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Beyond Instagram with Emily White

Feb 26, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Working with Sheryl Sandberg

  • Emily White started working with Sheryl Sandberg at Google when she was 22.
  • Sandberg mentored White and gave her opportunities to learn and grow.
ANECDOTE

Choosing Google

  • Emily White chose Google over more established companies like Oracle after a previous job at Achex failed.
  • She viewed Google as a risk worth taking due to her lack of responsibilities at the time.
INSIGHT

Hiring for Potential

  • Ingenuity, curiosity, and a proactive attitude are key traits to look for in potential hires, rather than just pedigree.
  • These characteristics were identified through a regression analysis at Google, predating Laszlo Bock's findings.
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