Yes, the lack of information about remuneration should also be forgotten.
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Almost two-thirds of future employees in Poland do not attach a cover letter to their job application, according to the latest report How are times changing in recruitment? published by Pracuj.pl.
The study conducted among over 2,000 people aged 18 to 65 also reveals that 62% of them do not see the need to include their photo in the CV and believe that this requirement should be permanently abandoned. In their opinion, the assessment of candidates should focus on their qualifications, not their external appearance.
- The practice of not adding photos in the CV supports the promotion of equal opportunities and objective assessment in the recruitment process - comments Ewelina Amanowicz, an expert in recruitment and employer branding at Pracuj.pl.
- Including a photograph can introduce an element of subjectivity and potential bias, as visual impressions can unintentionally affect the assessment of the applicant. The lack of a photo therefore helps to shift the emphasis on assessing candidates based on their qualifications, skills and experience, supporting fair employment. In addition, removing photos from CVs is in line with legal and ethical guidelines, designed to discourage all forms of discrimination based on age, gender or origin - adds Amanowicz.
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The study also reveals increasing expectations of candidates towards recruitment processes, indicating the need for their adaptation to new standards. 81% of respondents expect employers to provide clear information about remuneration at the job offer stage, and 67% are less likely to apply for offers that do not contain such data. In addition, 24% of respondents declare that job offers directed exclusively to one gender discourage them from applying.
The study also shows that modern technologies and digital tools are playing an increasingly important role in the recruitment process. An example can be the positive attitude of 62% of respondents towards using CV generators, which create resumes based on the candidate's profile information. Half of the respondents also express a desire to use filters that allow only remote or hybrid job offers to be displayed.
- The proliferation of recruitment management systems and HR process automation tools means that many companies use selection and CV recommendation algorithms to quickly identify the best matched candidates - emphasizes Katarzyna Trzaska, marketing specialist at eRecruiter.
- This changes the way recruitment is conducted and evaluated, and the increase in the importance of online tools throughout the process means that candidates want to invest time in building attractive online profiles, presenting their skills, experience and achievements - Trzaska believes.
Candidates also emphasize the need for more effective communication from employers. As many as 81% believe that companies should respond more often to submitted applications, even if it would mean information about rejection. Automatic information about the status of applications is also highly rated - 76% of respondents have a positive attitude towards such practice.
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