REWORK Titles, tenure, and paths don't matter
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore why traditional resumes and job titles are losing their relevance in hiring. Discover the power of showcasing real projects to demonstrate skills and creativity. Learn how proactive portfolio building can set candidates apart from the competition. The conversation also dives into the challenges of hiring in tech, balancing team growth, and nurturing junior talent. Get insights on evaluating candidates effectively beyond their credentials, focusing instead on demonstrated work.
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Work Trumps Titles And Resumes
- Hiring decisions should be driven primarily by the candidate's actual work rather than titles or resume claims.
- Real work reveals creative range, attention to detail, and problem-solving in ways CVs cannot.
The 37Better Portfolio Experiment
- Jason created the 37Better redesigns (FedEx, a bank, car interface) to show alternate, clearer designs and explain his thinking.
- Those public redesigns built a portfolio that attracted clients and even drew David to the company.
How Public Work Attracted Talent
- DHH first connected with 37signals after seeing the public 37Better redesigns and replied to a coding prompt that Jason shared.
- That visible work and public projects were decisive in bringing him into the company.