The exercise Elon Musk uses to spot talent— and how you can use it to prove your impact at work

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Elon Musk said that a track record of exceptional achievement is likely to continue.

Proving your value requires more than listing tasks you completed. It means highlighting a moment where you did something that genuinely stood out, according to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk has a high bar for hiring and has repeatedly said he looks for "exceptional ability" in candidates. One way he assesses that is by asking candidates for three bullet points that demonstrate their talent, he said on the "Dwarkesh Podcast" in February. The Tesla CEO explained that he wants to hear someone cite one to three accomplishments that would lead the listener to say "wow." Musk said that in a 2014 Auto Bild interview that college degrees aren't always indicative of the best talent.

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