Episode 9

The Transferable Skills That Make Generalists Vital in a Tech-Driven World

Published on: 1st July, 2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/

In this episode of More Than A CV, Sean Allen speaks with Matt Tordoff, Chief Information Officer at Altus Group, who shares his journey from gaming in the '90s to leading tech transformations across various industries.

Discover how a generalist mindset and transferable skills can be your ultimate career superpower. Matt discusses the importance of agility in digital transformation and how lateral moves can develop empathy and leadership.

Learn how to leverage problem-solving skills to advance your career, especially in times of rapid change with AI. Tune in to uncover how adaptability and broad understanding can set you apart in any industry.

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-tordoff-593551b/

✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/

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🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

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More Than A CV
More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.