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Feb 26, 2025 Melanie Rosenwasser, Chief People Officer at Dropbox, is a key player in shaping the company’s shift to a virtual-first model. She discusses the fierce competition for remote jobs and the essential skills like adaptability and communication necessary to stand out. Rosenwasser highlights innovative mentorship strategies at Dropbox, focusing on career growth rather than retention. She emphasizes the importance of a supportive company culture and shares insights on how candidates can effectively demonstrate their remote work capabilities during interviews.
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From Finance to HR
- Melanie Rosenwasser's finance degree led her to a recruiting role at Gillette.
- Discovering her passion for HR, she transitioned to tech, landing at Dropbox via networking.
Virtual First at Dropbox
- Dropbox adopted a "Virtual First" model, prioritizing remote work with quarterly in-person collaboration.
- This model blends remote flexibility with the benefits of occasional face-to-face interaction.
Highlight Outcomes and Growth
- When interviewing, focus on outcomes (the "why") rather than just outputs (the "what").
- Showcase a growth mindset by discussing learnings from failures.