Submitting your application at the right time could really make a difference. Some niches are more favorable than others for capturing the attention of recruiters. Here’s what you need to know before sending your CV.
Have you spotted a job offer that suits you but you don’t know whether to send your CV immediately or wait for the “right time”? It is true that timing can influence the visibility of your application…
The quality of your CV is obviously decisive, but the context in which you send it also plays a role. First, regarding the ideal time of year, the beginning of the year remains a particularly good time to find a job. Between January and March, companies often recruit. In summer, fewer recruiters are present, of course, but there is also less competition. An application sent in July can therefore, against all expectations, benefit from more visibility. Think about it!
And on a weekly scale, not all days are equal. Sending a CV on Monday morning is generally not a good idea since it is the start of the work week with, in general, more things to manage. Your email therefore risks taking a back seat. As for Friday afternoon, it marks the end of the week, and most workers then have other priorities than consulting applications. The weekend is even less recommended, since certain emails can be missed and recruiters can even see it as a lack of knowledge of company codes.
According to a study of the platform Tilkeetwo days are cited among the best for applying: Tuesday, which is often the time when recruiters are particularly available and concentrated, and Friday morning, since the atmosphere is more relaxed as the weekend approaches.
And what about the best times to send your CV? According to the employment specialist Helloworkyou have a better chance of being visible and getting a response during the morning, particularly between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Despite everything, you must keep in mind that not all recruiters work in the same way… and a solid CV remains more important than perfect timing.
In any case, it is better not to delay too long if you spot a job offer that interests you. “I recommend applying quickly to an offer that interests you. In some cases, recruiters stop analyzing applications as soon as they have spotted a few promising profiles to invite for interviews. It is therefore better to be part of the ‘first wave‘”, explained to Hellowork, Christopher Symbrat, career coach and author of the book Job search: fold the Game!. Also note that a simple sentence in your application email can help you stand out…
