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    The one skill you need to work at OpenAI as per ChatGPT head

    To thrive at OpenAI, candidates must master “thinking from scratch,” a mindset critical for innovation in a company creating products unlike anything else. This approach also shapes how OpenAI develops and improves its AI models through user feedback.

    Ayush Mukherjee
    August 13, 2025 / 18:43 IST
    OpenAI
    OpenAI’s Growing Influence With ChatGPT captivating millions, OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion and ranks among the world’s most sought-after employers. OpenAI’s Growing InfluenceWith ChatGPT captivating millions, OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion and ranks among the world’s most sought-after employers.OpenAI’s Talent Demand While technical skills are essential, a key skill stands out as vital for anyone wanting to join OpenAI. OpenAI’s Talent DemandWhile technical skills are essential, a key skill stands out as vital for anyone wanting to join OpenAI.Nick Turley’s Advice Nick Turley, head of ChatGPT, emphasises the importance of “thinking from scratch” due to OpenAI’s unique, unprecedented work. Nick Turley’s AdviceNick Turley, head of ChatGPT, emphasises the importance of “thinking from scratch” due to OpenAI’s unique, unprecedented work.No Analogies Allowed Turley explains that OpenAI cannot copy Google, Instagram, or other tools but must innovate independently. No Analogies AllowedTurley explains that OpenAI cannot copy Google, Instagram, or other tools but must innovate independently.Learning From Everywhere, Starting Fresh Candidates must draw inspiration broadly but apply it by building new ideas from the ground up. Learning From Everywhere, Starting FreshCandidates must draw inspiration broadly but apply it by building new ideas from the ground up.Interview Focus OpenAI tests for this “thinking from scratch” trait during its interview process. Interview FocusOpenAI tests for this “thinking from scratch” trait during its interview process.OpenAI’s Iterative Approach Turley reveals OpenAI often ships products that are still raw, believing feedback from real users is essential to refine and polish features. OpenAI’s Iterative ApproachTurley reveals OpenAI often ships products that are still raw, believing feedback from real users is essential to refine and polish features.
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    Ayush Mukherjee
    first published: Aug 13, 2025 06:42 pm

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