Are resumes a thing of the past?

Will resumes become redundant with the focus on social networking and media sites increasing? Fast Company Expert Blogs has a post by Jory Des Jardin who feels that the resumes are not going to hold as much weight in the future like they used to. At present too, most employers use the Internet to research a bit of background on potential employees and having some good information on social media sites and on the Internet in general about you, might hold more weight that a traditional resume.

Recruiters will need to scout and solicit talent now, start relationships with talent before they are ready to take leadership positions. And with the Y Generation, which prefers flexibility and balance over the traditional perks, titles and salary won't be the primary attractors to companies. Pre-existing relationships with these companies will be. And recruiters won't be sifting through resumes, but finding better ways for candidates to find them.