Why Your CV Isn't Working (And What to Do Instead) Conversation with Mark O'Brien

In this episode of the Biometrics Leadership Lab podcast, Amanda Cross speaks with Mark O'Brien, Founder and CEO at Warman O'Brien, to explore what really works when you're applying for your next role.

With over 20 years of recruitment experience and having placed talent across 25+ countries, Mark understands the journey candidates go through. In this conversation, he shares practical, honest guidance on how to craft a CV that gets noticed, perform confidently in post-COVID interviews, and use LinkedIn as a genuine part of your job search strategy.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The 3 CV sections that actually matter and why getting these right changes everything

• How CV standards are shifting: US vs. European expectations

• How to address employment gaps without raising concerns

• Red flags both sides should watch for: what concerns hiring managers, what should concern candidates 

• Asking the right questions about workload without signalling unwillingness to work hard when deadlines tighten

and more.

If you're in Biometrics, Data Science, Medical or Clinical roles and thinking about a move in 2026, this episode has the answers you've been looking for.

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Listen now and explore Warman O'Brien's candidate resources.