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‘Don’t look at the résumé’: Elon Musk admits he’s ‘fallen prey’ to flashy credentials and says conversation…

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, shared his hiring philosophy, emphasizing that direct conversation and assessing a candidate's character and drive are more important than their résumé. He admitted to previously being swayed by impressive credentials from companies like Google and Apple, a practice he now advises against. Musk highlighted the importance of a candidate's trustworthiness and AI

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‘Don’t look at the résumé’: Elon Musk admits he’s ‘fallen prey’ to flashy credentials and says conversation…

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jacqueline Munis ·

    ‘Don’t look at the résumé’: Elon Musk admits he’s ‘fallen prey’ to flashy credentials and says conversation matters most when hiring

    The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he prioritizes hiring candidates who have a “wow” factor.