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

Very few of us hold jobs that line up directly with our past experiences or what we studied in college. Take TED Resident Jason Shen; he studied biology but later became a product manager at a tech company. In this quick, insightful talk about human potential, Shen shares some new thinking on how job seekers can make themselves more attractive -- and why employers should look for ability over credentials.
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  • @tr_micks
    @tr_micks2 жыл бұрын

    Google Data Analytics course brought me here. Jason, great speech! I wish more employers would take heed of this hiring concept.

  • @JenOween

    @JenOween

    Жыл бұрын

    Same with me. I agree with you, too.

  • @BaoPham9x

    @BaoPham9x

    Жыл бұрын

    Google Data Analytics course brought me here also. My point is actually simple. To find a job means to sell yourself. What should you sell? Find the right client and sell what they want, not what you have.

  • @joybusinge8571

    @joybusinge8571

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here! I loved this!

  • @terb44

    @terb44

    Жыл бұрын

    How's it going Todd? Did you find a job in the data analytics field?

  • @Cinema_entertainments

    @Cinema_entertainments

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you

  • @WoWKlump
    @WoWKlump6 жыл бұрын

    Great talk, but the title is a it misleading. His talk is focused towards recruiters, rather than people looking for jobs.

  • @arbenkqiku8880

    @arbenkqiku8880

    6 жыл бұрын

    It is true, but he also explained that as a job seeker you should find a way to showcase your skills.

  • @junelee4838

    @junelee4838

    5 жыл бұрын

    right right right :(

  • @yhl3743

    @yhl3743

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @No1uknow68

    @No1uknow68

    4 жыл бұрын

    You need to show up to the interview with proof that you can do the job and more.

  • @catalindoakes977

    @catalindoakes977

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Chiveard Discovering Potential Framework (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great exclusive product for finding your true calling and achieving success minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my buddy finally got cool results with it.

  • @alicia72293
    @alicia722936 жыл бұрын

    "Until we get a holistic view of someone, our judgement of them will always be flawed"

  • @SewStruck

    @SewStruck

    6 жыл бұрын

    alicia72293 I loved that

  • @Finessence1111
    @Finessence11116 жыл бұрын

    We all have so many gifts and talents that we aren't aware of. Don't let an outdated system tell you how valuable you are. Keep getting to know yourself on deeper levels and let your authenticity shine thru. Once you know who you really are, the abundance of the universe is yours. Success will radiate out of you.

  • @shadevi

    @shadevi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tommy Truong It is sad that a large part of those gifts and talents remain undeveloped because of the system that is in place.

  • @JaveyJenkins
    @JaveyJenkins6 жыл бұрын

    As someone who has worked at 104 different companies since 1994, you have some good advice for the young people just entering the workforce, My bit of advice for you all. GO WORK FOR YOURSELVES, as soon as you develop enough skills to do it. otherwise, you will waste a great deal of your lives making a bunch of people money while you have just enough to get by.

  • @KaesOner

    @KaesOner

    3 жыл бұрын

    You do realise to develop these skills, most of the time you need these "bunch of people" to help you develop them. This is why its better to work in the workforce before going out on your own, unless your a genius, which most people arent.

  • @BibCuisine

    @BibCuisine

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @samuelsingh520

    @samuelsingh520

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great advice 👍👊

  • @andrewpulle315

    @andrewpulle315

    2 ай бұрын

    @@KaesOner You do realize he says that in his comment. Within the same sentence, he says "...as soon as you develop enough skills to do it." Go work for yourself once you have developed the skills to go out and do so.

  • @jeffhsipepi
    @jeffhsipepi3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best ways to implement Jason's advice is in the Tell me About Yourself question. This is typically the first question your interviewer will ask you, so talk about your abilities/skill alignment when answering this question, typically focusing on 3 items is perfect. It will set a positive tone for the rest of the interview. Good luck!

