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Hello fellow TM users - just wondering how the job application section is working for everyone else? I recently applied to Raise the Roof Productions for a... Read more

Hello fellow TM users - just wondering how the job application section is working for everyone else? I recently applied to Raise the Roof Productions for a role advertised on TM and my covering letter and C.V. look like they haven't been looked at. I am unsure if that is the case due to the complexities of how the recruitment side of TM works. Anyone else a bit frustrated by this? Perhaps TM can give us an update on how things are being tweaked to try and give us a bit more of a steer on our applications?

As an aside I fully appreciate that someone at Raise the Roof may have been inundated with hundreds of C.V's due to the current climate and is still processing the applications - a role I would certainly not relish.

Earlier in the year I joined several discussions about how the system could be improved - does it need refining further particularly for those of us paying an annual fee?

Becs Hall

@SimonBrant 1/3 Thanks for your question, Simon and for raising this, especially as improving the job application feedback process for our community remains a priority for us.

Given the industry downturn, job postings now receive a much higher volume of applicants, which may delay the review of CVs and cover letters. Frustrating, but we appreciate your understanding!

6 months ago Edited 6 months ago

@SimonBrant 2/3 We are actively discussing ways to improve the way the system works currently and have been consulting with prod companies individually about responsible recruitment using TM. This includes making sure jobs URLs are posted publicly, using tracking lists to save talent for future use, utilising our diversity tools for fair recruitment and standardising interview processes. Changes are also being planned for how recruiters post jobs on TM, to ensure timely responses to applicants.

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@SimonBrant 3/3 It's a big job and one we are taking really seriously. We'll keep the community updated on our progress.Thank you for your continued support 😊

6 months ago

Simon Brant

@BecsHall many thanks for responding - I felt it was a valid time to flag as we head into the autumn. I acknowledged in my post that it must be very tough for those recruiting too but personally since joining in those discussions earlier in the year much still needs to be done to improve the feedback and confirmation process. My question was intended to spark debate again around the subject so thanks for all you are doing behind the scenes and I look forward to an update as and when.

Dan Gooding

@SimonBrant thanks for posting. I’ve just looked at my last 10-12 applications and I’d say 80% of my applications have at least had my cover letter viewed but less have had profile of cv viewed do I must work harder on my cover letter.

20% of my applications have no recognition of even cover letter being viewed.

I can understand that with so many applications recruiters will find it hard to sift through them all but it’s their job! Don’t even get me started on companies offering a rejection letter…as for feedback…

@DanGooding Hi Dan - I guess it’s that 20% of applications via TM that get no recognition is the bit that niggles me. Surely a system where a covering letter at the very least needs to be read should be in place.

Imagine a future in tv production where folk can’t be bothered to turn up for an interview because there’s so much work around. Production companies would have to work much harder to interest people in coming to work for them - it might happen one day 🤔

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John Holdsworth

Recently I had an online TM application cover letter marked as read and then an hour later when I checked again it was marked as unread!! Can anyone explain this?

Sarah Lee

@JohnHoldsworth @PhilLindsay @AnthonyBeckford @ValentinaAlija John this one has stumped me too! Tagging in my colleagues to see if they have any ideas why this could have happened

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Anthony Beckford

@JohnHoldsworth Hi John, I understand how frustrating that must have been! While it’s hard to determine exactly what happened in your case, I've reviewed the data and found no updates or modifications to your application cover letter. I will keep an eye out for any anomalies moving forward.

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Hello fellow TM users - just wondering how the job application section is working for everyone else? I recently applied to Raise the Roof Productions for a role advertised on TM and my covering letter and C.V. look like they haven't been looked at. I am u

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