Research from studentgems.com found that firms have seen a 130 per cent rise in job applications during the last two years and now receive an average of 120 CVs for every position.
The study also found that companies are paying more attention to their short listing process, with just ten candidates reaching the interview stage for each vacancy.
Sue Harrison, co-founder of studentgems.com, said: 'With jobs being lost across the UK, passing the interview process is becoming much more challenging; the candidate really must wow the employer, in order to stand out against other applicants.'
The organisation recommended that candidates attempt to maximise the effectiveness of the CVs by including more information that just their qualifications and work history, such as their hobbies and achievements.
Gareth Lloyd, director of career development consultant Workthing, recently advised IT job applicants to avoid waffling and including irrelevant information on their CVs.
The study also found that companies are paying more attention to their short listing process, with just ten candidates reaching the interview stage for each vacancy.
Sue Harrison, co-founder of studentgems.com, said: 'With jobs being lost across the UK, passing the interview process is becoming much more challenging; the candidate really must wow the employer, in order to stand out against other applicants.'
The organisation recommended that candidates attempt to maximise the effectiveness of the CVs by including more information that just their qualifications and work history, such as their hobbies and achievements.
Gareth Lloyd, director of career development consultant Workthing, recently advised IT job applicants to avoid waffling and including irrelevant information on their CVs.
