Do higher pay scales attract quality talent?
The short answer is NO. Disclosing your capacity to pay higher salaries can compromise efficiency of hiring process because: · There will be overwhelming applications · Qualifications and experience can be exaggerated (see our previous posts for justifications) · Screening and hiring process will take longer than necessary · Mere application judgements do not translate […]
3 Things recruiters assess during first interview
A recruiter looks for these 3 things during first-round interview: 1. Amicable communication skills – Are you able to articulate answers to various questions in a precise manner? Are you listening keenly? This is to ensure that you are professional with communication and comfortable being yourself. 2. General attitude – Do you genuinely possess a […]
Deep pockets do not guarantee quality recruitment
Budgets allocated for quality talent sourcing across companies is highly polarized. Few companies with deep pockets splurge their cash, while the rest operate with little to no budget. The correlation that high budgets improves probability of quality recruitment is wrong. Quality recruitments happens due to harmony between 3 components: 1. Leadership prioritizing long-term vision 2. […]
Continuous Learning – Key to future career prospects
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Expertise & Skills – That’s all that matters!
When it comes to cementing financial gains through career progress, the line between blue and white collar is fading. Education was the only major barrier between blue and white collar professions, especially advanced degrees bestowed at college level. In the digital world however, resourceful knowledge is available for low-costs online, with some provided at zero […]
Jobs – Manufacturing vs Services: A Future Perspective
Automation has dominated major manufacturing sectors globally. In India, Maruti Suzuki Automotive plant, in which the Indian government has stakes, is operating with 85% automation. As a general rule, if half the work you do on a daily basis is repetitive, then it is certain of becoming obsolete. It is logical to conclude that the […]
Pandemic perspective: Part-time vs. freelance
Amid layoffs, many are considering freelancing or part-time options. Not many people will find freelance comforting. You have to be competitive with pricing bids in order to win projects (in case you are registered in popular freelance websites), and gaining reputation as a subject expert can take years. You could still tread this path nonetheless, […]
A Standard Interview question post lockdown
“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 interviewers will want to know how productive you were working from home in terms of managing efficiency. If you didn’t have a job, then interviewers will want to know how wisely you […]
Key job sectors in Chemicals Industry
The Chemicals Industry spans a broad spectrum. This is one sector that influences supply chains of all other prominent industries barring Education, accounting and advertising. Below is the list of prominent sectors in Chemical Industry jobs: · Basic Chemicals · Ceramic Products · Chemical Refinery · Consumer Products · Fertilizers · Fine Chemicals · Flavors […]
How HR experience level is determined
HR experience levels varies depending on the size of the organization. It is flexible because the VALUES people bring in specific domains is prioritized. Prominent HR domains include: · Administration · Talent management · Recruitment In most cases, the hierarchy of progress is: Recruitment → Talent management → Administration Each domain can range between 2 […]