[thesuitonym]

Even though I'd never go back to an office, I think this is a completely reasonable way to hire. It sets the expectation right off the bat that this is not a remote position, so candidates will self-select. Off to a good start.

Requiring someone to drop off a resume reduces friction and frustration--I can give you my resume that tells you everything, and I don't have to write it again into your weird HR software that requires me to set up an account for a job I probably won't get.

It gives you a chance to do a short prescreen as soon as the applicant drops off their resume, giving instant feedback to them.

Honestly, although that culture isn't what I'm looking for now, when I was starting out, I would have loved to see somewhere like this near me.