Mark V. Hurd Quotes

It is easier for a man to be thought fit for an employment that he has not, than for one he stands already possessed of, and is exercising.

Study the field that you want to get into and know everything about it.

People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me.

A man is known by the company he organizes.

Looking ahead, I believe that the underlying importance of higher education, of science, of technology, of research and scholarship to our quality of life, to the strength of our economy, to our security in many dimensions will continue to be the most important message.

Ultimately, I think it's just going to get you that exposure, get you in that door, get you that recognition that will hopefully get you opportunities.

You tend to meet on a more regular basis with people in your industry, and reality being what it is, you tend to meet with them at the particular level that you occupy; so that develops a fraternity relationship.

The best jobs will go to the best educated people.

It’s harder and harder to get a job if you just have a strong back. You need an education.

Friends recommend one another for jobs

Men fear the battle of competition in the liberal professions

Next to the originator of a good sentence is the first quoter of it..

We know that a college degree is rapidly becoming the price of admission to the global economy.

I would say that nanotech's worth paying attention to no matter what your background because if you look far enough into the future, it'll impact just about any industry you can think of.

If I were not able anymore to come to the lab, that's retirement. Or if I had no more ideas of things. Every year, there's something new that comes along that's too exciting to quit.

It only serves to show what sort of person a man must be who can't even get testimonials. No, no; if a man brings references, it proves nothing; but if he can't, it proves a great deal.

It's hard to name a person who is unpopular who has influence.

It's good to be on the power list, but I don't see a practical use of it except when people introduce me to audiences.

I don't think you can get everything based on who you know, but you can't get anything until you do know the right people.

When you're working in the industry, and you're working with people who are well known and are so regarded, you do just pick up on things. Talking to people and hearing their stories, you learn a lot.

I always encourage people to learn the basics and nail the basics. Take the time to customize your resume and cover letter to reflect your qualifications, your research on the specific company and position, and how you believe you can add value.

I'm fascinated by the skills gap.

To maintain their own competitiveness, workers need to attain and stay current on the qualifications needed to advance in a constantly evolving economy.

The majority of the new jobs being created require higher skills, more education.

A lot about this industry is about who you know. If you set a really good example for yourself, and someone likes that, then they might recommend you to someone else. It doesn't matter what job you're in, any profession, it's always the same.