that happens otherwise you'll be thought of as an unstable employee.

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Typos - Typos are a big no-no when it comes to CVs. Most companies will not tolerate these types of mistakes!

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Being professional - This rule applies to the ones who've already secured a job interview. Make sure you dress appropriately as dress code matters is very important in most workplaces.

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Social media - Adding your social media platforms to your CV is standard these days, but make sure you don't have anything compromising there as your potential boss will most likely want to know what you're up to.

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Discrepancies - Check your Linkedin profile so that it matches your CV, that way you won't have to answer any questions about discrepancies.

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Too many jobs - If you're overqualified for the job you're applying, it's important to explain the reasons behind your application.

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Sending different CVs to the same company - It is very rare that someone is qualified for two different jobs at the same company, so make sure you only apply to the one you know is right for you.

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Credibility - The fact that you send several CVs to the same company will damage your credibility.

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Irrelevant things - The fact that you were the best basketball player at your high school probably won't matter on your job application, unless you're applying to a sports-related position.

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Hobbies - If you're applying for a job in America, forget adding your hobbies to your CV. Companies are usually not interested in what you do during your free time and it may cost you a job.

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Details - However, the opposite happens in Europe. Details regarding your hobbies may be questioned at a job interview.

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Age - Is there discrimination regarding age? In some cases, yes. So it's best if you leave the date you finished your studies out of your CV.

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Dated information - It might be a good idea to ignore information about a job you did over 20 years ago, as it has probably become obsolete.

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Salary - Mentioning in your CV how much you made at your previous job is irrelevant. The money conversation will always happen during interviews.

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Clichés - Using expressions like 'self-taught' or 'guru' may not be the best idea. Be humble and let your resume speak for itself.

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Font - Fonts like Times New Roman may not be the best idea. Opt for Arial instead.

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Skills - Don't list every single thing you can do, as it may come across like you're just trying to impress the employer instead of describing your actual skills.

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Picture - In Europe, it's common practice to include a picture in your CV, but the same does not happen in the US.

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Bragging - If you were a bartender, don't try to exaggerate it by saying you provided a unique customer service experience. Keep it simple!

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Size - The ideal resume must be one page long at maximum and it must be easy to read. Even the CEOs of the biggest companies in the world follow that rule!

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Unnecessary skills - Nobody really cares that you know how to use Microsoft Word. How else would you have done your CV anyway?!

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Requirements - If a company asks for a specific job licence or proof of residency, make sure you include those as it will surely increase your chances of getting the job.

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