Start the shredders

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173031991814896.html

I’ve said it before, people need to stop working on updating their résumé and start working on publicly visible side-projects .

Now, this article shows a new trend where employers are not looking at résumés but want to know you better by your online interactions.

Companies are increasingly relying on social networks such as LinkedIn, video profiles and online quizzes to gauge candidates’ suitability for a job. While most still request a résumé as part of the application package, some are bypassing the staid requirement altogether.