By Tim Duggan
Publication Date: 2026-02-12 04:00:00
Opinion
Tim DugganLabor columnist
There’s a quiet shift taking place in the way we apply for jobs that goes largely unnoticed. Two changes are occurring simultaneously: applicants are increasingly using shortcuts to avoid the hassle of updating their resumes, and employers are drowning in the sea of nonsense.
Creating a resume has never been easier. All you need is a few kind words whispered gently into a computer program to create a resume that will make you sound like the unicorn employee every employer has been looking for.
At least that’s what you think. If your one-page resume says you’re a “results-oriented leader” who “led a cross-functional team” with…