  • @zackbourque896

    @zackbourque896

    Жыл бұрын

    so true

  • @pradeepp9137
    @pradeepp91376 жыл бұрын

    Every time I look out the Ted talk it give more confident to me

  • @mrnarason

    @mrnarason

    6 жыл бұрын

    Except the SJW ted talks.

  • @memevn_92

    @memevn_92

    6 жыл бұрын

    same to me

  • @ankiambomnkesa
    @ankiambomnkesa2 ай бұрын

    "Until we get a holistic view of someone, our judgement of them will always be flawed" My takeaway. Brief presentation but packed with practical knowledge. Thank you Jason Chen

  • @Charsh392
    @Charsh3926 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the sentiments of Jason Shen.. He's right- we need to seek out employers who are willing to see us in a different light that shows our true potential.. It's beyond frustrating and near psychotic break-down when our efforts aren't even looked at. Other than the outdated practices of evaluating potential individuals who can do wonders, there is also the problem of employers using robots to sift through applicants and outright block anybody who doesn't have "keywords" in their resumes... End point is we need more cooperation from both sides- the prospective candidate as well as the outdated employers.

  • @TheHornet79
    @TheHornet796 жыл бұрын

    Dude works out. Nice gains bruh

  • @trainsonplanes709

    @trainsonplanes709

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jay Kay ur mom

  • @atrudokht

    @atrudokht

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's okay being gay

  • @woewoe2749

    @woewoe2749

    6 жыл бұрын

    atrudokht it was a joke. I’d say 99% of the time when someone says “that’s gay” they’re just joking to make things uncomfortable. He probably doesn’t think being gay is wrong. Most people don’t.

  • @thesumofourlives6857
    @thesumofourlives68573 жыл бұрын

    Great job at the 1:15 mark demonstrating the value of doing your homework to research a company for key insights that helped you standout

  • @waellerbe
    @waellerbe6 жыл бұрын

    I have to sincerely *appreciate* the new "school of thought" that I gather from the wisdom shared in this presentation. It's encouraging to focus more so on our ability to showcase our experience. I plan to flag this presentation as one of my favorites. Thank you Jason Shen for sharing this wisdom with us.

  • @poida007
    @poida0076 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Jason. Fortunately I was doing this a long time ago and got every job I ever wanted, and I mean wanted vs just applied for. Demonstrating knowledge, skill and capability in advance of and during a job interview is key!

  • @MoveInSilence23
    @MoveInSilence236 жыл бұрын

    A message that needs to be heard. I love TED talks because of stuff like this.

  • @TrundleTheGreat
    @TrundleTheGreat6 ай бұрын

    I did not anticipate getting emotional watching this, it really struck home on so many levels. I did not realize how much I needed to hear this at this point in time.

  • @shashankkumarshah7279
    @shashankkumarshah72792 жыл бұрын

    Here from Google data analytics course ❤️

  • @magdalenecharles
    @magdalenecharles Жыл бұрын

    ''Until we get a holistic view of someone, our judgement of them will always be flawed.'' Key takeaway for me. Thanks to Google Analytics program for giving me the opportunity to listen to this great and inspiring story while learning and gaining tremendous insights from what i have heard. Thank you Jason Shen!

  • @obed_m16
    @obed_m16 Жыл бұрын

    AS a newbie in Data Analytics, this speech drives message home. Experience with ability cannot be equated in whatsoever.

  • @Miimu5210
    @Miimu52106 жыл бұрын

    That shirt's about to explode.

  • @CUTTHISSHITOUT

    @CUTTHISSHITOUT

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mi I love it!

  • @eb319

    @eb319

    6 жыл бұрын

    I’m fine with that

  • @naut_nigel

    @naut_nigel

    6 жыл бұрын

    We can only hope.

