How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired?

How do you apply for a job when the employer asks you to simply send your CV?

At first glance, it seems simple. You already have your resume ready, you copy the email address, attach the file, send it — and wait. Around 70% of candidates do exactly this… and receive no response.

If you want your application to stand out, get noticed, and leave a strong impression, follow these recommendations:

1. Use the same language as the job posting. Prepare your CV in the same language the job was posted in. If you’re applying to an international company where communication is in English, your CV should also be in English. However, if the employer communicates in Armenian, it’s only appropriate to respond in Armenian. CVs written in a language the candidate doesn’t actually speak are especially easy to spot — and not in a good way.
2. Keep your CV accurate and up to date. We often receive CVs that don’t explain what the candidate has been doing over the past couple of years. Even worse, some applicants list companies that don’t exist, exaggerate their positions, or present team achievements as their own. Keep in mind: this kind of information is quickly verified.
3. Provide complete information. In highly competitive situations, employers don’t always have time to carefully review every application or invite everyone for an interview. That’s why CVs with complete and transparent information are more likely to be prioritized. Don’t leave out important details such as: age, location, citizenship, photo
4. Don’t leave your email empty. The way you send your CV matters. Always fill in the subject line, mention the position you’re applying for, include at least a short greeting, ideally, add a proper cover letter. Many HR professionals automatically filter out emails that don’t include a subject or a basic introduction. Finish your email with a proper signature, such as: “Best regards, First Name Last Name”. Also, remove default signatures generated by email services or smartphone apps.
5. Make sure your email looks professional. Presentation plays a big role. Use your real name in the sender field, avoid email addresses with nicknames or informal words, send your CV in PDF format. Avoid sending: JPG images, photos of printed CVs, poorly formatted files.

You’ve prepared what you believe is a strong CV, you match the job requirements, you’re motivated — but a week has passed and there’s still no response. What should you do?

• If you’re an adult, don’t ask your family members to call on your behalf and follow up on your application.
• If you decide to call yourself, prepare what you’re going to say — especially for roles like sales or call center positions, where the call itself is your first test.
• If you reach out via social media or messaging apps, don’t write using transliteration (Latin letters instead of the proper language) — it looks unprofessional.
• You can send a polite follow-up email to the same address, reminding the employer about your application without being intrusive.

We hope these recommendations didn’t come across as offensive. The goal of this article is simply to point you in the right direction and help eliminate common mistakes that can stand in the way of getting hired.