Employers Reject Résumés. Why You Should Stop Sending Them.

August 26, 2016 by Joshua
in Inc.com

My Inc.com story today, “Employers Reject Résumés. Why You Should Stop Sending Them.” begins

Employers Reject Résumés. Why You Should Stop Sending Them.

Nobody gives a final yes to a résumé. But they do give final no’s. What to do instead.

A well-placed woman, “Jane,” who saw me speak on a panel began the process of offering me a job. To put me in touch with her boss, Jane asked for my résumé.

I told her I preferred not to send it.

Why did I decline?

The role would complement my personal projects and had autonomy, leadership, and the opportunity to grow. My résumé looks great and fit the role.

The problem with résumés

I avoid sending résumés because people don’t approve résumés. People reject them.

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