It’s fairly standard practice to submit a resume, a cover letter and several references when applying for a job.

That could be changing, and actually has at some tech and marketing companies. They are throwing out the resume requirement and looking instead at applicants’ digital presence: social media, blogs, Twitter, even YouTube.

Brandon Smith explains why your Web presence might soon be more valuable than your resume.

Brandon Smith teaches about leadership, communication, and workplace culture at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. More of his advice is on his blog and at theworkplacetherapist.com. And while you’re there, ask him your workplace or career question. We might use your question on a future radio segment.

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