Are CVs Dead? Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Changing Recruitment (with Dr. John McMackin, DCU Business School) Episode 21.
In this episode of The Talent Fix, Barry Prost speaks with Dr. John McMackin, Associate Professor at DCU Business School, to explore why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete — and how a skills-first approach can futureproof your hiring strategy.From skills taxonomies to internal mobility barriers, we unpack the research and offer practical advice for HR and TA leaders navigating this evolving landscape.00:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome00:54 - Skills vs Experience in Hiring02:20 - Why Skills Predict Performance Better Than Qualifications04:55 - Challenges of Adopting a Skills-First Approach06:45 - Importance of Shared Skills Language (Taxonomy)09:00 - Resistance to Skills Transparency & Internal Mobility12:00 - Starting with Pilot Projects in Skills-Based Hiring13:30 - How to Assess Skills Beyond the CV15:40 - The Role of Self-Assessment & Performance Management17:00 - Rethinking Job Descriptions & Qualifications19:45 - Addressing Bias in Hiring Decisions21:00 - Skills Passports: Empowering Employee Development22:50 - Where to Access the Full Research23:30 - Closing Remarks & OutroAbout Rent a RecruiterRent a Recruiter is a B2B embedded recruitment agency helping high-growth and enterprise companies scale their talent acquisition with flexible, cost-effective hiring solutions. Our embedded recruiters work as an extension of your internal team, helping you find top talent faster, smarter, and with less risk.We specialise in scalable recruitment across sectors and empower businesses with a skills-first mindset to match the right people to the right roles.Want to learn more or book a consultation?Visit https://rentarecruiter.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Mastering Workforce Upskilling: Insights from Industry Experts. Episode 20
Mastering Workforce Upskilling with special guests, Breeda O’Toole from IDA Ireland and Carmel Keane of Fort Wayne Metals. Join us as we dive into the critical topic of workforce upskilling alongside two esteemed guests: Breeda O’Toole from IDA Ireland and Carmel Keane of Fort Wayne Metals. This podcast explores strategies, trends, and practical examples for embedding continuous learning into organisational cultures.Key Themes from the Podcast:1. Trends Shaping Workforce Upskilling2. Overcoming Challenges to Embrace Continuous Learning3. Practical Case Study: Fort Wayne Metals4. Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Workforce
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Future Stars: Identifying Success in Potential Hires. Episode 19
In this episode we talk to Charlotte Melkert, co-founder of Equalture, which is revolutionising the recruitment landscape. With an eye for fairness and a passion for disrupting the status quo, she's challenging the traditional reliance on CVs and transforming how we think about talent acquisition.Charlotte shares her views on which competencies (flexibility and learning ability) & traits (conscientiousness & proactivity) are the greatest predictors of a candidates success in the role. Charlotte gives some brilliant practical tips for how HR Managers can easily start to shift towards a competency based approach for hiring. For example 1) compare / contrast traits & competencies of your high performing teams vs your low performing teams; 2) Ask your Hiring Manager, what are the traits/competencies of the high performing individuals in your team? 3) Ask your Hiring Managers the 'Golden Question': if this person left the company tomorrow - what skills / competencies would you lose? Finally, Charlotte shares her view of the future of Talent Acquisition becoming a key strategic pillar of every organisation.
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Next-Level Engagement: Flexibility & Strategies for Modern Workplaces. Episode 18
In this episode of the Talent Fix we talk to Caroline Reidy, the owner and managing director of the HR Suite and an HR & Employment Law Expert. Caroline is also an author and TEDx presenter. Caroline shares her views on Employee Engagement; Flexible Working; Interview Best Practice and the main challenges businesses are facing today!Listen to Carolines recommendations on how to give objective interview feedback and link it to competencies. In addition Caroline gives her recommendations on what to do when you have an urgent requirement from an employee.
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HR Champions: Adopting Elite Sports Traits for Business Success. The Talent Fix Episode 17
In this episode of the Talent Fix: Shayne Murphy gives his views on the top 5 traits the highest performers typically possess - how many of these do your team members have?!Shayne Murphy, is a performance coach with Manchester City Football Club and the Scottish National Football Team discussing building high performing teams. Shayne shares his thoughts on what lessons businesses can learn from sports when it comes to culture, skills, motivation and leadership.
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