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More Than A CV

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More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Biometric Talent

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Business

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biometrictalent.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Surprising Power of Candidate Experience: Using AI to Elevate Hiring and Build Credibility 08.07.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ Most recruitment leaders are missing a game-changing secret - using AI not just to automate, but to radically transform talent acquisition from the ground up. In this episode of More Than A CV Podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Jake Ailion, Talent Acquisition Manager at CMAP, who reveals how he's harnessing AI tool...

The Transferable Skills That Make Generalists Vital in a Tech-Driven World 01.07.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of More Than A CV, Sean Allen speaks with Matt Tordoff, Chief Information Officer at Altus Group, who shares his journey from gaming in the '90s to leading tech transformations across various industries. Discover how a generalist mindset and transferable skills can be your ultimate career superpo...

Navigating Modern Talent Acquisition in Complex Organisations 24.06.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than A CV Podcast, Sean is joined by Danny Caines, an experienced professional in the recruitment industry. With over two decades of experience, Danny has transitioned from agency recruitment to in-house roles, navigating various sectors including broadcast media and IT. Currently, he...

How Northern is Changing Perceptions Through Employer Branding 17.06.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than A CV Podcast, Sean Allen is joined by Gina Edge, Employer Brand Manager at Northern, who shares her expertise in employer branding and talent attraction within the rail industry. Gina shares how Northern is building an authentic employer brand through compelling storytelling, a s...

Behind the Curtain: How Recruiters Really Hire, and What Job Seekers Get Wrong 10.06.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of More Than A CV Podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Margaret Buj, Principal Recruiter at Mixmax AI, and Interview Coach & Career Strategist. In this insightful conversation, Margaret Buj shares her extensive expertise in talent acquisition and career coaching, offering practical advice to candi...

The importance of inclusive, values driven, 2-way interview processes 03.06.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Amber Peacock-Adams, who shares her journey from agency recruitment to internal talent acquisition, emphasising the importance of proactive hiring, candidate experience, and values-driven culture. Discover practical strategies for building eff...

The Hidden Value in Hiring Experience and How It Transforms Business Growth 27.05.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Matt Fairweather, Head of Talent Acquisition at Softwire, about how the world of in-house recruitment is evolving faster than most realise, and the key to thriving in this shifting landscape is understanding the true value of strategic talent...

Rethinking Recruitment: How Decision Science Can Transform Hiring 20.05.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Ken Ward. Ken shares insights on decision-making science, recruitment biases, AI's role in hiring, and how to improve interview processes. Discover how to challenge traditional hiring methods and adopt a more strategic, evidence-based approach...

How Kong Scaled from 300 to 1000 Employees in 4 Years 13.05.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Jack Freeman – Talent Acquisition Manager at Kong. Jack shares his journey from workforce planning at the Olympics to leading talent acquisition at Kong, a rapidly growing tech company. He discusses innovative AI-driven recruitment strategies,...

The Future of Talent Acquisition: Strategies from a Global TA Leader 06.05.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with talent acquisition expert Jon Hehir, as he shares his extensive experience across global markets, innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding, and the transformative role of AI in recruitment. Discover practical tips on building talent p...

Building a Recruitment Function from Scratch 18.03.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Driver, a Recruitment Manager at Phoenix Software. Andy shares his extensive career journey in recruitment, detailing his transition from agency to internal recruitment. He discusses the challenges and successes of building a recruitment...

Navigating the AI Revolution in Tech Careers 11.03.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Jeff Watkins, founder of NorthStar Intelligence, about his journey in the tech industry, the evolution of AI, and its impact on software development and hiring practices. They discuss the importance of adaptability in engineering roles, the ne...

Optimising Recruitment with Dennis Selisko-Black 25.02.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Dennis Selisko-Black, Head of Talent Acquisition at GetAgent. They discuss Dennis's extensive experience in recruitment, the challenges of establishing a talent acquisition function, and the importance of data-driven strategies in hiring. Denn...

Mastering Talent Acquisition in Niche Markets 18.02.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Bert Wareham, an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager, about his career journey in recruitment, particularly in niche markets like Microsoft Dynamics. They discuss the challenges of attracting talent in specialised fields, the importance of...

Revolutionising Recruitment: Bjarne Vibe on AI and Community Building 11.02.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode, Sean Allen speaks with Bjarne Vibe, who delves into the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, sharing his wealth of experience and insights on innovative recruiting strategies. Listeners will discover how technology, particularly AI, is reshaping the recruitment process, offering both opport...

Why Recruiting Shouldn’t Be a Claw Machine, but a Production Line 04.02.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode, Sean Allen speaks with Anna Miroshnichenko, an experienced Recruitment Partner, who shares her insights on the recruitment process, particularly in startups and scale-ups. Anna discusses the importance of building a recruitment system, engaging stakeholders, and the role of data in recruitment....

Navigating Recruitment in Tech with Rebecca Fox 21.01.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, host Sean Allen welcomes Rebecca Fox, Founder and CIO of Relentica. Rebecca shares her extensive career journey, which began at a young age influenced by her father's background in computer science. She discusses her passion for technology and how it has shaped her...

Hiring Content Design Consultants with Andy Long 14.01.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Long, Head of Content Design at Hippo Digital. Andy shares his extensive career journey, highlighting his transition from public sector roles to the private sector, and the differences in culture and hiring practices between the two. He e...

The Power of Transferable Skills: A Conversation with Favour Adefila 07.01.2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Favour Adefila, a versatile recruiter with experience across various sectors. They discuss Favour's career journey, the importance of transferable skills, and the evolving landscape of recruitment, including the use of AI and the significance...

Proactive Strategies for Effective Hiring 17.12.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Arran Collinge, an experienced talent acquisition professional. They discuss Arran's career journey, the importance of workforce planning in talent acquisition, and the need for proactive strategies in hiring. Arran emphasises that talent acqu...

Navigating Talent Acquisition in Startups 10.12.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with George Ko, a fractional talent and people partner at Kayzen. They discuss George's background in recruitment and venture capital, the evolving landscape of talent acquisition in startups, the critical importance of employer branding, and the r...

Niche languages: Chris Grounds on hiring for Rust? 03.12.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Christopher Grounds, a Software Engineering Manager at Switch2 Energy. Chris shares his unique journey into software engineering, transitioning from a background in philosophy and linguistics to leading engineering teams in the energy sector....

Scaling Tech Teams with Andy Norton 26.11.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Norton, VP of Technology at Flipdish. They discuss Andy's career journey from software engineering to leadership roles, the challenges of scaling teams at Cinch, and the importance of hiring for culture and capability. Andy shares insight...

Revitalizing Recruitment: The Power of Personalization 19.11.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of the "More Than a CV" podcast, host Sean Allen sits down with Steve Betts, a seasoned talent acquisition professional with a wealth of experience across various industries. They delve into the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, discussing the importance of humanizing the candidate experi...

From Mentee to Mentor: Lessons in Growth and Resilience 12.11.2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ In this episode of More Than a CV, Sean Allen sits down with Ant Evans, Transformation Agile Coach at Barclays. Together, they explore the power of mentorship, the lessons learned through change, and how growth often comes from the most unexpected places. Ant shares honest reflections on navigating career transi...

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