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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.
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.
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.