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#RI-69a908d2·4 months ago·
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“Hiring process is broken”

400 applicants, all optimized resumes, can't trust them

What I wish I knew
"How to scale resume review"
If I could tell you one thing
"Use personal referrals, avoid over-optimizing resumes"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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