  • @miqqe93

    @miqqe93

    6 жыл бұрын

    He been lifting some serious weight

  • @lilica1983

    @lilica1983

    6 жыл бұрын

    One size larger would help him

  • @opiniononion
    @opiniononion6 жыл бұрын

    Good talk, however this method requires much more time and effort from the employers and most just don't know, want or care about changing

  • @BB23573
    @BB235732 жыл бұрын

    Jason Shen was amazing! The three tips he shared were very inspiring! The hire for performance stuck out to me the most. We need to focus on what that person can do through portfolios and demonstration of skills that tailor into the field they want to get into. It's more of show and tell! Thank you, Jason Shen, for an amazing outlook towards ability!

  • @anthonybianco8690
    @anthonybianco86906 жыл бұрын

    Excellent points, well done. Through my career I have always looked for the potential in a person coupled with their past experience and problem solving abilities.

  • @treshawallace413
    @treshawallace4139 ай бұрын

    Google analyst course brought me here, This was the best speech and so relatable in this current climate. Well done Jason!

  • @ebenezern.o.mensah336
    @ebenezern.o.mensah336 Жыл бұрын

    Google Data Analytics. Thanks, this video has a lot of insight. Thanks Jason!

  • @rohitmathewcherian
    @rohitmathewcherian Жыл бұрын

    Great message..I am one of those who studied for one thing and work in a completely different field..thanks for sharing...I hope more employers and schools are listening

  • @hoangkimviet8545
    @hoangkimviet85456 жыл бұрын

    This video is very meaningful for college students :0

  • @kateshungi8945

    @kateshungi8945

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hoàng Kim Việt ha

  • @Chi_9999

    @Chi_9999

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hoàng Kim Việt especially for Vietnamese students

  • @AnnafromHungarylvNW

    @AnnafromHungarylvNW

    6 жыл бұрын

    I find this very disturbing. I work very hard only to get a degree, but most of what I learn at university will be useless at my workplace.A qualification doesn't qualify for anything and I will either work myself into something totally new, or throw out my years of studying. And I study mathematics, not art. The problem is that things have switched up from what he's saying: your studies are only an application test and your actual knowledge is whatever you learned by yourself in your free (expensive) time.

  • @Ananaspomidorka

    @Ananaspomidorka

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, at least ability to study (anything) is very helpful right now. Your brain will be used to eat a lot of info and process it which is a vital skill nowadays. Don't make my mistake, after graduation I stopped educating myself and fell behind. It was so difficult to start learning again. Good luck!

  • @hoangkimviet8545

    @hoangkimviet8545

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ananaspomidorka Thank you :0

  • @AnyaChuri
    @AnyaChuri6 жыл бұрын

    Playing it over and over again! Trying to absorb all of those six minutes!

  • @SannieLee-de6wx
    @SannieLee-de6wx8 ай бұрын

    coming here from the data analytics course too. I'm a college student who studies in Finance, and trying to built more ability to get a job after graduated. And this speech really encouraged me a lot ! Thanks Jason!

  • @matrixphijr
    @matrixphijr10 ай бұрын

    "Until we get a holistic view of someone, our judgment of them will always be flawed." Pretty powerful.

  • @forestdump7399
    @forestdump73996 жыл бұрын

    thank you omg, all employers/other recuiters need to watch this

  • @MariaSliwa77
    @MariaSliwa776 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant and practical. THANK YOU!!!

  • @olgarudina1460
    @olgarudina1460 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who’s developed a great stack of tech hard skills on her own and gets rejected because of having worked as an executive assistant, I cannot imagine how much I agree with this man.

  • @danielk6430
    @danielk64306 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to anyone who's trying to find a job and a wise manager/boss!

  • @boniface7729
    @boniface77296 ай бұрын

    Google data analytics course led me here, Jason that's an insightful speech and well presented.

  • @jazzyjenkins
    @jazzyjenkins5 жыл бұрын

    The one who really deserves applause is his shirt. I really did enjoy this talk. Great job. Very, very insightful.

  • @surejshams
    @surejshams6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome speech. Truly inspiring!

