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TED Business

Work has changed. Why haven't resumes? | Nicos Marcou

Nov 20, 2023
14:08
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HR leader Nicos Marcou delves into the absurdity of resumes and offers an update on how companies should think about hiring candidates. Alternative evaluation methods include online skills assessments, portfolios, video testimonials, problem-solving simulations, and gamification. The chapter also highlights biases in the hiring process and suggests alternative approaches.
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Quick takeaways

  • Resumes are an antiquated and biased way of gauging a person's work history and potential, perpetuating bias in hiring.
  • To create a more equitable workplace, alternative methods like skills assessments, portfolios, video testimonials, simulations, and gamified challenges should be considered, as resumes are a terrible metric for assessing candidates.

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Questioning the Use of Resumes

Resumes are an antiquated and biased way of gauging a person's work history and potential. They fail to capture the genius and potential of individuals like da Vinci and perpetuate bias in hiring.

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