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Jennifer Carpenter is the vice president of talent acquisition and executive search at IBM. She says IBM hires applicants based off their skills and willingness to learn; don't be a know-it-all. Seek ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Carpenter, vice president of talent acquisition & executive search at IBM. It has been edited for length and clarity. IBM employs ...