The whole idea of resumes makes little sense. Suppose all of the facts check out, so HR has to give up LeStrade-ing your background so they can gleefully pounce

The whole idea of resumes makes little sense. Suppose all of the facts check out, so HR has to give up LeStrade-ing your background so they can gleefully pounce on something. What do they know? Where you worked, what on, your title. No idea what you learned, or retained - how much was original. How long it took, how well it worked. How you grew or soured as a human being. What wonderful ideas you might bring with you. The most valuable insights would come from a peer you sit down and chat with for an hour or two. But then they'd have to actually trust a trusted employee with a proven talent. Nope nope. You might conspire to form an 'actual talent' cabal. Remember Fairchild!