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After analyzing 20 years of data, McKinsey discovered their hiring process favored “perfect” resumes over what really predicts success: resilience, real-world experience, and the ability to learn.
Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4bJGVO0
After analyzing 20 years of data, McKinsey discovered their hiring process favored “perfect” resumes over what really predicts success: resilience, real-world experience, and the ability to learn.
Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4bJGVO0










