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“When you go to a job interview, nobody is really interested in your background, but on what you can actually do and how committed you are in applying disciple and self-control to learn, improve your results, and improve the relationships and communication inside the company where you work…” quote by Dan Desmarques
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““When you go to a job interview, nobody is really interested in your background, but on what you can actually do and how committed you are in applying disciple and self-control to learn, improve your results, and improve the relationships and communication inside the company where you work. Therefore, having a PhD but no capacity to empathize or work on new methodologies means nothing, which is why so many people with PhDs work as supermarket cashiers and bartenders, or can't even find a job. Prepare your Curriculum in such a way that anyone can see in the front page all the things you have done and studied on your own, and add to the information the topics you actually studied and can apply. Your employer doesn't care if you went to university for it or learned from a laptop while in pajamas during a Sunday morning. He cares about what you can do to improve his results. If he raises your salary after you make him rich, great, and if not, you can use that opportunity as leverage to a better opportunity with a much higher salary. But always remember that, as an employee, your purpose is not to get a salary but to make your boss rich. The salary is a bonus you get from that intention. If you want to become rich yourself, you have to start your own company and work as many hours as your boss did and employ people who aren't willing to make you rich because they only care about their own salary, people who in many cases have diplomas but can't do anything useful. You will be surprised with how many useless people there are in the world, which is why interviews can last weeks and months before someone is selected for a position.””

Dan Desmarques

About This Quote

Source Blog post: Career Advice, 2023

Employers value demonstrable skills and results over credentials; focus on impact and continuous learning.

In simple terms: Show what you can do, not just degrees.

Key Takeaway

Build a results‑focused résumé and portfolio.

Themes

career skill‑application empathy entrepreneurship job‑search

Mood

analytical encouraging

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • interview prep
  • freelance gigs
  • skill workshops
  • performance reviews
  • salary negotiations

Key Concepts

Human capital theory growth mindset networking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prove expertise without a degree?
  • What tangible results showcase your value?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue formal education’s depth.

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