Best feet forward: Where are all the female candidates?

Plugging the talent gap

"We just aren't seeing women's CVs."

Hands up if you have heard this as a reason why there is a lack of female representation in certain firms and industries. I know I certainly have, and while this does sound like a very tired line there is some research to support this.  Diversity Blog: 2044 before gender parity on corporate boards if 'business as usual' continues According to the 2019 LinkedIn Gender Insights Report, women are 16% less likely to apply for a job after viewing it, and also tend to apply for 20% fewer jobs than men. Furthermore, research has shown men will apply for a role when they meet up to 60% ...