Your Best Hire Might Not Have the Perfect CV
We’ve all been there. You’re looking through a pile of CVs, and most candidates seem to tick the same boxes. Same job titles, same qualifications, same buzzwords. But what if the perfect person for your role doesn’t have the “perfect” resume?
At Accelerec, we believe CVs only tell part of the story. They show you what someone has done, but not always who they are or what they’re truly capable of.
Why Traditional CV Screening Misses Great Candidates
Here’s the problem with relying only on CVs:
- Job titles can be misleading – A “Marketing Assistant” at one company might do the same work as a “Marketing Manager” at another
- Industry experience isn’t everything – Someone from retail might have brilliant customer service skills perfect for your client-facing role
- Career changers get overlooked – People switching industries often have transferable skills that aren’t obvious at first glance
- CV formatting matters too much – A poorly formatted CV might hide a brilliant candidate
How Accelerec Looks Beyond the Paper
Our AI doesn’t just scan for keywords. It digs deeper to understand what candidates can actually do and how they might fit into your team.
Smart Skill Analysis
Instead of just matching job titles, our system looks at the actual skills someone has used. A candidate might not have “Project Manager” in their title, but if they’ve organised events, coordinated teams, and managed budgets, they’ve got project management skills.
Cross-Industry Talent Spotting
Great skills transfer between industries. Our AI recognises when someone’s retail experience gives them customer service expertise, or when their sports background shows leadership and teamwork abilities.
Personality and Culture Fit
Beyond technical skills, we help identify candidates who’ll thrive in your company culture. This includes looking at communication style, problem-solving approach, and how they work with others.
Learning Potential Assessment
Some of the best hires are people who can grow into a role. Our system identifies candidates with strong learning ability and adaptability – qualities that often matter more than perfect experience.
AI Assessment That Shows True Ability
Our AI assessments go beyond what’s written on paper. These smart evaluations test real-world skills and give you data-backed confidence when considering candidates.
What our AI assessments measure:
- Communication skills through interactive scenarios
- Problem-solving ability with practical challenges
- Technical knowledge relevant to the role
- Creative thinking and innovation potential
- Leadership and teamwork capabilities
The AI assessment results help you see a candidate’s true potential – especially valuable when considering people who might not have traditional backgrounds but show real promise for the role.
Why This Changes Everything for Recruiters
Traditional approach: Filter by job titles and keywords, miss unique candidates
Accelerec approach: Understand true capabilities, find hidden gems
This means you can:
- Expand your talent pool without spending more time screening
- Find candidates others miss because they don’t fit the typical mould
- Hire for potential, not just past experience
- Reduce bias by focusing on abilities rather than background
- Build stronger teams with diverse skills and perspectives
Ready to Find Your Hidden Talent?
Stop missing out on great candidates just because their CV doesn’t look “perfect”. With Accelerec, you can see the potential that others miss and build stronger teams with people who are ready to grow with your company.
Book a demo or start your free trial today and start finding the talent that’s been hiding in plain sight.
Accelerec, AI recruitment that sees beyond the resume. Better hiring starts with seeing the whole person.
