‘BTech degree isn't enough anymore...’: Ex-Google recruiter reveals why real-world skills are important

What this means for your job search: Showcase practical experience, personal projects, or entrepreneurial ventures that demonstrate initiative, problem-solving, and resilience, even if they didn't achieve commercial success. Be prepared to articulate the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and what you learned from building something real. The ex-Google recruiter said that he would always hire a failed entrepreneur, recognising that the sheer act of building a company takes immense courage and conviction.