Getting Chosen In A Challenging Job Market

UK unemployment is set to surge to 3.5m people this year, according to the Bank Of England. However, job availability is still here, but naturally, it is becoming increasingly competitive with more people looking for work.
Now could be the right time to rethink your CV.

Lucy Eaton, Industrial Key Account Manager says, “I am receiving more resumes today than I did this time last year. My advice to candidates is to think beyond, ‘I will do anything’ and to close that net. For instance, your CV needs to match the job you are looking for and acknowledge the person you are sending to ie. me. Always remember that it is a person that is hiring you and reading your CV, not a robot.”

“My advice to everyone is that if your CV is mediocre, the chances of finding the job you want can become very hard.”

The route to the problem could be right in front of you. An old, outdated CV is not the best option to step forward with.

Lana Ostanina from our Recruitment Consultancy Team highlights the importance of being precise can become a strong approach. “My advice would be to shape your application where you lean into your skills and experience. For instance, you might be applying for a call centre role. Alongside your experience show the proof, the number of calls you made per day/week and also how conversion was your side. For marketing roles, are there ways to introduce numbers, such as the budget you worked with, the media channels you used or the size of the audience you addressed”

“Being precise can become your best ally. That way you are demonstrating your knowledge, confidence and when you can back this up in a conversation, this will be an invaluable part of the interview process. Imagine you are telling a story that puts your experience in the middle. You have to put the odds in your favour!”

We are fully aware that the marketplace is challenging at the moment, but finding the right job was never easy. Recognise the challenges you face and take the right steps to overcome the obstacles that are presented.

Being precise with what you want and show how you have solved problems that are relatable in your previous work history can help future employers have a good understanding of how you are the right person for them.