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It’s Not A Numbers Game<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Do you spend hours sitting in front of your laptop applying for as many job vacancies as you can, rushing to get your application out there? From updating your CV to filling out applications and tailoring your cover letter, all of these aspects of your job hunt become very time consuming.<\/p>\n

You almost lose sight of the ultimate goal when you\u2019re too busy doing the paperwork. Read our guide below to understand what recruiters are looking for from your application to save time. Making yourself stand out through the hiring process will give you a much better chance of getting the job you want faster.<\/p>\n

Perfect it<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Recruiters receive hundreds of applications a day. To handle the workload, they usually use filters, which means some candidates aren\u2019t even considered before being rejected. Therefore, even the smallest of details can play a crucial part in getting past the first screening. Spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes could be the difference between a full review of your cover letter and it being thrown in the bin. We have discussed Grammarly for recruiting in a previous article<\/a>, but jobseekers can use the technology too! If you aren\u2019t sure of your writing skills, it\u2019s worth the investment.<\/p>\n

Sounds obvious but not paying attention to the spelling and grammar, can effectively be the reason you don\u2019t get the job. Mistakes can portray a rushed application and a lack of attention to detail. Recruiters think: if a candidate is careless about their CV and\/or cover letter, what kind of an employee will they make?<\/p>\n

Some common spelling mistakes include confusing there\u2019s\/theirs, your\/you\u2019re, then\/than, etc. As for the grammar, pay careful attention to your prepositions, your conjugation and even your punctuation. Recruiters will be looking out for minor errors to eliminate the more negligent candidates early on.<\/p>\n

Research, Research, Research<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"It\u2019s important to actually research the organisation if you hope to work there one day. In much the same way no one likes wasting their time, recruiters are busy people and their job is not to explain the company to every applicant. Furthermore, you might realise you don\u2019t actually fit the profile. In that case, you\u2019ll have one less application to worry about. If, however, you have looked into the company and still want to apply, show the recruiter what you know. This will prove that you\u2019re motivated. Candidates don\u2019t become experts on the company and the position, just by reading information online, but they are a step closer to understanding their potential new job.<\/p>\n

Here are a few things you can research:<\/p>\n