For culture-centric organizations, it is imperative that a prospective candidate’s personality is in sync with existing team and job role. Human…
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For culture-centric organizations, it is imperative that a prospective candidate’s personality is in sync with existing team and job role. Human…
Most successful non-profit organizations have volunteers working for them. How do they manage to remain successful? The secret is that …
A recruiters spends no more than 30 seconds in reviewing your profile. These are the 6 things they look for subconsciously: 1. Industry2. …
This question – Will AI take our jobs? – stems up for 2 reasons: 1. Too many PR influenced articles by tech companies that control the narrative…
Rightly matching qualifications and experience do not define happiness at workplace. A sync of people’s innate personalities is imperative. This…
Over expectations and judgments are the root cause of inefficient recruitment. The following 3 points are indicators of bad recruitment …
Given the pandemic situation this year, the job losses have been steep across the world. In India, the situation is dire. We do not have an official…
With rising automation in manufacturing space, career growth lies in services sector only. Jobs instability was a major repercussion of this …
Conflict management is an integral requirement for managerial positions. Interviews for this designation are bound to have at least one question on…
More years of experience is NOT a reflection of quality talent. Example: An agile project manager (PM) who has delivered 700 projects in 3 years …
Who demands it and does it really happen in large volumes? The need for employee background check (BGC) has been widely publicized in the last …
The dirty truth about office politics is this – It will drag you in even without your consent. Some voluntarily get involved into it while others …
Remember one golden rule of timeline extensions: Never request for it in the last minute. Even if your request is genuine, your manager or client …
The short answer is NO. Disclosing your capacity to pay higher salaries can compromise efficiency of hiring process because: · There will be …
A recruiter looks for these 3 things during first-round interview: 1. Amicable communication skills – Are you able to articulate answers to various…
Budgets allocated for quality talent sourcing across companies is highly polarized. Few companies with deep pockets splurge their cash, while the …
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When it comes to cementing financial gains through career progress, the line between blue and white collar is fading. Education was the only major …
Automation has dominated major manufacturing sectors globally. In India, Maruti Suzuki Automotive plant, in which the Indian government has stakes,…
Amid layoffs, many are considering freelancing or part-time options. Not many people will find freelance comforting. You have to be competitive …
“How did you spend your work-time during lockdown?” will be a standard question during job interviews. If you didn’t lose your job, then …
The Chemicals Industry spans a broad spectrum. This is one sector that influences supply chains of all other prominent industries barring …
HR experience levels varies depending on the size of the organization. It is flexible because the VALUES people bring in specific domains is …
The emergence of digital money and cryptocurrencies is going to revolutionize the BFSI sector. In case you are not aware of these developments, …
This is the age of greatest demand for creative people. One of the sectors where demand exceeds supply is the Arts, Literature & Media (ALM) …
Rapid urbanization and city-limit expansions have been prominent in all Indian metro cities over the past couple of decades. Although …
Business development (BD) jobs are in top demand anytime – past, present or future! Two focus areas govern BD, be it CEO or any sales position: …
Almost half of Indian workforce is engaged in agricultural activities – from framing to allied services. The availability of affordable labor …
In the age of social media and digital marketing, attention-wars are aplenty. New sectors have emerged within the advertising space, where …
People in number crunching profession are witnessing more diversification in the accounting field. Below is the list of prominent sectors in …
Global classification of prominent industries is subjective. The following list is based on career opportunities, since each classification below…
Brilliant leaderships is defined by long-term vision and effective communication. Be it CEO of a public company addressing share-holders, or a …
Golden rule of software development: Discipline, is more important than talent, for qualitative results. Top 3 secrets of smart software …
The objective of marketing is to create awareness, curiosity and interest. The challenge for marketers have become monumental in recent times. …
Ever wonder why few sales people are super successful? They are highly confident and seem to have a knack for closing sales effortlessly. These are …
Many recruiters associate jobs hopping candidates with distrust and unreliability. Many genuine candidates who could have been highly talented …
HR will be the MOST influential department in an organization over the next decade. However, there is a catch! Either HR will completely empower …
