Get Noticed in a Competitive Job Market

There’s a clear shift in how people look for work and how companies find candidates. For one thing, the average job search now starts with an upload.  CVs resumes are scanned before they’re read.  Some interviews happen without anyone else on the call.  Many candidates wait weeks without knowing where they stand.  Others never hear back at all.

That’s not due to a lack of effort. It’s the system.  Companies rely on automated tools to sort and score applications.  These tools are fast, but they’re not perfect.  Some candidates learn to work around them.  Most don’t know how, and many people give up.

Roughly 98% of large companies use an Applicant Tracking System, or ATS. These platforms scan CVs for keywords and structure.  The application won’t make it through if the format doesn't align.  If you can figure out how to tailor your application for the system, your chances of getting an interview could skyrocket. But it’s easy to be overlooked, too.

Candidates wait.  They apply again.  They rewrite, reformat, and try a new approach. After a few months, it becomes hard to stay motivated.  It’s no wonder 72% of job seekers say looking for a role has had a negative impact on their mental health.

This report is here to help you preserve your confidence, motivation, and sanity, as the quest for the ideal role keeps getting harder. It’s not a blueprint to gaming the system, but a behind-the-scenes look at how that system currently works, and how you can adapt to it.