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Here’s the brutal truth: recruiters don’t read CVs. They skim them. I’ve been in recruitment and talent acquisition for almost two decades, and I can tell you the average recruiter spends no more than 30 seconds on a CV during that first look. In fact, for most, it’s closer to 6–10 seconds before they decide whether to keep reading or move on.…

If you’ve been job hunting for a while, you’ve probably come across the theory that an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) automatically rejects CVs. That’s why you can apply for a job at 3am and get a rejection email seconds later right? It’s one of the biggest misconceptions out there, but here’s the reality: an ATS does not automatically reject your CV after…

You’re applying for jobs, maybe even a lot of them, and hearing nothing back. No calls. No interviews. Just silence. Sound familiar? Before you assume it’s the market or some secret tech blocking your applications, it’s time to take a proper look at your CV. Because if you’re not getting shortlisted, there’s a good chance your CV is the problem.…