--- title: It’s not your job that’s off-putting, it’s your application form description: Are you wondering why you’re not getting enough applications to your role? 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Statistics suggest it’s probably not the job itself. Did you know a staggering 90% of candidates never complete a job application because the process is just too difficult? The good news? 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