Processing job applications - tips

EliteHeat

Having just read the interview technique tips thread I just thought I would share an HR strategy that I read about a few years ago for screening CVs.

Apparently, this guy used to randomly throw half the CVs he received straight into the bin. This weeded out the naturally unlucky candidates.

Just thought I’d share this.

Quillion

What a silly idea that is. The time taken to look even to glance at all c.v's could give them the ideal candidate for the job. Not going to find them in the bin. On another note i hope he recycled lol.

blackbelle_2

EliteHeat wrote: »

Apparently, this guy used to randomly throw half the CVs he received straight into the bin. This weeded out the naturally unlucky candidates.

i don't think this happens very often in practice.... clearly the guy was a !!!!

barnaby-bear

EliteHeat wrote: »

Having just read the interview technique tips thread I just thought I would share an HR strategy that I read about a few years ago for screening CVs.

Apparently, this guy used to randomly throw half the CVs he received straight into the bin. This weeded out the naturally unlucky candidates.

Just thought I’d share this.

With high numbers:

Any with spelling mistakes in address / on the envelope - shredder unopened...
Any with spelling/grammar mistakes - likewise (everyone makes errors but it's not a forum it's a CV - the one thing you have to get right)
Any with a generic covering letter/ sir/madam where ad. states a clear contact etc...
Any where clear haven't read the advert because waffling about something else random....

LynnT_2

And make sure there's only relevant information in both the CV and covering letter; NO photo and avoid the use of the words "I" and "me"