The hiring mistake nobody notices they’re making
Imagining a hiring manager going through a pile of CVs for a mid-level marketing role. A job applicant from France has listed their date of birth and marital status near the top of the page. Another, applying from Germany, has attached a photo and included two pages of academic transcripts. A third applicant, who comes […] The hiring mistake nobody notices they’re making was originally published…
Hiring managers often overlook the fact that CVs from different countries can vary greatly in format and length. A candidate from Germany may include a photo and extensive academic transcripts, while an applicant from Australia might submit a lengthy CV. Even a three-page CV for a typical one-page role in the UK may not be a red flag.
However, these differences can subconsciously cause hiring managers to pass over candidates from other countries unconsciously, not because of their lack of experience, but simply because the CV doesn't follow the formatting they expect. This issue is exacerbated by the use of AI in hiring, which expands the pool of candidates but also introduces a new factor for bias.
With AI attracting a wider range of candidates from around the world, the onus is on hiring managers to focus on skills and experience rather than superficial formatting. Agility EOR provides a guide on how CV formats differ around the world to help hiring managers read past the surface and make more informed decisions. By acknowledging and respecting these variations, businesses can tap into a global talent pool and avoid missing out on strong candidates.
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