Made a mistake on my CV - how much damage limitation should I attempt?

edinburgher

I recently applied for a post that focuses on information work (particularly the reliability/quality of data stored on an electronic system).

Long story short, I recycled a CV from last year and while I edited it to meet the new post specifically, I left my old mobile number on!

The recruiting manager emailed me and when I spoke to her on the phone, we had a laugh about it, but I feel like a bit of a numpty. Do you think I should mention it at the interview, or just keep quiet and hope they're willing to let it slide?

Hardly the perfect start, but hopefully the fact they still want to meet me is a positive sign?

scheming_gypsy

Just keep quiet, there's no need to bring it up seeing as they've already contacted you.

mrcow

Absolutely don't mention it.

Just concentrate on being fabulous and don't draw attention to any mistakes.

Horace

Say nothing unless asked, if they ask how to contact you then perhaps you could say that you have recently changed your phone number and give them your new number.

edinburgher

Thanks for the input all, much appreciated It's a job that would really suit me (and a 10% pay rise), so I'm keen to make a good impression.

Say nothing unless asked, if they ask how to contact you then perhaps you could say that you have recently changed your phone number and give them your new number.

Cheers Horace, I had to call back the recruiting manager on a work mobile, so they have my new number now.

alisonmeyers

Definitely keep quiet. But if they mention calling you to let you know, you should say that it's probably a good time to give them your new number or explain that your mobile telephone broke last week so here's my new one, etc.... basically update them but don't reveal why, and only reveal it if needed, as the others have said.

Good luck, btw!!

DCFC79

They have your email address so its not the only form of contact they have is it.

smileylondongal

No, it'll be obvious when they call you and they have an alternative way of contacting you if they need it. I'd perhaps do it if you hadn't heard the outcome after interview, after about two weeks.

chewynut

Don't worry about it. I once ended up re-using an old letter and accidentally forgot to change the name of the person it was addressed to.

I never even realised until a few months later when I was sorting out a filing cabinet and found all the application letters. :eek:

edinburgher

Just thought I'd update this post as I was offered the job

The mistaken phone number was mentioned in quite scathing terms, but I made a good impression and although they didn't offer me it as first choice, the winning candidate couldn't accept for personal reasons.

I made the effort to ask for feedback, remain friendly and polite etc. and I think this helped with them offering me the post in the end.

I am 50% excited/50% TERRIFIED, thanks again for the advice and contributions!

KiKi

Congratulations!