Recruiters and hiring managers spend an average of 6 seconds looking at each CV that comes into them for a specific role 

On the face of it, quite concerning.  That being said, knowing this fact means you can adjust your profile to grab a recruiters attention in a clear, concise and ‘quick to see’ way when you put your CV in front of them.  We are one of those ‘recruiters’ and can help with how to structure your CV to get the right stage time in front of the right people.

On average we receive 300 applications per vacancy that we advertise; that’s a lot

One of the difficulties in recruitment is a feeling of distance between the candidate and the recruiter.  Unfortunately with all vacancies, large proportions of applications are from those who are ‘spamming’ their CV out without looking at the job advert, meaning the relevant profiles can become a drop in the ocean.  We can advise on tips to stand out from the crowd and be seen amongst a boatload of others

70% of employers search for applicants on Facebook and other social media prior to speaking with them

In the modern world, most people have a social media presence of some sort.  Many hiring managers will check out a potential applicant online early on in the process and make an opinion on this basis.  It is critical to know what our online presence is, and what impression this gives off to potential employers.  We can guide on the dos and donts of social media and recruitment. 

Only 15-20% of cover letters are read by recruiters/hiring managers

I think most of us have been advised at some point to ‘always write a cover letter’ when applying for a role, but if only 15% of cover letters are read, what’s the point?  One of the big issues with cover letters is they often contradict the CV or Resume that is attached alongside.  We can advise on how to incorporate this into your CV to achieve the most effective results when it comes to personalising your profile to a role.