Benefits Think School’s out: Why hiring those with non-traditional backgrounds is the next competitive advantage

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You might say I’ve had a non-traditional career path. 

I only went to college for two semesters, then worked in sales for nearly seven years, and then stayed home to be a full-time parent for almost a decade. Soon after that, I went back into the workforce, and now I’m an executive at one of the biggest technology companies in the world. 

Katie Mevis
Head of North America High Growth Market

Katie Mevis is the Head of North America High Growth Market at SAP, focused on delivering SAP's Intelligent Enterprise experience to its clients, and helping them achieve their vision and goals … Read full bio


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