Building a Reputation That Lasts | Rahul Ladha | TEDxATLAS University

Job Market & Recruitment - Recruiters spend approximately 7 seconds reviewing a resume [1] - 75% of resumes are screened out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) [1] - Only 1 out of 250 applications results in a job offer [2] - There's an 80% chance job opportunities are filled through referrals and networks, not job portals [2] - Over 50% of applicants receive no response from HR or companies [3] Reputation & Career Advancement - A resume is merely an entry ticket; the real value lies in one's work, legacy, trust, credibility, and endorsements [4][5] - Every interaction is a transaction, with good deeds as deposits and broken promises as withdrawals in a "reputation wallet" [5][6] - The "DEPOSIT" framework is introduced: Define reputational goals, Execute small wins, Prove value publicly, Own and learn from mistakes, Strengthen relationships, Initiate opportunities to contribute, and Track deposits [8][9][11][12][13][14][16][18] Building a Strong Reputation - Define top priorities for reputation, such as being a trusted advisor or someone who executes well at scale [9][10] - Publicly demonstrate abilities through platforms like podcasting, blogging, research papers, or patents [12][13] - Acknowledge and learn from mistakes, as exemplified by Mark Zuckerberg's experience [13][14] - Strengthen relationships over time, similar to how a bamboo tree strengthens its roots [14][15][16] - Track deposits (positive actions) to improve and understand what works well [18][19]