Many academics are surprised. The Nobel Prize is the highest honor, surely Google could find a way to keep them funded? That is a logical reaction from academia. But folks in industry don’t think this way. They only debate WHERE these scientists will be moved, and not why this is happening. 📍One requiter once said (in my past): “Even if you have a Nobel Prize, we won’t hire you. We’ll hire you only if you are a great fit for our company. Period.” I could never forget it. This is the best example of the GAP between academia and industry. That’s why Google made headlines among academics. In much of academia today, you are expected to be a ‘reputational asset’. A strong CV, prestigious awards, a lot of funding, a large group, many successful alumni, an h-index over 100, etc (depending on where you work). But in industry, you must be a strong business asset. This distinction changes everything. Please, keep it in mind if you plan to leave academia one day. __ p.s. I’m planning podcast episodes with very experienced recruiters (both at junior and executive hiring levels) who will explain the details and how industry hiring really works. Stay tuned. Andrew Akbashev https://x.com/Andrew_Akbashev/status/2083170642589876298