Hi i read some research(listed below), would you agree with the findings? do u have any advice in how to work on some of these
thanks you
yama

Top ten factors which would put an employer off a candidate:

1) Poor spelling, grammar in application (77 per cent)

2) Obvious exaggerations (34 per cent)

3) Poorly presented application (31 per cent)

4) No relevant work experience (19 per cent)

5) Non-targeted CV / covering letter (19 per cent)

6) No covering letter with CV (14 per cent)

7) Hand written application / CV (11 per cent)

8) No interests or extra curricular activities (10 per cent)

9) Incorrect contact details for employer (10 per cent)

10) Statements in CV not supported by examples (8 per cent)