CEO’s “Most Successful Hire” Had No Resume, Now Runs Company Operations

Tasleem Ahmad Fateh, founder of a ghostwriting agency, recently shared an unconventional hiring experience on LinkedIn that has garnered widespread attention. In his viral post, Fateh explained that his "most successful hire" had no prior experience and didn’t submit a resume. Instead, the applicant—identified as Laiba—chose to submit a video application through LinkedIn, showcasing her passion and why she should be hired.

Competing against 800 other candidates, Laiba's innovative approach impressed Fateh, leading him to hire her. Six months later, she became an equity partner, running the agency’s operations and delivering impressive results, such as generating 30 million views for clients in a single month.

Fateh used the story to encourage hiring managers to look beyond traditional qualifications, writing, "99% of all jobs can be taught. Laiba is living proof of this… Give people a chance." His post, which received over 3,000 likes, drew widespread praise from users who commended his approach for valuing potential over resumes.