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I have the absolute opposite reaction when filtering resumes. I just want something plainly written on 1 page so I can get a feeling for your career. Why do I care if you can format a document in a pretty way? Has literally nothing to do with what a resume is which is explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit. Filtering by style seems like a great way to filter out great candidates

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I think you misunderstand what I mean by style. It can also be plaintext if the candidate feels like is the best approach to solve the problem.

But there needs to be a sense of personality behind it. Some reflection on their personal approach to life and problems.

I don't want to hire a set of milestones and qualifications, I want to hire a person.

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