‘Your resume is worth nothing in 2026’: Viral post exposes how random tech hiring has become

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A viral social media post reveals a US startup founder received 6,840 applications for three engineering roles, planning random candidate selection regardless of qualifications. The post questions resume value in 2026, sparking debate about hiring practices, elite degrees, and luck's role in job acquisition. Users debate whether visibility and public projects matter more than traditional credentials.

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