The Resume Is Dead
Is the résumé dead.
The resume is dead. Yes cataloguing a candidates work history is important but anything more than five to eight years old is so outdated its typically irrelevant anyway. Published on July 30 2015. July 30 2015 107 Likes 27 Comments.
Heres a short story about my friend illustrating why. And if you want to succeed in todays hiring environment its important to make sure your resume reflects the field in which. The traditional resume is still important to the job hunt but it has ceased to be the most important document.
Its worth mentioning upfront that resumes arguably still serve a purpose for many. Resumes arent dead but they are evolving as they always have. Traditionally most career advice has centered around building an impressive resume.
For recruiters they read more like poetry than reference material. And the thing that always came to mind. And how the web based resumes are taking over the internet in the 21st century.
For candidates it seems like you never really know if your resume is working the way you intended. Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has died Something isnt loading properly. This book will teach you how.
The resume is not dead. Your job opportunities however are alive and well. Is the Resume Dead.