Bias in recruitment is rarely loud or deliberate. It shows up quietly in instincts, preferences, and assumptions that shape hiring decisions. Recognising how these patterns influence outcomes is the first step towards designing more thoughtful systems.

CVs are familiar, convenient, and widely used, but they often tell us very little about how someone actually works. As work becomes more fluid and collaborative, it’s worth asking whether the signals we rely on for hiring decisions are still fit for purpose.