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.

  1. Revolutionising Recruitment: Bjarne Vibe on AI and Community Building

    3D AGO

    Revolutionising Recruitment: Bjarne Vibe on AI and Community Building

    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 opportunities and challenges. Bjarne discusses the importance of building and nurturing talent acquisition communities, especially in Denmark, and emphasises the need for personalised candidate interactions to gain a competitive edge. The conversation also touches on the significance of employer branding and the strategic role of talent acquisition beyond traditional HR functions. Bjarne provides practical advice on managing applicant flow during high-volume periods and highlights the importance of candidate feedback and communication. He explores the misconceptions surrounding AI in recruitment and debates the fairness and bias issues it presents. The episode concludes with a look at current trends in candidate experience and the value of genuine interactions in creating brand ambassadors. This engaging discussion is a must-listen for anyone involved in talent acquisition, offering actionable insights and a glimpse into the future of recruiting. Connect with Bjarne here – Bjarne Vibe | LinkedIn Join the Talent Acquisition Danmark Community – Talent Acquisition Danmark ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    34 min
  2. Why Recruiting Shouldn’t Be a Claw Machine, but a Production Line

    FEB 4

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

    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. She emphasises the need for transparency and communication in the hiring process and shares her experiences in hiring across different cultures. Anna also highlights the significance of candidate engagement and the educational initiatives she is undertaking to help non-recruiters understand the recruitment process better. Connect with Anna here – Anna Miroshnichenko | LinkedIn ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    41 min
  3. Navigating Recruitment in Tech with Rebecca Fox

    JAN 21

    Navigating Recruitment in Tech with Rebecca Fox

    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 career, leading her to executive roles in various organisations, including NCC Group and the Ministry of Justice. Rebecca emphasises the importance of aligning technology strategies with business goals and the role of AI in driving transformation within organisations. The conversation delves into the nuances of recruitment in the tech sector. Rebecca highlights the significance of networking and building relationships in the hiring process, advocating for a proactive approach to recruitment. She shares insights on the importance of prioritising recruitment, maintaining a strong relationship with talent acquisition teams, and the need for agility in hiring amidst economic uncertainties. The episode concludes with Rebecca offering advice on the importance of pre-boarding candidates and fostering a positive onboarding experience to ensure new hires feel engaged and committed from day one. Connect with Rebecca here – Rebecca Fox | LinkedIn Find out more about Relentica here – Relentica ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    43 min
  4. Hiring Content Design Consultants with Andy Long

    JAN 14

    Hiring Content Design Consultants with Andy Long

    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 emphasises the importance of consultancy skills in content design and discusses the role of AI in the industry. Andy also offers valuable advice for those looking to make a similar transition, focusing on empathy and understanding organisational culture. Connect with Andy here – Andy Long | LinkedIn Find out more about Hippo Digital here – Hippo Digital Check out careers at Hippo Digital here – Careers at Hippo Digital ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    39 min
  5. The Power of Transferable Skills: A Conversation with Favour Adefila

    JAN 7

    The Power of Transferable Skills: A Conversation with Favour Adefila

    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 of diversity and inclusion in hiring practices. Favour shares insights on global recruitment strategies and offers advice for those considering a career pivot. Connect with Favour here – Favour Adefila | LinkedIn ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    31 min
  6. Proactive Strategies for Effective Hiring

    12/17/2025

    Proactive Strategies for Effective Hiring

    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 acquisition goes beyond recruitment, highlighting the significance of understanding attrition and culture. They also explore the challenges of niche hiring, the executive search mindset, and the importance of measuring success in talent acquisition. The conversation concludes with practical advice on implementing the MoSCoW framework for effective hiring. Connect with Arran here – Arran Collinge | LinkedIn ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    55 min
  7. Navigating Talent Acquisition in Startups

    12/10/2025

    Navigating Talent Acquisition in Startups

    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 role of AI in hiring. George emphasises the need for a cultural add in hiring practices and shares insights on how to create unique employer branding strategies that resonate with potential candidates. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to the future of talent acquisition in 2026. Connect with George here – George Ko | LinkedIn ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    26 min
  8. Niche languages: Chris Grounds on hiring for Rust?

    12/03/2025

    Niche languages: Chris Grounds on hiring for Rust?

    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. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of hiring for niche technologies like Rust, the importance of mindset and diversity in hiring practices, and the evolving landscape of software engineering. Chris emphasises the value of a positive team culture and the need for companies to be open to diverse backgrounds and learning potential in candidates. Connect with Chris here – Christopher Grounds | LinkedIn ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn 🙏 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.

    45 min
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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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  • Creator
    Biometric Talent
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
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    © Copyright 2026 Biometric Talent
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