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If you've found some way to educate yourself about engineering, stocks, or whatever it is, good employers will have some type of exam or interview and see a sample of your work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Continuous self-education is essential for professional growth and success.
Bill Gates emphasizes the importance of self-education in fields like engineering and finance. He suggests that good employers value candidates who take the initiative to learn independently and will assess their practical knowledge through exams or interviews, highlighting the significance of demonstrating one's abilities through tangible work samples.
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EducationSelf-LearningProfessional DevelopmentEmployersInterview
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a university, you might say this quote to inspire students to pursue self-education.
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