Is The CV Dead?

If you're still relying on CVs to make hiring decisions, you might be missing your best candidates.
Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common, with more employers using practical assessments and skills tests to predict job performance rather than relying solely on work history and qualifications. At the same time, AI is changing how candidates present themselves and how employers evaluate applications.
In this episode, you'll learn where CVs still add value, why skills-based assessments are gaining traction, how applicant tracking systems (ATS) influence recruitment decisions, and what small businesses can do to improve their recruitment process without investing in expensive hiring technology.

Whether you're recruiting your first employee or regularly hiring for your growing team, this conversation will help you make better hiring decisions and avoid common recruitment mistakes.
• The CV isn't dead, but it's no longer the most reliable predictor of job performance.
• Skills-based hiring helps employers assess what candidates can actually do rather than focusing on job titles, degrees or career history.
• Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are still built around CVs, which is one reason they remain central to many recruitment processes.
• AI-generated applications are making it harder for employers to rely solely on CVs when shortlisting candidates.
• Practical skills-based assessments don't need to be expensive or complicated to improve hiring outcomes.
• LinkedIn profiles, recommendations and online presence increasingly influence recruitment decisions alongside traditional applications.
• Small businesses can strengthen their recruitment process by designing simple tasks that mirror real work rather than adding lengthy interview stages.
[00:00] Is the CV dead?[02:35] The rise of skills-based hiring[03:56] How applicant tracking systems shape recruitment[06:12] AI, LinkedIn and the future of CVs[10:21] CVs vs skills-based assessments[12:58] How employers are using online data[15:28] The impact of AI-generated CVs[18:01] Better hiring for small businesses
1. TestGorilla2. LinkedIn3. Google Chrome AI Mode4. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)5. Elevate Hub

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