Nicos Marcou

Nicos Marcou, an HR leader known for his innovative approach to hiring, challenges the outdated reliance on resumes in recruitment. He uncovers the historical absurdity of these documents and discusses how they can misrepresent candidates' true talents. Marcou highlights the limitations of traditional resumes amidst evolving job markets and advocates for alternatives like online assessments and portfolios. His insights aim to foster a more inclusive hiring process that values skills over static formats.

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.