"Elon Musk wants to see your results, not your résumé. The Tesla CEO this week requested that people who want to work on the company's Dojo3 AI chip email three bullet points describing the "toughest technical problems you've solved.""
""He's basically just trying to cut through the noise of the job market," said Michelle Volberg, a longtime recruiter who is the founder of Twill, a startup that pays tech workers to recommend peers for key jobs."
"Already, some tech companies are eager for job candidates to demonstrate their abilities by highlighting how they arrived at an answer. It's part of what appears to be a show-your-work ethos in Silicon Valley, where hefty spending on AI projects and a hangover from the pandemic-era staffing boom are driving hiring austerity in all but the hottest areas."
Elon Musk requested that applicants for Tesla's Dojo3 AI chip email three bullet points describing the toughest technical problems they have solved. The approach prioritizes concrete results and problem-solving over resumes or cover letters. Recruiter Michelle Volberg said asking candidates to list three substantive technical victories helps hiring managers identify where skills truly lie and cuts through the noise of a crowded job market. Several tech companies are adopting a show-your-work ethos, asking candidates to demonstrate how they reached solutions. Heavy AI spending and post-pandemic staffing shifts are producing hiring austerity outside the hottest areas, increasing emphasis on demonstrable impact.
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