HR will be the MOST influential department in an organization over the next decade. However, there is a catch! Either HR will completely empower …
A micromanager is utterly incompetent - be it their expertise or communication. A good boss does not micromanage. So why do bad bosses …
Every company dreams of bringing attrition levels close to zero. Reality is otherwise. It’s worse especially when talented people leave. However,…
Your brand perception – individual or company – depends on contributing original & qualitative content. This is the age of digital reputation. …
Did you get a response from every job profile you applied to? Companies with deep pockets advertise the same job across all medium, including …
If someone harasses you, then they have a psychological problem. You have to raise a complaint to HR administration. Follow these steps: 1. …
Project management is more about execution and less about expertise. Ensuring quality and timely delivery is top priority of project managers …
Rising attrition is a major concern across organizations. These are top 3 reasons people quit: 1. Bad bosses – Incompetent managers make …
There is no 100% guaranteed method that will get you the job you want. You can only increases your chances of getting hired. Ensure the …
Ensuring proper connectivity is winning half the battle. Setup your computer infrastructure 15 minutes before your interview. Check for internet …
This question makes no logical sense. It is usually put forth in fresher interviews. In this regard, the interviewer is trying to get a sense of …
3 easy giveaways in spotting bad managers: 1. They lack vision for their team in the short or long term. These are usually the people who get …
Expect a very busy work-life in startups. You will either love it, or hate it from Day 1. If you crave high frequency challenges, then startups …
Of course you give your best performance at work. However, when it comes to promotion, it is important that your efforts are recognized, especially …
Barring outlier cases, personality or cognitive tests do serve any purpose. A cognitive test is given to assess a candidate’s analytic thought …
Empathy is a recruiter’s super power. Super star recruiters are champions of putting themselves in other people’s shoes. They understand other …
There are no innovations without conflicts. Disagreements are an important metric for progress. It is unfortunate when constructive conflicts are…
Creative communication is essential while discussing complex topics during interviews. 3 methods can be adopted: 1. Visualize wherever …
Hiring the perfect candidate is not practically feasible. Technologies are evolving, customer demands are dynamically changing, while talent …
The phrase “People don’t leave companies, but leave their bad bosses” is incomplete. The real statement should be “People leave companies due to …
It takes about 3 – 6 months to fill positions. 3 Reasons why this happens: 1. Screening candidates based on credentials only: When considering…
Ruling out fresher candidates, on the basis of inexperience, is a mistake. With faster & cheaper internet access, massive open online courses…
To gain a reputation that you are resourceful, colleagues need to trust you first. 3 simple steps to establish trust: 1. Genuinely establish a…
Recruiters, whether aware or not, wield the power to make or break a company. Recruiters are not subject experts in all the profiles they recruit…
Whether C-level or middle management hiring, leadership is the most sought after trait. While specific traits add to leadership’s definition, …
There is no official research done to claim whether or not shuffling employees has improved productivity. Productivity can be assessed at team …
Corporate background-checks are a waste of time and money. This is not a justification for hiring people who lie about their credentials. But it …
Successful recruiters go entrepreneurial by establishing their own head-hunting business. Most recruiter’s objective within companies, is to fill…
It’s a sign of bad management if the company is over or under hired. Exceptions are fine for a short intervals. But is has become norm for most …
In most organizations, the recruiter – hiring manger (HM) relationship do not go beyond resume sharing and calendar appointments for interviews. …
Feeling secured in a full-time position in as an illusion. About 80% of the human workforce are engaged in self-employment, part-time, trade or …
Choosing the Boss (your reporting manager) should be your #1 priority. More than company pedigree or salary benefits, working under good …
Following interviews, the wait-time to hear from recruiters is marked by anxiety for most people. Job search can be an agonizing experience, …
There is correlation between fast learners and career success. Their secret is this – they are voracious readers. Voracious reading does not …
Speaking fast comes off as insecurity or being desperate for the job. Another downside is that it is hard for your interviewer to comprehend you.…
Group interviews are conducted to test 2 things only – Team chemistry & Communication skills Not that these are unimportant in a one-to-one …
Barring exceptions, it is NOT a good idea to let younger people manage older workforce. Consider these 2 scenarios: 1. The ideal case – Where …
