Looking for a job

What was the speaker's college major?

• Journalism

• Engineering

• Biology

• Marketing

How did the speaker secure a job at Etsy despite lacking a formal product manager title?

• He had extensive prior experience in product management.

• He was referred by a high-ranking executive.

• He demonstrated his skills by analyzing Etsy's business and proposing new features.

• He had a strong network from his biology background.

Who was Brian Acton, mentioned by the speaker as an example of overlooked talent?

• A journalist who studied journalism.

• An engineer who co-founded WhatsApp after being rejected by Twitter and Facebook.

• A data analyst who excelled in his field.

• A marketing manager who planned successful campaigns.

What is the first idea the speaker suggests for identifying high performers?

• Hire for performance.

• Get the bigger picture.

• Expand your search.

• Focus on traditional metrics.

What is the second idea the speaker suggests for identifying high performers?

• Expand your search.

• Hire for performance.

• Get the bigger picture.

• Rely on resumes and cover letters.