For years, a CV has been the go-to document for assessing graduate talent. It tells employers where a student studied, what qualifications they've earned and the experience they've gained. But here's the problem: a CV only tells part of the story. It can't show curiosity, resilience, motivation or the ability to adapt. It doesn't reveal how someone approaches challenges, learns new skills or what drives them to succeed. And in today's job market, those qualities are becoming

With over a million young people now outside work, education and training, the case for a human-centred approach to early talent recruitment has never been more urgent.

The majority of early talent candidates receive little to no credible feedback after applying for numerous applications. Explainable AI may be the solution if designed in the right way and if we ask the right questions when sourcing digital tools.