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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, emphasising the importance of potential and problem-solving skills, and how he fosters a culture of growth and opportunity within his teams.

Mujtaba also highlights the significance of mentorship, diversity, and creating a supportive environment for team members to thrive. He offers valuable insights for new managers on building high-performing teams and the importance of open communication and feedback.

Connect with Mujtaba here – Mujtaba Ghauri | LinkedIn

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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. Sean shares insights on measuring success in branding efforts, tips for building a personal brand, and strategies for starting employer branding campaigns. The conversation emphasises the need for consistency, creativity, and authenticity in branding efforts.

Connect with Sean the TA Guy here – Sean Kennedy | LinkedIn 

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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, emphasising the need for collaboration between engineering and recruitment teams to achieve rapid hiring success. He discusses the impact of Japanese work culture on his hiring philosophy, the role of AI in the hiring process, and offers valuable advice for hiring managers and recruiters.

Connect with Richard here - Richard McIntyre | LinkedIn

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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 and values in hiring practices.

Johnny shares insights on developing an effective Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and emphasises the need for diversity and inclusion in recruitment. He also offers valuable advice for recruitment professionals looking to improve their practices.

Connect with Jonny here – Jonny Hiles | LinkedIn

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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 transparency. Mala highlights the significance of employer branding and the use of technology in recruitment, as well as the continuous feedback loop that helps improve the hiring process.

The conversation concludes with insights on maintaining communication with candidates post-offer and the importance of a supportive onboarding experience.

Connect with Mala here - Mala Benn | LinkedIn

Check out careers at Glean here - Careers at Glean

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