The introduction of new, improved and advanced technologies has changed the hiring landscape over the years. Recruiters are now looking at candidates through a broader and more technological lens.

If you are currently job hunting or looking to make a new career move, here is what recruiters are looking for:

1. AI Fluency

The implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday sites, such as Google, needs a candidate to show their understanding of AI tools and how to use AI tools for enhanced performance. Recruiters want to make sure that you are able to use AI ethically and responsibly, as well as showing that you are not afraid to use it.

2. Impact Evidence

Recruiters no longer want to see your job experience. They want to see the numbers, as the job market is a very competitive market. As someone in sales, they want to see how much sales you have made in your previous jobs.

3. Soft & Technical Skills over Degrees

A University qualification is extremely important, but it is no longer the benchmark for job selection. Recruiters want to know how much value you will be adding to the company you are applying to. These skills are what differentiate you from other applicants. Recruiters value “Learning Agility” over many other skills. They want to see your ability to adapt to the rapidly changing world. It is important you show to recruiters what will make their team stronger and effective. They are looking for something new and impactful.

4. Patterns of Work Experience

Recruiters tend to stay away from job candidates that are “job hoppers”. They tend to steer away from people who are incapable of keeping a job for a long time. This pattern makes you look untrustworthy and incapable of keeping your job. Recruiters want to employ people who show consistency and reliability.

5. Make It Easy for Recruiters to see Your Value

Recruiters want to see how impactful you will be to the team and organisation at large. Recruiters need to easily see how you will contribute to the team.

6. Relevant Experience

Excluding entry-level jobs or jobs needing no experience, recruiters want to be certain that you are the right fit for the job by showing how well versed you are for the team. Recruiters want to see how well you know the job specifications and how well you understand the work you will need to complete.

7. Achievements

Achievements are an acknowledgement of how well you do your job and how impactful you are. You need to give recruiters assurance that you are the best suited candidate for this job.

8. A Well-Presented CV

Presentation matters. Your CV is what will give recruiters the go-ahead to the next round in the process. It is important you have a CV that is easily drafted, succinct, legible, and neat. Avoid having different fonts and font sizes, different colours, multi-column design and unnecessary icons for your phone number, email address, etc., and images.

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