Anyone starting out or in other situations has encountered the problem of a short resume or portfolio. This is often seen as a disadvantage, but I think this is wrong. In this episode, I will explain why and how it should be viewed.
I am far more interested in seeing portfolios and resumes as supporting material for a person than a way to shortlist people to talk to.
Nothing replaces having a conversation with someone to understand the story behind the paper or PDF. It also helps when hiring to trust your gut and not the paper, let's face it. Often resumes, in particular, are crafted to suit the situation, which is not always reality.