More Than A CV

More Than A CV

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.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 35 mins

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - The Tech Authentication Specialists.

In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen interviews Adam Davis, Senior Systems Development Manager at bet365. Adam shares his career journey from software engineering to leadership, discussing the challenges and opportunities he faced while transitioning to a larger organisation. He emphasises the importance of buildi...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Jessica Simons-Boswell, the Enterprise Data Officer at Diligenta.

Jessica shares her extensive journey in the data field, discussing her transition from technical roles to leadership positions. She emphasises the challenges of building a data function from the ground...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Paul Hornby, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Bestway Healthcare. Paul shares his extensive career journey in e-commerce and digital transformation, discussing the importance of blending technical and commercial skills. He emphasises the value of networking, ...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen interviews Zahraa Murtaza, Senior Vice President, Agile Coach at BNY, who shares her diverse career journey from project management to agile coaching.

Zahraa discusses the importance of adaptability in hiring practices, the significance of transparency in the recruitment process...

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In this episode, Sean Allen speaks with Jacob Clark, Director of Engineering at Hyperact, about the evolving landscape of hiring in the tech industry. They discuss the importance of focusing on people in software development, the need for innovative hiring practices, and the significance of diversity and inclusion in building high-per...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen interviews Alex Fenton, a freelance consultant with a rich background in both corporate and startup environments. Alex shares his journey from working at major companies like Sky and Unilever to becoming a key player in the startup scene, particularly at Cuckoo.

The conversatio...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Mujtaba Ghauri, an Engineering Manager with over a decade of experience in software engineering. Mujtaba shares his career journey, starting as an intern at Auto Trader and progressing through various roles to his current position. He discusses his hiring philosophy...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Sean Kennedy, a seasoned talent acquisition professional known as 'Sean the TA guy.' They discuss the importance of personal branding in recruitment, the interplay between personal and employer branding, and the significance of storytelling in attracting candidates....

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, I speak with Richard McIntyre, Chief Engineer at BJSS, now part of CGI, about his unique journey into software engineering, the importance of building a strong engineering culture, and effective hiring practices.

Rich shares insights from his extensive experience in both the UK and Japan, emph...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Johnny Hiles, a talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in the tech and digital market. They discuss the importance of understanding the 'why' behind recruitment, the impact of employee ownership on recruitment strategies, and the significance of culture...

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, I speak with Mala Benn, Head of Engineering at Glean. Mala shares her diverse career journey from software development to tech leadership, emphasising the importance of leadership and team dynamics.

We discuss Glean's unique hiring process, which prioritises candidate experience, diversity, and...

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