  • @fewpoundcory
    @fewpoundcory6 жыл бұрын

    I remember that 4 point play in the Oakland A's game. Epic.

  • @achernev
    @achernev3 жыл бұрын

    Seriously! This is the BEST Ted talk I’ve seen lately. So true.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana6 жыл бұрын

    Great speech! Thank you for inspiring others, God bless you Jason Shen.

  • @ronakmehta8845

    @ronakmehta8845

    6 жыл бұрын

    Azliana Lyana I think u may also do that.. It is simple as that

  • @brannanowens1606
    @brannanowens1606 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the speach, thank you Jason Shen for this wonderful insight that I whole heartedly agree with. I was already wanting to do an analysis on this very information and it appears there are some very intelligent people already working it.

  • @aljohnbituin0219
    @aljohnbituin02193 күн бұрын

    Self-Reflection: Examples of great presentations - Done

  • @Kevin-yv6jz
    @Kevin-yv6jz Жыл бұрын

    I completely Agree, thank you for this presentation.

  • @makarand1985
    @makarand1985 Жыл бұрын

    Great Speech Jason, recently I used to ignore TED talks due to a lot of vague contains and a lot of personal stories instead of actionable insights, but highly appreciate your to the point precise speech with important 3 points

  • @oladaeyo
    @oladaeyo2 жыл бұрын

    I am here from the Google Data Analytics Specialization. Examples of great spoken presentations.

  • @TheaHo
    @TheaHo3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much guys for sharing your genuine experience.

  • @gloryumezurike5380
    @gloryumezurike53807 ай бұрын

    I’m here from the Coursera course🎉 I’m getting insights to SHOW MY SKILL to employers rather than just the regular CV. Thank you Jason

  • @rolandojr.antonio6855
    @rolandojr.antonio68553 жыл бұрын

    He is a good speaker, he talks clearly. And I envy his body build, 😁 thank you Jason for this very informative talk.

  • @mustaphamuhammed1054
    @mustaphamuhammed1054Ай бұрын

    I was brought here by Google Data Analytics course and this truly inspired me. Nothing much to say rather than to say, THANK YOU JASON.

  • @paolabetancourt79
    @paolabetancourt79 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! This is an excellent TED talk!

  • @Smartsexyntalented21
    @Smartsexyntalented216 жыл бұрын

    Right!!!!!! Omg I have been saying this but don’t have a big enough platform to bring the change. Two degrees and a cert that I am trying my hardest to use. Honor Roll Student since grade school. Still Struggling!!

  • @MeanwhileElsewhere
    @MeanwhileElsewhere6 жыл бұрын

    So true! Great talk.

  • @mirrorstech4555
    @mirrorstech4555 Жыл бұрын

    here from google data analytics certification. Great talk Jason

  • @tyspeaks6104
    @tyspeaks61046 жыл бұрын

    We are living in a new age ! You don't have to go to college in order to be successful. Find what you absolutely love to do, something that you are passionate about!! AND DO THAT! Don't do what your parents and teachers think is best for you , do what YOU think is best for YOU. Do your due diligence of course, continue to grow and learn everyday and just do what makes you happy ! Find a way to automate what you do and make a steady stream of income doing it! The world is so much more than what we were taught it was.

  • @jamesashton2291

    @jamesashton2291

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Can you tell me what your job is?

  • @kezonmcneill
    @kezonmcneill4 жыл бұрын

    Very powerful information. Thanks for the great video.

  • @mohamed6885
    @mohamed68853 жыл бұрын

    "Let's stop equating experience with ability, credentials with competence, let's stop settling for the safe familiar choice and leave the door open for someone who could be amazing"

  • @MysticDonBlair
    @MysticDonBlair6 жыл бұрын

    I need you to fill out our online application first.

  • @Anirtep04
    @Anirtep04 Жыл бұрын

    Great talk yet; hiring professionals need to hear this!

