How AI and Skills-Based Hiring Are Replacing CVs

HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Wouter Durville, Co-Founder & CEO of TestGorilla, about the rise of skills-based hiring and how AI is transforming recruitment. Wouter shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind TestGorilla, and why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete.

He explains how AI-driven assessments, resume scoring, and video interviews are making hiring more fair, efficient, and predictive. The conversation also explores the future of work, shifting skill demands, and why critical thinking and human skills matter more than ever in an AI-driven economy.

🎓 In this episode, Wouter discusses:

1. Why collecting multiple data points reduces bias in hiring
2. Why CVs and degrees are poor predictors of job success
3. The case for skills-based hiring and how to implement it properly
4. The rising importance of soft skills and problem-solving in the AI era
5. How AI-powered assessments and interviews improve fairness and efficiency

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