Some employers actively look for reasons not to employ you. It is easier to find flaws in a person and decide which candidates have the least, rather than compare their skills and achievements. This is why it is important to show them only weaknesses you want them to see.

In CV writing, it is important to understand what will be considered to be a weakness in the job you are applying for. One job's weakness is another job's strength. A weakness, or a perceived weakness by a recruiter can have a huge impact on your chance to be contacted for an interview.

General CV weaknesses