Why CVs are Dying

CVs have been a staple in the Western world for decades.
They were born out of a simple idea: let’s make it easier to figure out who to collaborate with, who to hire, and who to bring into our projects or companies.

Like any tool, CVs have a life cycle.
The world has changed, and they’re no longer fit for purpose.

Because the world will always change.
Just like we swapped typewriters for laptops, we’re now outgrowing the static, past-focused format of the traditional CV.

Over many years working in recruitment, coaching leaders, and applying for jobs in different countries myself… 

I’ve seen all sides of the CV world.
I’ve received them.
I’ve screened them.
I’ve written my own, again and again.
And that experience gave me a unique view into how we present ourselves - our skills, strengths, and history.

To be blunt - the more global and interconnected the world becomes, the harder it is to find a CV format that makes sense across borders, industries, and disciplines.

So I started asking:
What is truly universal?

We all bring something human - our personality, energy, and how we contribute to a mission.
That’s what matters.

Another thing that bugged me about traditional CVs?
The name-dropping.

“Here’s my fancy title.”
“Here’s the famous company I worked for - now you think I’m more valuable, right?”

But you don’t become better by association.
You still have to show up.
You still have to contribute.

Of course, I understand the value of credibility markers - I still list relevant roles, titles and affiliations on my LinkedIn.

But that’s not what defines me.

And: a CV tells me where you’ve been, but not where you’re going.

Where do you want to pour your energy now?
What are you currently obsessed with?
What are you excited to create?

That’s the spark.

So, I went back to the basics.

What could I use that was universal, understood across borders, and deeply connected to how we show up in the world?

Sustainable Development Goals!

17 goals created by the UN, recognised worldwide. I started asking people: Pick your top two SDGs. If you could dedicate 40 or 100 hours a week to something, which ones would you choose?

Those choices tell me where you're heading.
What drives you.
What kind of energy you'll bring to a team - even as industries shift, even as AI takes over, even as businesses pivot.

And that’s how the Human CV was born.

It’s not a replacement.
It’s an evolution.
A new tool for a new world.

When you move across the world, that big-name company might not matter anymore.
It might not carry weight in your new country.

But your values, your vision, your strengths?
Those travel with you.

So if you want to stand out in a changing world, start with something universal.
Start with something human.
Create your Human CV.