No-resume hiring: Founder just talks with people to find out if they can take initiatives and solve problems on their own

Easemyexpo has made a stir online with his approach to recruitment. He has basically stopped using resumes and structured interviews. Instead he has raw conversations with people.

The viral post

In a post on X that went viral Shukla said he spends the 10 to 15 minutes just talking. No prepared questions, no complex frameworks. He wants to see if a candidates energy fits with the company culture. He looks for people with ” agency ” meaning they can take initiative and solve problems on their own. If the energy is right. He thinks the person “gets it ” they are hired on the spot.

How the game is changing

This bold approach has sparked an online debate. Some startup employees like the “on-the-spot” approach while others are skeptical. Critics worry about scalability; it’s hard to stay objective when hiring people across different departments.People also question how candidates are shortlisted without resumes. In a market there are concerns that this approach might hurt talented but quiet individuals. However for job seekers of automated systems being judged on personality and mindset is a welcome change. Whether this is the future of hiring or just an experiment, Shukla has highlighted the desire for a human connection, in the workplace.