Not too many of us hold jobs that line up directly with our past experiences or what we studied in college. Jason Shen, co-founder of Headlight, is at the forefront of new thinking on why employers should look for ability over credentials and how job seekers can make themselves more attractive to potential bosses. He also writes the popular blog, 'The Art of Asskicking: Developing the Competitive Advantage'.

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