How Job Descriptions are ruining talent sourcing
Overly detailed job descriptions (JDs) are written with good intention but it backfires on qualitative candidate screening. Requirements overshoot the need by a large margin. Companies are writing more and more details of qualifications, responsibilities, and competencies that candidates must possess. They do this to avoid large volumes of job applications. Reality is that no […]
Superhero candidates are like Superman – They Do Not exist
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 time-consuming, while the length of job descriptions have kept on increasing? The reason is HR’s obsession over hiring the perfect candidate! Somewhere they read that “A wrong hire can cost you in […]
The Secretive power of passion in your career
What does it mean when few recruiters say “We are looking for passionate” candidates? This does not imply turning your hobbies into career. Instead, highly experienced recruiters play the passion-card to gauge how it can accentuate the efficiency of your job role. This true incident exemplifies the passion-career link: A company developing off-road vehicle were […]
Knowledge = Power = Re-Learning
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 UNLEARN some components of what you learnt, and adapt to current / future trends as demanded. Let us consider some examples: • You were a master at php coding but your work […]
Recruiters: Stop asking stupid interview questions
The following interview questions are totally stupid: • Tell me about yourself • What are you strengths and weaknesses? • Why are you leaving your current job? • Why should we hire you? • Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years? • Why do you want this job? • And many other […]
The Secret of successful firms with happy employees
Empowering a culture-centric workplace is the secret that many companies overlook. Consider these points about your close friends: • Are you both close because of their educational qualification? • Is it a relationship based on the pedigree of the companies they worked for? • Do you like them because they have an impeccable resume? Obviously […]
Honesty is saying, “I don’t know”
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 you are put in a tight spot during interviews, for which you don’t know the answer, NEVER be afraid to say “I don’t know.” Even if you are intimidated for not […]
6 Credential’s that 100% of companies look for in Candidates
Companies / Recruiters prioritize these requirements for shortlisting candidates for interviews. 1. Industry: What major industries do experienced represent? Example: Information Technology, Automotive, Education, Chemicals, Healthcare, etc. There are 20 prominent industries. Fresher candidates need not worry about this. 2. Sub-Industry: Example: Under Healthcare Industry, some prominent sub-industries include dentistry, biotechnology, hospitals & clinics, health […]
3 Qualities companies look for in candidates
Highly productive and operationally efficient companies are culture-centric and they prioritize a candidate’s personality and passion along with credentials. The top 3 qualities include: 1. Attitude to get things done: Depending on the designation or task, there are specific personality requirements that companies look for in candidates, which help them gauge the commitment to getting […]
The 2 minutes interview rule
Your response to interviewers should last less than 2 minutes. Most people get into long elaborations, without knowing that recruiters are pressed for time. Keep your answers crisp. For example, if there are 10 points you could speak about for a particular question, then prioritize the top 2 or 3 points in your response. If […]