I would shortlist any candidate who sends me interesting GitHub repos from their portfolio. I reject every candidate who sends me a CV anyway
Shortlist Candidates with Interesting GitHub Repos
Interesting public code is a far stronger hiring signal than a CV for technical roles.
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