The title should have been focused on how the HR department isn't they key to getting a job anymore. HR requires resumes so they can scan them and look for keywords. Then if you pass the keyword test you get to move on to the hiring manager.

Being awesome or having a solid reputation won't help you get through HR. The author is advocating skipping HR entirely, which is a fine proposition. But it's not about the resume. The resume is just part of the established process.

Go, be awesome. But keep your resume updated so that you can keep track of your accomplishments and successes.