In this 45-minute AMBA & BGA webinar, attendees explored the science behind successful applications for competitive roles—particularly relevant for business school graduates navigating today’s job market.
The session covered:
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How to reverse engineer job descriptions to uncover the employer’s true priorities
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Why the structure and order of information in CVs and job descriptions significantly impacted success rates
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The additional document that candidates could share with headhunters to improve their chances of being shortlisted
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How to avoid common CV pitfalls and ensure visibility beyond applicant tracking systems
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Ways to tailor a CV to meet the needs of multiple recruitment stakeholders
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A time-efficient method to make each CV application highly targeted and interview-ready
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The use of linguistic mirroring to significantly increase offer rates
The session concluded with a live Q&A, offering participants the chance to receive expert advice on fine-tuning their application strategies.