When you&#x27;re getting hired you&#x27;re just selling someone on the idea of you. You just need to create a signal that you&#x27;re worth the purchase. There is nothing magic about a resume other than it&#x27;s the most typical way an employee sells themselves. Other signals of your worth could be recommendations, credentials, publications, intelligent conversation, etc.<p>I prefer the &quot;meet and greet&quot; approach to job hunting. If we have a good conversation about their needs and how I&#x27;d satisfy them, I&#x27;m inclined to feel a little insulted when a resume is asked for.