With more than 7% of the population out of work, the job market is quite tough. On average, 144 applicants compete for each entry-level job, and 89 for each professional-level role. This creates a heavy workload for recruitment teams, so most large companies and half of mid-sized firms are using robots to help. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) review applications for keywords, dates, titles, and other important details, removing 75% of less qualified candidates (and occasionally highly qualified ones with résumés that aren’t robot-friendly).
How can you be sure the robots won’t kick your résumé to the curb? Allow HireRight to help you optimize your résumé for ATSs in the easy to follow infographic below. You may have to throw out some of the outdated CV-building techniques you’ve learned in the past, but with helpful new upgrades, you will be one step closer to landing the job of your dreams.
