The CV Conundrum
9:00am, Fri, 3 Oct 2025
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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 5BWSee map below Description: The CV Conundrum session, part of the “Skill: Practical Employability” series, 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 of Otter Jobs and Felix O. of M923 Consulting, Hannah Bowen of Clarion Futures and Sarah McKinley, the panel will provide practical strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market.
Top 3 Takeaways:
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.
