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Saumya Khare explains why hiring and retention of the best talent is amongst the key-most elements to progress in any workplace. She explains her ideas through Moglix, a fast-growing startup which focuses on a culture of transparency and a mentored-approach.
We caught up with Sarabjeet Singh Gill, Associate Manager HR – Talent Management, at GS Lab. With a decade of experience in HR, Sarabjeet shared with us his experiences and … Continue Reading In Conversation With Sarabjeet Singh Gill, GS Lab
1. Please tell us about your academic and professional background. What responsibilities does your designation entail? I did from my graduation from Bangalore University in Genetics. Realizing that I wasn’t … Continue Reading “I look for consistency in what the candidate has written in the resume as well as what they are talking about in the interview” – In conversation with Abhishek De, Talent Acquisition Lead at Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Cold emailing is hard. It’s also often the only way of communicating with potential mentors and employers that have no prior relationship with you. Cold emails are generally written with … Continue Reading The art of writing cold emails
You don’t necessarily have to be a manager to display leadership. Conversely, you have to be a leader to be an effective manager. Leadership, like any other skill, can be … Continue Reading Become a leader before becoming the manager
Types of Video JDs 1. Hiring manager giving insights about role & responsibilities and their evaluation style. 2. Q&A between HR & Hiring Manager about the kind of talent he/she is looking … Continue Reading What to learn from Video JD being a recruiter
So you’ve just started work as a junior executive. You’re still learning the ropes of the trade as you try to establish yourself and progress up through the ranks. You’ve … Continue Reading Junior executive to manager: a journey
Say you’ve landed a job – not with just one, but two big companies. It wasn’t easy – you had to beat some pretty tough competition on the way for … Continue Reading If you get an offer from two big companies and you decline and choose another offer, do you get black listed?
Saumitra Prasad is the Chief Marketing Officer at Kokuyo Camlin. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, he’s a Nike fan, and believes brand positioning in fundamental to building … Continue Reading “Brand character is one of the most important elements of brand strategy” – Saumitra Prasad, CMO, Koyuko Camlin
A recruiter can open up multiple opportunities which may have otherwise seemed out of reach. A good recruiter one can help you make your way to the best workplaces and … Continue Reading 5 Things You Should Know About Your Recruiter
You could be one of the lucky few directly landing their dream job as their first. Or, you could be among the others who accidentally stumble upon their dream job … Continue Reading 5 Jobs To Get Before Your Dream Job
Businesses function best when employees are both satisfied and engaged, so it’s important for managers to consistently measure the level of satisfaction and engagement among their employees in order to … Continue Reading A Closer Look at Employee Satisfaction
Hiring has changed. As a jobseeker, you’re going to have to change your ways too. Job hunting has turned more technical, where applying to a plethora of jobs is a … Continue Reading How to organize your job search
Whether you are giving an interview for the first time or the millionth, the process is stressful. Answering recruiters’ questions, along with reading what they really want from you is … Continue Reading The Hiring managers’ wishlist / Recruiters’ wishlist
Being a full-time job seeker is a tough job. Having to be constantly on the prowl for job openings, file in a slew of applications and attend an endless succession … Continue Reading Life of a full-time job seeker
Some might wonder what is the use of sending a thank you email after being rejected a job offer. You may even think that once you give your interviews, your … Continue Reading Thank You Emails/Notes and Why They’re Your Best Friends
You may be an experienced professional or a fresher, but you’ll still need to make a mark within no time in an interview. The interview process treats everyone at par … Continue Reading 5 ways to stand out in an interview
In conversation with Mr. Sahil Garg, Senior Manager – Business Development @ Flipkart. Please tell us a little about your professional & academic background. What responsibilities does your designation entail? … Continue Reading “Strong negotiation skills coupled with a good hold on data analytics are crucial in order to do well as a sales professional”, says Sahil Garg, Senior Manager – Business Development at Flipkart
In conversation with Mr. Manoj Jain, VP – Marketing, Loyalty and Visual Merchandising @ HyperCITY Retail India Ltd. Give us a snapshot of your professional & academic background. What responsibilities does … Continue Reading “A good marketer can be someone who is ready to unlearn and learn quickly, as the environment we live in is dynamic and changes rapidly”, says Manoj Jain, VP – Marketing, Loyalty and Visual Merchandising at HyperCITY Retail India Ltd.
