one of the biggest fucking problems with traditional resumes or linkedin is how aggressively ppl pigeonhole you. ppl glance at your job history, make lazy assumptions… “oh you did x, so you must be a y” & suddenly you’re boxed into some narrow, reductive archetype. it’s brutal for anyone who thinks across domains, who isn’t easily... See more
signüllx.comone of the biggest fucking problems with traditional resumes or linkedin is how aggressively ppl pigeonhole you. ppl glance at your job history, make lazy assumptions… “oh you did x, so you must be a y” & suddenly you’re boxed into some narrow, reductive archetype. it’s brutal for anyone who thinks across domains, who isn’t easily classifiable. the only real antidote is a public profile built on ideas. a bunch of x posts, essays, or prototypes… whatever proves you think clearly, & thoughtfully. that’s the modern resume. it’s the only way to escape the traditional outcomes & hierarchies.
a pdf with bullet points is cope. hiring is moving toward a synthesis of what you produce, how you think in public, & how you build. for engineers, github & shipping velocity matter more than linkedin keywords. for designers, a live portfolio with rationale beats a static dribbble shot. for product, x threads & blogs showcasing strategic thinking &... See more
signüllx.commy friend was looking for a job recently & he kept getting down leveled because he was mostly just showcasing his resume instead of his work.
the only way to avoid getting down leveled or even escaping the promotion /employment orbit altogether is by having public thoughts, public work, public proof (even as a pseudo... See more
signüllx.comDevelop a fucking personality. You play it so safe on twitter, you think you’re a politician.
No one cares about you. You’re guarding a reputation you don’t have. And you never will unless you have an edge.
Have opinions, take sides, share your real thoughts. The worst case is AI generated... See more
vasx.comone of the biggest fucking problems with traditional resumes or linkedin is how aggressively ppl pigeonhole you. ppl glance at your job history, make lazy assumptions... “oh you did x, so you must be a y” & suddenly you’re boxed into some narrow, reductive archetype. it’s brutal for anyone who thinks across domains, who isn’t easily classifiable.
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if you want more out of your career, READ this:
the old path was linear: school → job → savings → retirement.
the new path is convergent: skills + assets + audience → optionality.
we keep applying industrial-age career advice to an AI-powered economy, and it's... See more