The resume might be a thing of the past

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its February jobs report on Friday, which will include the latest read on the unemployment rate.

Usually, when someone is looking for work, one of the first things they do is update their resume. But the traditional resume is dying.

“They are still around, but their importance and their ability to land you the job you want is definitely decreasing,” said Amanda Hoover, senior correspondent at Business Insider.

Some companies are asking applicants to answer specific questions, while others are adding a paid work trial to the hiring process.

“Marketplace” host Kristin Schwab spoke with Hoover about the changing role of the resume and her reporting on the topic.

To hear their conversation, use the audio player above.