Explore alternative methods for assessing job candidates that include online skills assessments, portfolios of work, video testimonials, collaborative problem-solving, simulations, gamification, and in-person problem-solving. This chapter highlights the benefits of these methods in creating a diverse talent pool and discusses the drawbacks of traditional resumes.
Resumes are a mainstay of the job application process — despite little evidence that they actually help job-seekers or employers get what they want. So why are we still so preoccupied with them? HR leader Nicos Marcou dives into the absurdity of these one-page documents (or can they be two pages?) and offers an update on how companies should think about hiring qualified candidates. After the talk, Modupe shares research on reducing discrimination in the hiring process.