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The Google Guide to Getting the Most Out of College
What it is
Reporting on what Google's hiring research found actually predicts performance, and why the company stopped treating GPA and school prestige as meaningful screens for most roles.
In plain terms
This article explains what Google looks for in job candidates beyond college grades and school prestige. Use this advice to choose challenging coursework, build analytical skills, and highlight practical problem-solving abilities to employers.
Why I recommend it
The famous "degrees do not predict performance" reporting. Context for why skills-first hiring started at the big platforms.
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