Beyond the CV

Beyond the CV: Hiring Smarter in Today’s Job Market

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The hiring landscape has shifted, and fast. Despite rising candidate availability, employers are still grappling with skills shortages, higher expectations around flexibility and pay, and growing pressure to make the right hire, first time.

But here’s the challenge: when time is tight and applications are plenty, how do you spot the real talent hiding behind a polished CV?

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It Starts with Looking Beyond the Paper

A strong CV tells you what a person has done, not necessarily what they can do. To truly understand potential, employers need to look deeper. Interviews, assessments, and work trials all help reveal how a candidate thinks, collaborates, and performs in real-world scenarios.

Structured interviews and behavioural questioning are particularly powerful, helping hiring managers compare candidates consistently and fairly - reducing bias and improving outcomes.

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Try Before You Buy

Work trials and temporary-to-permanent models are increasingly popular for a reason. They give both parties a chance to assess in a live environment, a win-win when cultural alignment is just as important as capability.

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Due Diligence Still Matters

From referencing and right-to-work checks to verifying qualifications, screening remains a vital step in protecting your business. Done properly, it’s not about mistrust, it’s about ensuring a fair, compliant, and informed decision-making process.

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The Rise of the ‘Whole Candidate’ View

Tools like psychometric testing and even social media checks(used ethically and consistently) can offer another layer of insight into someone’s motivations, values, and working style. Combined thoughtfully, these methods help employers make smarter, more human-centred hiring decisions.

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When in Doubt, Partner Up

Bringing in specialist recruitment support can help lighten the load, from market insights and screening to shortlisting and compliance. A trusted partner won’t just fill a vacancy; they’ll strengthen your process, mitigate risk, and enhance long-term success.

The takeaway?‍

In an evolving labour market, hiring can’t rely on CVs alone. Structure,consistency, and transparency are key - and a little expert guidance can go along way toward finding your next great hire.

Join leading voices in HR and recruitment from Ogi, Confused.com and Acorn by Synergie to explore how businesses can make smarter, more confident hiring decisions in today’s competitive labour market on Thursday 20th November from 9am.

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