  • @sofylicioussr.3209
    @sofylicioussr.3209 Жыл бұрын

    Super inspirational, thank you Jason

  • @user-oy5rv8tb3q
    @user-oy5rv8tb3q8 ай бұрын

    Great speech. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lanshgawy
    @lanshgawy6 жыл бұрын

    I got interested in your world and got optimistic when you said the quarter of people who work what did the studied thank you

  • @Kukuebe
    @Kukuebe2 ай бұрын

    Google Data Analytics course brought me here too. Motivated by Jason Shen's TED Talk.

  • @ChetanVithlani
    @ChetanVithlani5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, short and precise!

  • @jurixenglishlinguistics3195
    @jurixenglishlinguistics31954 ай бұрын

    Great motivational speech! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sudheerahmed6529
    @sudheerahmed65293 жыл бұрын

    need to discover yourself before discovering the world ...great Job sir

  • @beckywaytoomuch
    @beckywaytoomuch4 жыл бұрын

    This was a really wonderful talk!

  • @KiranVarri
    @KiranVarri3 жыл бұрын

    nice narrative & examples :) Thank you Jason 👍

  • @nickperil4595
    @nickperil4595 Жыл бұрын

    What a nice speech! Great inspiration.

  • @dapursukabeda
    @dapursukabeda5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for.sharing this

  • @mubaraksani7623
    @mubaraksani76238 ай бұрын

    Great speech, thank you for this wonderful inspiring given to us.

  • @rajbhanawat5654
    @rajbhanawat56545 ай бұрын

    1. Expand your search 2. Hire / focus on performance 3. Get the big picture

  • @anthonychilaka
    @anthonychilaka Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Google for tagging the Analytics course on presentation. Saved to my playlist.

  • @tdona77
    @tdona776 жыл бұрын

    Great Lecture!!

  • @onyeka_ezeneche
    @onyeka_ezeneche2 жыл бұрын

    Highlights on ability..not experience. Good talk!

  • @OpenSourceDesign
    @OpenSourceDesign2 жыл бұрын

    I was interviewed by Facebook recently to work on their Data Center as a Building Architect. The people that interviewed me are highly experienced on LinkedIn but it's clear that they didn't know what they were doing after speaking to them. This field is constantly changing, highly technical and if you don't keep up you become a bs artist. I wanted to speak deeply about building data structures and digital twin concepts, but I knew it was over their heads. At the end, I didn't get the job and was really disappointed by Facebook and how low level their team is. These top companies are not necessarily hiring the best.

  • @bernadobruno3021

    @bernadobruno3021

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for everybody in a bad situation and people who doesn't have a job but there are still ways you can work from your home and earn money

  • @juliab967
    @juliab96710 күн бұрын

    What useful content and insights for those on the job hunt!

  • @lindenTV24
    @lindenTV242 жыл бұрын

    loved this presentation, it was engaging and inspiring

  • @user-me5tu2tx2w
    @user-me5tu2tx2w Жыл бұрын

    very good video, ability will always be a very strong point in anything you are going to do.

  • @DecodeChannel
    @DecodeChannel6 жыл бұрын

    The closest a person ever comes to perfection is when he fills out a job application form.

  • @xxfaithyxx1

    @xxfaithyxx1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Decode Channel How does that bring them close to perfection?

  • @armaansidhu9360

    @armaansidhu9360

    3 жыл бұрын

    Faith because they try to describe themselves as perfect in a job app to appear suitable

  • @digitalwealth_
    @digitalwealth_ Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jason. Google data analytic brought me here and it was worth it!

  • @patriciaozioko4448
    @patriciaozioko444810 ай бұрын

    Jason, this is awesome

  • @francisngegba4001
    @francisngegba400111 ай бұрын

    Great piece of presentation as Google Analytics brought me here also. Appreciated to know what is required of "Tell me About yourself" amongs others.

