Google offers some input for mathematics classes across the United States adapting to develop mathematically literate students for current times. Jonathan Rosenberg, Senior VP for Product Management at Google, suggests that the corporate culture at Google looks for non-routine problem-solving skills.
"We expect applicants to be able to solve routine problems as a matter of course. After all, that's what most education is concerned with. But the non-routine problems offer the opportunity to create competitive advantage, and solving those problems requires creative thought and tenacity."
There are many factors that are considered when looking for these non-routine savants. Rosenburg suggests that they look for the following:
... analytical reasoning. Google is a data-driven, analytic company. When an issue arises or a decision needs to be made, they start with data. That means they can talk about what they know, instead of what they think they know.
... communication skills. Marshalling and understanding the available evidence isn't useful unless you can effectively communicate your conclusions.
... a willingness to experiment. Non-routine problems call for non-routine solutions and there is no formula for success. A well-designed experiment calls for a range of treatments, explicit control groups, and careful post-treatment analysis. Sometimes an experiment kills off a pet theory, so you need a willingness to accept the evidence even if you don't like it.
... team players. Virtually every project at Google is run by a small team. People need to work well together and perform up to the team's expectations.
... passion and leadership. This could be professional or in other life experiences: learning languages or saving forests, for example. The main thing is to be motivated by a sense of importance about what you do.
Excerpts taken from the Google Blog.
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