CVs Are Dead: Why Skills-Based Hiring Is the Future of Recruitment
Special Guests
Featuring Dr. John McMackin, Associate Professor at DCU Business School
Is it time to ditch the CV? In this episode of The Talent Fix, we explore the rise of skills-based hiring and what it means for the future of recruitment.
Barry Prost, Chair at Rent a Recruiter and the Dublin Regional Skills Forum, sits down with Dr. John McMackin one of Ireland’s leading voices in HR and leadership to discuss why traditional CVs may no longer be fit for purpose in today’s talent landscape.
From outdated job descriptions to internal mobility barriers and digital skills taxonomies, this episode is packed with insights that HR and talent acquisition leaders can’t afford to miss.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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Why skills are a better predictor of job performance than qualifications or experience
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The challenges and benefits of adopting a skills-first hiring strategy
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How to assess and validate candidate skills without relying solely on CVs
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The importance of shared skills language and taxonomies within organisations
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How skills passports are empowering employees and improving retention
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What internal mobility really means — and why many companies resist it
Who Should Listen?
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HR Directors & People Leaders
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Talent Acquisition Managers
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Recruitment Partners
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Business Leaders exploring innovative hiring strategies
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Anyone interested in the future of work and workforce planning
About Dr. John McMackin
Dr. McMackin is Associate Professor at DCU Business School, with a PhD from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Columbia. His research in skills-first HR is helping organisations across sectors reimagine how they attract, assess, and retain talent.
Reference: Dr. McMackin’s Research
For a deeper exploration of these concepts, refer to Dr. John McMackin’s research paper, “Skills-First HR: A Key Enabler of Future Global Strategy“ , which provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and implementation strategies of skills-based hiring.
