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

This podcast episode delves into the challenges and limitations of using resumes in the job application process, highlighting the subjectivity and discriminatory nature of resumes, and proposing innovative alternatives such as online skills assessments, portfolios of work, gamifying the application process, and in-person problem-solving challenges.

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

TED Business

The Problem with Resumes: Nicos Marcou's Argument for a Bias-Free Hiring Process

The Subjectivity and Challenges of Resumes in the Job Application Process

The Problem with Resumes: Why They're a Poor Metric for Assessing Job Candidates

Rethinking Resumes: Exploring Alternative Hiring Methods for a More Equitable Workplace

Rethinking Resumes to Reduce Bias in Hiring

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

TED Business

00:06The Problem with Resumes: Nicos Marcou's Argument for a Bias-Free Hiring Process

The Problem with Resumes: Nicos Marcou's Argument for a Bias-Free Hiring Process

03:13The Subjectivity and Challenges of Resumes in the Job Application Process

The Subjectivity and Challenges of Resumes in the Job Application Process

06:43The Problem with Resumes: Why They're a Poor Metric for Assessing Job Candidates

The Problem with Resumes: Why They're a Poor Metric for Assessing Job Candidates

09:39Rethinking Resumes: Exploring Alternative Hiring Methods for a More Equitable Workplace

Rethinking Resumes: Exploring Alternative Hiring Methods for a More Equitable Workplace

12:30Rethinking Resumes to Reduce Bias in Hiring

Rethinking Resumes to Reduce Bias in Hiring