  • @eloman1
    @eloman18 ай бұрын

    Great presentation. I learnt a lot to practice as a Data Analyst.

  • @FavorytB
    @FavorytB Жыл бұрын

    Google Data Analytics led me here, Inspiring speech. Thank you Jason for sharing your insights

  • @DSmith-ix1xf
    @DSmith-ix1xf2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant presentation!⚡

  • @zawyelinnlibrary
    @zawyelinnlibrary9 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @jonathanrios3214
    @jonathanrios32146 жыл бұрын

    I could not agree more!

  • @ch4.hayabusa
    @ch4.hayabusa6 жыл бұрын

    A short awesome talk.

  • @androidexample6104
    @androidexample61046 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately many employers don't know this

  • @haroldushawkinsi5804

    @haroldushawkinsi5804

    6 жыл бұрын

    it is certainly changing in certain areas. I remember doing short work experience for a local company and the intern they took in at the same time as me just dropped his course at college/6th form. He was still super talented even if he lacked the qualifications for it.

  • @omotoyosi8406
    @omotoyosi8406 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful video. Google Data Analytics Brought me here!

  • @wellbodisalone
    @wellbodisalone4 ай бұрын

    This was an excellent speech! 💯

  • @a.mary90
    @a.mary906 ай бұрын

    Great Ted talk !

  • @pradiptac3315
    @pradiptac33156 ай бұрын

    Very inspiring .

  • @chinyereihemeje8888
    @chinyereihemeje8888 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely agree

  • @Tsukiko.97
    @Tsukiko.976 жыл бұрын

    As Thomas Sowell has once said "equip yourself with skills others are willing to pay for."

  • @brainxtc2171

    @brainxtc2171

    6 жыл бұрын

    Abyssinia Empire yes. Or better yet just inherit it like trump, mccain, Romney, etc.

  • @biggus6633

    @biggus6633

    6 жыл бұрын

    And what skills are those?

  • @bahlechonco211
    @bahlechonco211 Жыл бұрын

    Google Data Analytics course brought me here.VERY INSPIRING

  • @Yatukih_001
    @Yatukih_0016 жыл бұрын

    I highlight my ability to lead!

  • @GalacticBlader
    @GalacticBlader3 жыл бұрын

    the longer he talks the more inspired you feel

  • @ygprmn_id
    @ygprmn_id Жыл бұрын

    well said!

  • @Chi_9999
    @Chi_99996 жыл бұрын

    That he said is definitely true. I love this video for students who are preparing to enter universities . Also, it makes parents change their thinkings about children' s study. It is practical . We should develop with our own talent. On other the hand, students could re-choose another favorite which is suitable with their ability at availible if they did in wrong choice. Don't too late! Why so? Because they will good jobs with their real competence.

  • @men.nguyen

    @men.nguyen

    6 жыл бұрын

    DAU PHONG RANG well said. how about s.o even don't like what they are studying in college and also have no idea about what they wanna re-choose. it's something like blinded mind.

  • @Chi_9999

    @Chi_9999

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mến Nguyễn. For a example, some students leave their universities studying in to pursue another aspect. Maybe they realized it is unsuitable for them. Vietnamese students is a typical example. One more reason, when they just passed their general certificate secondary education and then around a month later, they continue to choose a university/ college and a major to study . They don't have enough time to think about them carefully. For countries in the world, students have an experienced year as gapyear for them to discover what they like or not before entering the university. As a result, many students feel appointed at their study. Hope that Vietnamese students will be get that short time as foreign ones do soon.

  • @men.nguyen

    @men.nguyen

    6 жыл бұрын

    DAU PHONG RANG a gap year or not it's just up to you. vietnamese students are able to get a year off as well. (it's not popular).

  • @user-vp3he2ov8h
    @user-vp3he2ov8h Жыл бұрын

    Thank you jason. nice talk and i believe you all the way. Google data analytics brought me here

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