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Employee Quote by Aiyaz Uddin

“At the job interview your qualification and degrees matter but on the job your abilities, effectiveness, and efficiency matter. On the basis of qualification on the paper one can get a job but not necessarily a person on the paper is the same person in action be, for a paper is written with a pen…” quote by Aiyaz Uddin
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““At the job interview your qualification and degrees matter but on the job your abilities, effectiveness, and efficiency matter. On the basis of qualification on the paper one can get a job but not necessarily a person on the paper is the same person in action be, for a paper is written with a pen but a person with knowledge, experience, and wisdom. An employer sees what you can deliver not just what you carry on paper with you.””

Aiyaz Uddin

About This Quote

Credentials open doors, but real performance and wisdom determine lasting success.

In simple terms: Degrees get you in; ability keeps you there.

Key Takeaway

Focus on building skills and wisdom.

Themes

career performance credentials

Mood

pragmatic motivational

Type

advice professional

When to use this quote

  • job interview
  • on‑the‑job evaluation
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

competence experience wisdom efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you demonstrate ability beyond a résumé?
  • What habits develop effectiveness?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on qualifications can ignore systemic bias.

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