The CV Conundrum

9:00am, Fri, 3 Oct 2025

  • Event Details
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  • Type of event: Regular weekly seminar session
    Start time: 9:00am
    End time: 12:30pm
    Venue: The Ridgeway Community Centre,
    Blackdown Close,
    Buckskin, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 5BW

    Description: The CV Conundrum

    The CV Conundrum

    Skill: Practical Employability”

    The CV Conundrum session, part of the offers a rare and valuable behind-the-scenes look at how Recruiters, HR and Hiring Managers truly interact with CVs. Featuring expert insights from Tracy Fisher MCIPD of Otter Jobs, Felix Obadaki of M923 Consulting, Hannah Bowen of Clarion Futures, and Sarah McKinlay FCIPD of SJ McKinlay Consulting, the panel will provide practical strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market.

    See Through the Eyes of a Hirer
    You'll witness, in real time, how hiring professionals scan and interpret CVs, understand what catches their attention first to what gets skipped over entirely. This session demystifies the decision-making process and highlights the importance of structure and clarity.

    Insights from All Angles
    With perspectives from seasoned recruiters and peer feedback from fellow attendees, members will gain a well-rounded understanding of what makes a CV effective across industries and roles. Tracy and Felix  will share contrasting approaches, proving there’s no one-size-fits-all.  However there is a right fit for each job.

    Understand the Review Process
    The session will break down the actual steps CVs go through once submitted from the initial skim, the shortlisting phase, to deeper evaluations. This clarity empowers you to tailor your CVs more strategically for each stage of review.

    Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to hear real-time insights from professionals who review CVs every day. We look forward to seeing you there!