Resumes fail to capture true potential

Resumes have been a mainstay in the job application process for decades, despite little evidence that they actually work. The reliance on resumes, both in manual reviews and automated scans, fails to capture the true potential and genius of individuals, as demonstrated by the example of Leonardo da Vinci, whose resume would not have hinted at his extraordinary talents. Resumes also contribute to discriminatory practices, as evidenced by the success rates of candidates who whiten their names or change them to those associated with the opposite gender.