Resumes are dead. There. I said it. Someone had to. Do you know who else – I think – would say it? Bill Jensen and Josh Klein, who are the authors of Hacking Work: Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results. With so much of the world interfacing with the interweb, I would like to modestly propose that, first, people transform their summary of work from paper to an online portfolio (LinkedIn is a great place to start) and, second, that you blow-up the old summary-education-highlights-community-interests formula of a resume and showcase cool answers to better questions.

To demonstrate this new strategy I have chosen my friend and Managing Editor of the Daily Gumboot, Kurt Heinrich, as a test monkey subject. Why? Well, Kurt is a traditional and, at times, conservative and, every day, a by-the-book fellah. So, if I can convince him that this formula presents a powerfully practical new direction for your LinkedIn profile, digital resume and work search in general, then I can probably convince you.

The idea comes from Rotman School of Management professor Don Tapscott’s formula for what the next era of resumes will look  like. Check out this great new way for Kurt to organize his information:

Kurt Heinrich’s New Resume

What I know

Work. Life. Hustle. That’s what I know.

I know a lot about communicating and public relations. I know how to research, write and present information really, really well. And I make interesting, sharp and sexy videos for corporations, non-profits and people. My infographs and documents are hip and stylish, too. When it comes to politics, I know how to build, coordinate and evaluate effective communications strategies for campaigns.

In my personal life, I know how to cook amazing food – specializing in French and Japanese styles – and share it with people at engaging and enjoyable dinner parties. Finally, I also have high-level, internationally-certified speciality for negotiating with Red Heads.

Where I’ve done it

Peak Communicators. Vision Vancouver. The Daily Gumboot (Co-Founder and Managing Editor). The Lookout newspaper (CFB Esquimalt). Several 90-second internships at various Vancouver-based media organizations through BCIT. And as a consultant who works harder than anything you’ve ever seen.

How I got this knowledge

Bishop’s University and the University of Victoria, where I studied History (BA, MA). BCIT, where I learned about Broadcast Journalism. Japan, where I taught English and lived by myself in a giant house in Amori prefecture, which allowed me to master the art of written and verbal correspondence to people far, far away. And the street, where I put it all together so that I can communicate effectively to different people in the ways that they want to be engaged.

Who I know, what they know

I know the Mayor of Vancouver. And Kevin Quinlan, who communicates for the Mayor. I know a lot of the councillors and powerbrokers at City Hall, too. These people know a lot about governance. More importantly, I know John Horn, who knows a lot about pirates and something called Johnism, which I don’t like, but – just in case it actually pans out as an ideiology – I’ll stay close and run his communications strategy. Now, I’m not one to name-drop, but I also know non-profit community builders who work in health, athletics, media, arts and culture, and business. My network includes world-changing lawyers, doctors, consultants, business owners, professors, teachers, and so many foodies. The Bishop’s University alumni network is also one of my powerfully connective tools. Oh, and Germany.

Who I want to meet

Jean Chretien. Paul Martin. Bill Clinton. Michael Ignatieff. Stephen Harper. And Batman.

What I want to learn

Talking on camera. Leading teams of world-changers. And John’s model for sustainable economics – he doesn’t explain it in terms I understand, but he speaks with such passion that I can’t help but me interested.

What I want to create

The greatest and most downright honest strategic communications plan for the political organization or superawesome non-profit that hires me.

What tools will help me be productive

Well, I could do pretty much anything with an iPhone and an intern from the Sauder Business School. And some butter.

If you want 115% Kurt Heinrich productivity I recommend equpping me with some amazing digital media technology (cameras, editing software, iMac, amazing bandwidth), a reasonable budget (I’m very cost-effective and fiscally conservative), and my red-headed partner, Theo.

So there it is. The storyboard for Kurt’s next great digital story. World-changers of the, um, world, think about modelling your next resume after Mr. Tapscott’s fantastic, audience-inspiring questions. Thanks for being a test subject, Kurt. I hope this catches Bill Clinton’s eye… If not, Theo sure will!

John might be suspicious of Kurt...but not his amazing new resume.

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