Want to hire top performers? Stop taking these shortcuts when sorting through resumes

When you read resumes, what mental shortcuts do you take? If you want to hire smart people, do you look for the reputation of their college? If you want people who are highly skilled and professional, do you look for the reputation of their current employers? And how much weight do you give to the pedigree of a candidate’s educational institution or previous employers? Everyone knows that a degree from Harvard does not guarantee intelligence...