HR Leaders How AI and Skills-Based Hiring Are Replacing CVs
Aug 28, 2025
Wouter Durville, Co-Founder & CEO of TestGorilla, discusses the cutting edge of recruitment by introducing skills-based hiring that replaces outdated CVs. He shares how AI-driven assessments and video interviews enhance fairness and efficiency in hiring. Wouter highlights the growing demand for critical thinking and soft skills in a tech-focused work environment. He also emphasizes how collecting multiple data points can reduce bias, ensuring that talent discovery is more equitable and reflective of real job success potential.
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Use AI Interviews But Keep Humans In Control
- Combine AI video interviews with structured interview guides and let all candidates take them.
- Keep humans in the loop to customize questions and weighting for your role.
CVs Losing Predictive Value
- CVs and degrees are poor predictors of job success and their value is declining.
- TestGorilla collects multiple datapoints to better predict on-the-job performance.
Make Assessments Relevant To Improve Quality
- Offer relevant assessments that take time so applicants prove genuine interest and skills.
- Expect higher candidate satisfaction; most prefer fair, skills-based chances.