There always is the possibility that startups are the only place that would accept a homeless guy with little experience.
He seems to have writing skills, which is a useful skill, but with very little "resume fluff" to prove it. A white-collar job looks down upon even 6-months of unemployment... seeing years and years of unemployment / odd jobs is just a giant red mark.
Even if someone is fully qualified, you are simply going to favor the resume with a "solid work history" over someone with a whole bunch of holes.
Startups on the other hand, cannot afford that luxury. They often need the skills immediately and don't about those sorts of matters as much.
He seems to have writing skills, which is a useful skill, but with very little "resume fluff" to prove it. A white-collar job looks down upon even 6-months of unemployment... seeing years and years of unemployment / odd jobs is just a giant red mark.
Even if someone is fully qualified, you are simply going to favor the resume with a "solid work history" over someone with a whole bunch of holes.
Startups on the other hand, cannot afford that luxury. They often need the skills immediately and don't about those sorts of matters as much.