Many college students makes these mistakes: 1. The mindset to join high-pedigree companies – They remain jobless until they get these offers, …
In an organization where there is lack of transparency, the entire appraisal process is an eye-wash. This is the ugly truth. Middle-management …
All that glitters is NOT gold. Glory seems in the guise of company reputation, designation, salary, location and learning opportunities, but …
The short answer is, no. We live in a digital age where people without educational backgrounds are building drones by watching YouTube videos and…
Resumes do not tell full truth. Inexperienced recruiters avoid profiles with gaps in career progress. They correlate work-experience gaps with …
Not all counter-offers following your resignation are genuine. If a company is trying to retain you following your resignation, then exercise …
When it comes to salary negotiations, remember this golden rule: Never compromise Consider the following points to justify your desired salary …
It’s no coincidence this book remained in Top 100 best-sellers list from 1936 to this day! Dale Carnegie’s “How to win friends and influence …
Ever wondered why recruiters want great communication skills, but never clearly defined it? Communication skills are not just restricted to …
Do not lose good opportunities by ignoring these 3 simple tips for telephonic interviews: 1. Take the call in a noiseless place – No loud …
Bosses are either great or useless. You can grow and learn under a great boss. A bad boss is high toll on your mental health. Note these points …
Bad management is the #1 reason for high attrition rates in organizations. Contrary to popular corporate phrase “People don’t leave companies, …
You won’t get responses to even a fraction of your job applications (except automated emails thanking you for applying). Ever wondered why? It …
Dear Recruiters, the assumption that prospective candidates must come from the same industry as your own, is detrimental to quality hiring. Majority…
Except for travel & vacation purposes, all forms of employment visas in will become obsolete. True Story: An American company – aggregating …
These job trends have already started, and the next decade will witness a complete transition: 1. No more full-time jobs: With automation …
A research by Carnegie-Melon University concluded that 85% of your financial & career success is attributed to your personality. More than …
Making your interviewer introspect towards the end of discussion can influence a strong lasting impression. So what can you do to make them …
Overly detailed job descriptions (JDs) are written with good intention but it backfires on qualitative candidate screening. Requirements …
Ever wonder why some positions don’t get filled for months? Isn’t it ironic that in the digitized world, hiring is getting difficult, more …
What does it mean when few recruiters say “We are looking for passionate” candidates? This does not imply turning your hobbies into career. …
Re-learning is not the same as learning. Learning is to comprehend and analyze new knowledge from scratch. Re-learning is when you have to …
The following interview questions are totally stupid: • Tell me about yourself • What are you strengths and weaknesses? • Why are you leaving …
Empowering a culture-centric workplace is the secret that many companies overlook. Consider these points about your close friends: • Are you …
Never lie during interviews. It’s easy to get caught in the digital age, be it technical subject, or details of your past work-experience. If …
Companies / Recruiters prioritize these requirements for shortlisting candidates for interviews. 1. Industry: What major industries do …
Highly productive and operationally efficient companies are culture-centric and they prioritize a candidate’s personality and passion along with …
Your response to interviewers should last less than 2 minutes. Most people get into long elaborations, without knowing that recruiters are …
These 7 etiquette subconsciously influence your interviewer to form the best first impression on you: 1. Personal hygiene – Clean nails, clean …
Your successful #career isn’t cemented unless you have a deep understanding of these 2 requirements: 1. Acquired knowledge – also known as …
Feeling uncomfortable during the first interview is everyone’s problem, largely stemming from stranger anxiety. This is contagious. If you heart is …
People who did follow their #passion had an unfair advantage. Some person in their life – a friend, family member, or a mentor – had compelled them …
Smart companies realize the significance of right cultural sync among teams. What this implies is that a candidate’s innate attitude and …
About 80% of Indian blue-collar workforce, represented by 700+ million people, do part-time jobs owing to seasonal and contract work. It is critical…
While AI has many valuable applications, its influence and capabilities in the hiring space is highly exaggerated. Here are the 2 fundamental flaws …
2 major problems with resumes: 1. Candidates mostly exaggerate their capabilities. Moreover, its composed in the same lines of the job …
By: Shriram Shanmugham, Founder – Credait.com – The People Empowerment Platform Reading time: 5 minutes We have heard the phrase “Employees …
By: Shriram Shanmugham, Founder – Credait.com – The People Empowerment Platform Reading time: 3 minutes Since our company’s inception, we have…
