INFOGRAPHIC: Confessions of the Recruitment Industry

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 Ever wonder what goes on inside the recruitment industry? Of course you have. We get numerous questions and comments about the process of hiring – everything from ‘What happens to my resume once I’ve submitted it?’ to ‘How can I improve my chances of getting hired?’

A new infographic from Behiring gives away a few secrets and supports much of the advice we’ve been doling out to jobseekers over the past nine months. Have a look at the infographic below then check out our articles offering advice on how to combat these confessions. We’ve included the links below the image so you don’t have to waste time looking for the right post.

Beating the odds

Both our blog and the Careers and Industry Guide contain terrific advice to help you overcome the odds when dealing with recruiters and hiring managers. Check out these articles for help in dealing with some of the issues shown above:

• Write Your Cover Letter Step-by-Step 
• Jobseeking Behaviour That Will Get You in Trouble Every 
• 7 Ways to Make a Positive Impression With Your Future Employer 
• Do You See What Hiring Managers See? 
• Are Your Contact Details Killing Your Chances of Getting a Job?
• Why You Should Leave Your Photo Off Your Resume 
• Is Your Profile Picture Costing You a Job? 
• Is Facebook Destroying Your Chances of Getting a Job?
• Getting Your Social Media Profiles Ready for a Job Hunt 
• How Social Media Can Help You Clinch the Job

Three areas of our Careers and Industry Guide are particularly helpful to anyone trying to find employment. Make sure you read the articles in these sections, especially if your job search isn’t going the way you would like.

1. Resume Help
2. The Job Interview
3. Social Media and Work

Did any of these confessions surprise you?

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