Source: Fortune
Summary
Arvind Jain, co-founder of $7.2 billion AI startup Glean, says his company is receiving thousands of job applications daily, but the number one quality that sets successful candidates apart is a strong work ethic. Jain believes that hard work is the key to success, and that the best candidates are those who are willing to put in the effort. He notes that the candidates who have this drive are in high demand, and that the problem is not a shortage of applicants, but a shortage of committed ones.
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Glean receives thousands of job applications daily, but only a handful stand out due to their strong work ethic. Jain’s emphasis on hard work is echoed by other CEOs, such as Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon and Twilio’s Khozema Shipchandler, who credit their success to their willingness to put in long hours. The takeaway is that high performance is relative, and that someone will always be willing to work harder. The solution for Gen Z job seekers is to learn AI and master it to stand out in the job market.
It’s a familiar play from the corporate playbook: when in doubt, emphasize hard work and grit.
Author: Evan Null
