Have you taken time to prepare your CV, but you still don’t get a job interview? You may have missed this key tip to make your application stand out in the eyes of the recruiter.
The quest for the job of your dreams often goes through a recruitment process – unless you are “hunted” or poached by a firm paid for it – during which the CV plays a vital role from the moment you apply. Indeed, this professional document is a business card that allows you to get a job interview, much more than the very outdated (and often unread) cover letter… You must therefore be able to provide an impeccable CV which highlights your skills and background. But, most of the time, candidates skip paying attention to this on their CV.
When you respond to a job offer, whether on LinkedIn, Indeed or any other specialized platform, tell yourself that the recruiter will receive dozens or hundreds of applications in his mailbox, especially if the position is interesting and with an attractive salary. And, despite the quality of your CV, it is possible that it will land directly in the trash. For what ? Because many recruiters make their lives easier by optimizing the process and thus use technology to exclude certain CVs.
This is what Career Kueen, HR and well-known career coach from TikTok, reports. This gives valuable advice to those applying for jobs that suit them.”at least 70%” but never have an answer: to check that your CV crosses the ATS barrier; an application tracking tool. “Is your CV compatible with an ATS, so that it can read the data?“, is for her a question to ask herself before applying.
According to a 2022 study, conducted by the ABC Recrutement agency, 80% of companies use “Applicant Tracking Systems” (ATS). These are application tracking tools that are used at all levels of the hierarchy in a company: recruiters, human resources, managers, etc.Applicant Tracking System is software that works like a scanner. It will read the information written on the CVs and automatically select the applications which seem most in line with the position to be filled. “A powerful ATS significantly improves the candidate experience by shortening response times and ensuring that no one is left without news from the recruiter“, adds also Let’s talk HR.
The key to making your CV stand out among the others with a recruiter is therefore to optimize the use of keywords which will correspond to the position and the missions attached to it. Tailor your resume using specific terms mentioned in the ad, such as skills, software or qualifications. For example, if the position falls into a particular sector such as energy or health, be sure to include the terms associated with these environments. Every detail counts so as not to end up in the trash.
