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

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

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [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 candidates on navigating the current job market, optimising applications, and preparing for interviews. Discover how to stand out in a competitive landscape and leverage networking and personal branding for success. Connect with Margaret on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbuj/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbuj/] Find out more about Interview and Career Coaching with Margaret - https://interview-coach.co.uk/ [https://interview-coach.co.uk/] Access her free e-course on how to get hired faster - https://interview-coach.co.uk/get-hired-faster-free-bootcamp/ [https://interview-coach.co.uk/get-hired-faster-free-bootcamp/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

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

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [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 effective talent functions, coaching leaders, and creating inclusive, engaging interview processes. Connect with Amber on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberpeacock/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberpeacock/] Follow Gemba Advantage on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gembaadvantage/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/gembaadvantage/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

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

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [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 acquisition. If you're navigating the challenge of building scalable, high-impact teams or transitioning from agency to internal hiring, this episode is your blueprint for success. Discover how focusing on the value of great hires - not just the cost of bad ones - transformed their hiring strategy and boosted revenue. Matt reveals why building credibility with senior stakeholders, managing change, and empowering vertical ownership are vital for scaling effectively. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fairweather-14753380/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fairweather-14753380/] Check out careers at Software - https://www.softwire.com/careers/ [https://www.softwire.com/careers/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

Rethinking Recruitment: How Decision Science Can Transform Hiring

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [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. Connect with Ken on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kward69/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kward69/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

How Kong Scaled from 300 to 1000 Employees in 4 Years

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [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, global expansion, building company culture across regions, and the future of talent acquisition in the AI era. Connect with Jack on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackatkong/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackatkong/] Check out careers at Kong here - https://konghq.com/company/careers [https://konghq.com/company/careers] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.