THE COMBINATION for unlocking the door to a successful career path today is changing. Companies such as Google, Apple and Tesla have become members of a growing club of employers who recognize that predicting candidates’ future successes relies on more than diplomas and test scores. What do they look for in addition? Evidence of unique skills, abilities and know-how cultivated from lived experiences that can be leveraged in the ever-changing marketplace.
Reviewing résumés with a deeper curiosity for transferable skills and wisdom gained through unique life experiences gives organizations the opportunity to discover and leverage talent in new ways. Take, for example the background of leaders like , who was recently named by as one of the world’s most influential Chief Marketing Officers for her contribution to the international expansion of . Peeling back the layers of her résumé, she points not to her formal education, but rather to her unconventional experience as a violinist as the pivotal competency that has allowed her to excel in strategic marketing and innovation. The real-time, collaborative nature of playing in harmony with other musicians,
