How PJ Recruitment accelerated candidate submissions by 80% using HireAra 

PJ recruitment needed a modern and intelligent solution that could remove hours of admin and increase their process inefficiencies.  

When searching the market, they explored alternative tools but found that other platforms still relied heavily on manual processes. 

Yes, we explored other options. However, it didn’t incorporate AI and still relied heavily on manual processes, making it inefficient and time-consuming.

- Vanessa Hobbs, Recruitment Administrator

For PJ Recruitment, HireAra represents a long-term operational advantage. An automation-first approach to candidate presentation that eliminates manual admin and frees consultants to focus on higher-value work.  

The process involved working through tutorials, exchanging feedback, and iterating on the small details that mattered.  

PJ Recruitment used this time to deeply understand the tool and refine how their CVs should look going forward.  

We are still fine-tuning the backend to get the template formatting exactly how we want it, but overall, its implementation has been very positive.

The result? A more confident, informed team with a cleaner, more consistent CV presentation process, and a setup that now supports a significantly faster workflow.  

The platform removes manual formatting tasks. No more copying content into templates, adjusting layouts, or cleaning up formatting problems. 

HireAra’s AI automatically organises job titles, responsibilities and career history, removing the need for consultants to manually restructure every CV. 

The introduction of AI has saved an incredible amount of time by automatically organising positions and responsibilities. It can also add extra information if needed, and anything unnecessary can be easily deleted.

Unnecessary details can be removed with a single click, giving consultants full control over the final output without disrupting the layout. This ensures each submission is concise, relevant, and client-ready. 

Since adopting HireAra, PJ Recruitment has seen a step-change in productivity and candidate delivery: 

• 80% faster candidate submissions 

Automating CV formatting has reduced turnaround times.  

• 10 hours of admin saved per consultant per week 

Each consultant now gains the equivalent of more than a full working day every week. 

•  A more efficient, scalable process 

With automation in place, PJ Recruitment now operates with far greater speed and confidence. 

To reduce the time spent formatting multiple CVs in a single day, we introduced HireAra. What previously took 1–1.5 hours per CV now takes a maximum of 15 minutes.

As PJ Recruitment continues to streamline its operations and reduce low‑value admin, HireAra has become a core part of how the team works day‑to‑day.  

Without HireAra, this process would consume a significant amount of my time.

The move toward automation was about creating a more efficient, scalable workflow for the future. 

If you’re looking for a system to save time, I would highly recommend HireAra.

Recruiters operate in an environment where candidate presentation directly influences hiring outcomes. HireAra ensures that every CV is polished, consistent, and compelling - helping agencies maximise placement potential.

Here’s why investing in HireAra delivers immediate value: 

• 83% of recruiters are more likely to hire a candidate with a well‑formatted resume, making professional presentation a decisive competitive advantage. 
• 68% of hiring managers reject candidates with poorly formatted resumes, meaning formatting errors directly cost agencies opportunities. 
• 73% of hiring managers prefer visually appealing resumes, reinforcing the importance of clean, structured layouts. 
• 40% of recruiters are put off by inappropriate resume design, showing that design quality influences credibility and candidate perception. 
• 60% of hiring managers have found typos on resumes, highlighting the need for consistent, editable formatting that reduces human error.  

By automating the entire candidate‑presentation workflow, HireAra ensures every submission reflects strong branding, clear structure, and client‑ready polish. Helping recruiters submit faster, stand out more, and win placements with confidence.