Extract evidence without embellishment
Course overview · 4 min reading + 12 min practice, estimated
Principles and method
Record the observation, its source and the criterion it informs. Distinguish a demonstrated task from a self-description such as excellent leader. Summaries should preserve relevant context and uncertainty. Do not allow a polished AI summary to introduce achievements absent from the original material. A negative finding needs evidence too: not mentioned is different from does not have. Keep notes professional and proportionate because they may be reviewed or challenged. Where a material claim is ambiguous, formulate a neutral question that allows the candidate to clarify their contribution.
Worked example
A CV says supported a quality audit. The screener records participation and asks which findings or actions the candidate owned. It does not upgrade the phrase into led all regulatory audits.
Put it into practice
Annotate five fictional CV statements with evidence, inference and a clarification question.
Use fictional information and keep your work in your own notes.
Compare your approach: self-review guidance
Keep the candidate’s actual contribution visible. Label uncertain ownership and avoid translating an employer’s success into the individual’s achievement without support.
Sources and further reading
Original Academy teaching and fictional examples. These references provide context, not endorsement. Edition 2026.09; updated 2026-09-24.
- CIPD: Selection methods
Professional context for selection methods and their limitations.
- GOV.UK: Discrimination in recruitment
UK legal context. Obtain advice for your jurisdiction and circumstances.