Common Application Mistakes to Avoid! Questions to ask, CV format, and quick wins (ep 11)

About this episode

This episode discusses common mistakes to avoid in job applications, including CV formats, video interview tips, and questions to ask during interviews.

In this episode of Clocking Off with Clouds, we are breaking down common mistakes to avoid in your job applications! As an ex-recruiter for graduate jobs at an investment bank, I'm spilling the tea on mistakes I saw applicants make - so you can avoid them! This episode covers: CV/resume formats to avoid and how to optimize your CV/resume How to make your CV/resume ATS-friendly How to pass the video interview What you should avoid doing in the video interview Best questions to ask at the end of the interview (and which ones to avoid) Tips on how to maximize your chances of hearing back 🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

People in this episode

Host: Clouds Joo

Topics covered

• job applications
• CV/resume tips
• video interview
• interview questions
• ATS-friendly CV

Keywords

• job applications
• CV format
• video interview tips
• ATS-friendly
• interview questions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: investment bank

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