TED: Looking for a job? Highlight your ability, not your experience | Jason Shen

TED: Looking for a job? Highlight your ability, not your experience | Jason Shen

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Business, Life Skills

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the disconnect between college degrees and career paths, highlighting that many people work in fields unrelated to their studies. It critiques outdated hiring systems and emphasizes the need for new strategies to identify talent. The speaker shares personal experiences and suggests expanding talent searches, hiring for performance, and gaining a holistic view of candidates. The video concludes with a call to action for employers to adopt innovative hiring practices and for candidates to showcase their skills beyond traditional resumes.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of work samples in the hiring process according to the author?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What personal experience did the author share regarding being labeled as a job-hopper?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the impact of outdated hiring practices on talent acquisition as mentioned in the text.

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