Why Your Application Never Gets Read
Most job applications fail before anyone reads them. Cameron Morgan and Ilana Goldman break down the most common mistakes candidates make — and the simple, repeatable steps that get you noticed for the right reasons.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Date
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm AEST
Time
Zoom
Platform
Most job applications fail before they're ever read.
Not because the candidate isn't good enough, but because of small, avoidable mistakes that get an application passed over before anyone gives it real attention.
In this session, Cameron Morgan and Ilana Goldman break down the most common mistakes they see candidates make from the other side of the hiring table, and the simple, repeatable steps that get you noticed for the right reasons.
Whether you're actively job hunting or just keeping your options open, you'll leave with a clear playbook for giving yourself the best possible shot.
What We'll Cover
- •Why applications get skipped — the patterns recruiters spot in seconds that move you straight to the no pile
- •The first ten seconds — what actually gets read first, and how to make those moments work for you
- •CV and profile fixes — the high-leverage changes that get you taken seriously, without gimmicks
- •Standing out for the right reasons — signalling fit and intent instead of trying to game the system
- •The repeatable playbook — a simple process you can run for every role, so you're not starting from scratch each time
Who Should Attend
- •Anyone actively job hunting in a GTM or revenue role
- •People keeping their options open who want to be ready when the right role appears
- •Early-career candidates trying to break in and get noticed
- •Experienced operators whose applications aren't landing the way they expect
Your Speakers
Cameron Morgan is Head of Recruitment at Pointer Strategy. He works daily with founders and sales leaders across APAC on hiring strategy, candidate assessment, and team design — and reviews applications from both sides of the table.
Ilana Goldman is Head of Strategic Recruitment & Culture Lead at Pointer Strategy. Ex-DoorDash, Ex-Mars, and former GM of Partnerships at FightMND. She brings a strategic lens to hiring, culture, and how candidates present themselves.
Format
- •30 minutes — tight, practical, no fluff
- •Live on Zoom and LinkedIn Live
- •Open to the GTM ANZ Community and the public
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