Most CVs are not good enough to be taken forward any further, according to a study by career coaching company Personal Career Management.

The study found that 94% of CVs reviewed were not good enough to be carried forward to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Of the 450 CVs studied, 81% had spelling or grammar errors, while 13% were poorly displayed or used irrelevant, clumsy language.

Julian Acquari, managing director, Monster UK and Ireland, says: “In the current economic climate it is vital that people searching for jobs do not sabotage their chances and fall at the first hurdle by submitting CVs with mistakes.

“Spelling and grammar errors or typographical errors do not convey a conscientious work ethic, and many employers only need to see one mistake to send your CV straight to the recycling bin. Your CV is a potential employer’s first introduction to you, so it’s vital that it makes a good impression.”