Looks Good on Paper

May 24 2024 45 ep. 36 mins 3
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Looks Good on Paper flips hiring on its head. Hosted by Andrew Wood and Anita Chauhan, we dive into why CVs and "perfect fits" are overrated. Through fun, insightful conversations with industry experts, we explore how skills, potential, and real experience should be the focus of hiring... not what looks good on paper. 

Quick, candid, and packed with actionable insights, we’re here to rewrite the rules of hiring, one episode at a time.

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