Early Career CPD: guidance on CVs, LinkedIn and AI
The session focuses on practical insight into how hiring decisions are made, from initial screening through to recruiter review, with an emphasis on clarity, credibility and authenticity. The session will bring together complementary perspectives; sharing insights into internal hiring processes, including CV screening, applicant tracking systems and how early career candidates are assessed within organisations, and another providing an external recruitment perspective, focusing on market expectations, how CVs and LinkedIn profiles are evaluated, what signals credibility to recruiters, and how candidates can stand out in competitive applicant pools.
The overall goal is to provide practical, honest guidance that early career engineers can immediately apply, helping them navigate modern hiring processes with confidence while presenting their skills and experiences in a clear, human and credible way.
About the speaker
National Talent Acquisition Manager, Engineers Australia
Hanieh Akhlaghi is a senior talent leader with over 15 years’ experience spanning consulting, engineering, IT and professional services. She specialises in building future ready talent strategies that drive business growth, strengthen employer brands and elevate employee experience. Throughout her career, Hanieh has delivered measurable impact, including scaling EY’s Data & Analytics practice and leading national Talent Acquisition functions at KPMG and Capgemini, where she reduced agency reliance, embedded inclusive hiring practices and strengthened strategic workforce capability. Currently the National Talent Acquisition Manager at Engineers Australia, Hanieh established the organisation’s first in house TA function and leads initiatives across executive hiring, EVP development and AI enabled sourcing. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, mentoring hiring leaders, and aligning talent strategies with organisational purpose and long term goals.
