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Carl Eschenbach

05/06/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The future of talent matching will focus on skills rather than traditional metrics like pedigree or college degrees, as demonstrated by Accenture's hiring practices where 30-35% of new hires lack a college degree.

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Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach: Building the System of Record for the AI Era

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Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach: Building the System of Record for the AI Era

05/06/25

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Companies need to educate themselves on hiring based on skills rather than pedigree, which is a significant shift in the hiring process.

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The recruitment paradigm is shifting; companies are moving away from using GPAs and university names as proxies for talent.

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It's becoming more important to assess candidates based on their skills and projects rather than their educational background.

Harj

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The current landscape of recruiting startups is much more promising than it was five years ago, with AI enabling better evaluation of candidates' skills.

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Hiring practices must evolve to assess how well candidates can use AI tools, as traditional questions may no longer effectively gauge competence.

Carl Eschenbach

05/06/25

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AI can effectively solve the matching problem of aligning the right talent with the right opportunities, which was historically challenging due to the complexity of the data involved.

Salim Ismail

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The future of work will likely require a shift in mindset, focusing on entrepreneurial skills rather than traditional job training.