Are Resumes Needed?

Wow…. I am a big fan of Seth Godin but his most recent blog post is sure to cause some controversy in the recruiting world. 
Seth even acknowledges it with this line:
This is controversial, but here goes: I think if you’re remarkable, amazing or just plain spectacular, you probably shouldn’t have a resume at all.
I don’t […]

Resume Databases - Wrong For Nevada

Today, many job boards make more money from selling resume database access than they do fulfilling their primary business role ….posting jobs.   As much as resume database access may make sense in established markets, it does not make sense for Nevada. 
Why do I say this?  Nevada has been the fastest growing state for 20 years now. 
We do not have […]

Why I disagree with resume search

My position on resume search always draws some criticism.  Some, primarily agencies and job boards that sell resume database access, feel that resume search is beneficial to the jobseeker.  I disagree.  I would agree - if, and only if, the jobseeker ‘opted in’ and wanted their resume to be found.  In most instances however, that is not the […]

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