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

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 It critiques outdated hiring systems and emphasizes the need for new strategies to identify talent.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.

What percentage of college graduates work in a field related to their degree, according to a 2010 study?

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

Who is Brian Acton, as mentioned in the talk?

• A doctor who turned into a tech entrepreneur

• A teacher who became a product manager

• An engineer who co-founded WhatsApp

• A journalist who became a scientist

What is one of the strategies suggested for identifying talent?

• Relying on traditional resumes

• Expanding the search beyond usual places

• Hiring based on personal recommendations

• Focusing solely on academic achievements

What is the hiring platform co-founded by the speaker?

• LinkedIn

• Indeed

• Headlight

• Glassdoor

What is the benefit of using work samples in hiring, according to the speaker?

• They are easier to evaluate

• They are cheaper than interviews

• They are the best predictors of job success

• They are less time-consuming

What does the speaker suggest about equating experience with ability?

• Experience and ability are the same

• Ability is irrelevant in hiring

• Ability should be prioritized over experience

• Experience is always more important

What should candidates do to help employers see their potential?

• Focus on getting recommendations

• Rely on their academic credentials

• Wait for employers to ask for more information

• Showcase their skills in unique ways