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Elon Musk on recruiting: “Anyone who struggled with a problem never forgets it.”
- andor 12y agoWhen you struggle with a problem, that's when you understand it...if someone was really the person that solved it, they'll be able to answer multiple levels, they'll be able to go down to brass tax. I probably have struggled many times before successfully solving a problem, but I'd have difficulties coming up with an example of this in an interview. I can't even judge what's difficult and what's not. The root of most problems is missing knowledge, and once I completely understand something, it seems clear to me.
- PhantomGremlin 12y agoHe's got one thing right: he makes it clear that skill is not enough. Yes, it is the first box a candidate needs to check ... I agree with this. Unfortunately, at many companies skill is the last thing people look for (just a mild exaggeration). Everything else is more important. The fundamental question of "can he do the job?" is only relevant after eliminating candidates who aren't perceived as "team players", or are too old, or don't have all the right buzzwords on their resume.
- podbaydoors 12y agoI think you're right, given this do you suppose the assessment process is backwards?