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by Clent 1395 days ago
Agreed.

Of all the solutions our industry can provide, why cannot we not solve for if someone is performant in the industry?

Trades figures this out centuries ago.

However, our industry retains a hint of mystery. A magical sauce that cannot yet be taught.

But more importantly, a level of some mystery remains that cannot be detected without forcing the recruit through a rigorous course. Its biggest attrition being a the large potential for no return.

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> Trades figures this out centuries ago.

The difference with “us” is that our skills are still evolving - and quickly in many spaces…. The tools change, the methods change and the skill sets are constantly evolving to match.