You can keep or discard unsolicited resumes, but your practice should be consistent. Keeping some while discarding others could open you up to discrimination claims if your hiring decisions were ever challenged.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of unsolicited resumes you’re receiving, you can try to discourage job seekers from sending them by posting on job advertisements and on your careers page that you don’t accept them. When you do receive them, don’t review them—simply delete the file or email or shred the document. For more HR and Payroll resources, check out our Blog!
