Team is Priority – The real definition of Communication Skills
Ever wondered why recruiters want great communication skills, but never clearly defined it? Communication skills are not just restricted to writing and speaking well. There is an important psychological component in it called empathy. Being empathetic is being sensitive of other people’s feelings, mindset, and struggles. In other words, you put yourself in their shoes […]
3 Tips to ace telephonic interviews
Do not lose good opportunities by ignoring these 3 simple tips for telephonic interviews: 1. Take the call in a noiseless place – No loud machines or conversations in the background. Nothing is more irritating for an interviewer. Your candidacy can take a negative impression for no fault of yours. 2. Take notes of key […]
3 Ways to identify a Bad Boss during interview stage
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 in your interviews to identify flawed leadership: 1. What is the long term vision for your team? – The key word is “team.” Talking about the company’s […]
Attrition: Consequence of powerless HR Department
Bad management is the #1 reason for high attrition rates in organizations. Contrary to popular corporate phrase “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses,” high attrition rates are indications of empathy lacking in executive leadership. One cannot deny that people leave bad bosses, but how did management even allow such people to lead teams […]
Why searching and applying for jobs is a waste of time
You won’t get responses to even a fraction of your job applications (except automated emails thanking you for applying). Ever wondered why? It does not matter what credentials you possess. What matters is that you possess those specific credentials that recruiters are looking for. This is why applicant tracking systems (ATS) have been colossal failures […]
Recruiters: Do not get chained to the specific industry bias
Dear Recruiters, the assumption that prospective candidates must come from the same industry as your own, is detrimental to quality hiring. Majority of job roles are industry agnostic. For example: • A relationship executive’s priority is client satisfaction – this is personality centric • An engineer’s responsibility is fail-proof function – this is knowledge centric […]
No more visas – We are evolving into a global workforce
Except for travel & vacation purposes, all forms of employment visas in will become obsolete. True Story: An American company – aggregating accountants across the globe – had called us with a valuable proposition: We need not hire in-house CFO, and for about one-tenth (10%) of the cost, we can engage CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) […]
3 Certainties of your future jobs
These job trends have already started, and the next decade will witness a complete transition: 1. No more full-time jobs: With automation supplementing or replacing repetitive work that humans do, there will be no need for companies to hire full-time. The workforce will engage their time in monthly, weekly or hourly slots to multiple employers […]
Your personality can make or break your career
A research by Carnegie-Melon University concluded that 85% of your financial & career success is attributed to your personality. More than qualification and experience, it is someone’s personality that influences job role most. Consider these examples: • Competitive and experimental personality suits aggressive sales positions • Creative and persuasive traits is ideal for public relations […]
Do this, to make a lasting impression with interviewers
Making your interviewer introspect towards the end of discussion can influence a strong lasting impression. So what can you do to make them remember you? Throw a question on the following lines, GENUINELY: “What is it about your job role, that compels you push harder, everyday? What was your invaluable learning that this company bestowed […]