In conversation with Ms. Mishi Choudhary, President at SFLC.in. How and when did you feel the need to start SFLC.in? Was it based on a personal experience or did you … Continue Reading “We look for commitment to the cause of freedom, mission of the organization, honesty and the desire to bring about a change in the world”, says Mishi Choudhary, President and Executive Director, SFLC.in
In conversation with Mr. Ashish Bansal, VP – Human Resources at MobiKwik. Give us a snapshot of your academic and professional background? What responsibilities does your designation entail? I currently … Continue Reading “Everything in an organization boils down to the quality of ‘talent’ you have & how well you can keep them engaged”, says Ashish Bansal, VP-Human Resources at MobiKwik.
In conversation with Ms. Abhilasha Dafria, CEO and Founder, The Venturator. Tell us more about your personal journey. How and when did you feel the need to start The Venturator? Was … Continue Reading “If there was one, just one thing that would be just as important as passion, it’d be perseverance. Perseverance is the only thing that can keep you going”, says Abhilasha Dafria, CEO and Founder, The Venturator
In conversation with Mr. Khalid Raza, Senior Program Manager – Talent Development, IBM. Can you describe your role @ IBM? What does it mean to be the “Senior Manager for … Continue Reading “The advantage of working with talent is that it puts you right in the middle of the business that we do and technology we deal with. It makes you aware and informed”, says Khalid Raza, Senior Program Manager for Talent Development, IBM
In today’s fast-paced and target-oriented work culture, employees have very little options when it comes to maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. In making sure they are … Continue Reading How to maintain a healthy workforce for your business
This month’s list traces those firms which have shown maximum activity in terms of handling and successfully closing job postings for the month of June, 2017 on our portal, iimjobs.com … Continue Reading Top firms hiring on iimjobs.com – June 2017
Well, as promised earlier, we bring to you the second edition of the ‘Top Indian HR Experts to Follow’. After scouring the web for days, we have compiled this edition … Continue Reading Top Indian HR Experts to Follow – Part 2
In conversation with Mr. Subhank Rajguru, Sales Head, Times Internet. Please tell us a little about your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role at … Continue Reading “One strategy which in general every sales person should believe in, is to stay ahead in maintaining high customer contact”, says Subhank Rajguru, Sales Head, Times Internet
And we are back with a list of the top firms hiring for the month that went by. With the end of FY 2016-17, companies are back to work and … Continue Reading Top firms hiring on iimjobs.com – May 2017
No organization can reach its true potential without a strong backbone, and you guessed it right – I’m talking about the HR department. From acquiring a well – qualified workforce … Continue Reading Top Indian HR Experts to Follow – Part 1
Change, the only constant, is yet again knocking at the door. This time it is at the workplace. With the Millennials coming of age, by the end of the next … Continue Reading Modern Workplaces: 7 Ways Millennials are Changing The Rules At Work
In conversation with Albinder Dhindsa, Co-Founder, Grofers How and when did you feel the need to start Grofers? What makes Grofers different from the other grocery apps in the market? We used … Continue Reading “The next big innovation is probably going to be related to how products get delivered to the doorstep of the consumer”, says Albinder Dhindsa, Co-Founder, Grofers
In conversation with Varun Kumar, Product Manager, Shopclues Please walk us through your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role in ShopClues? I completed my … Continue Reading “Product Managers stand strongly between the technology and business teams”, says Varun Kumar, Product Manager, ShopClues
By Vedanarayanan Vedantham Cricket has gone through multiple rounds of evolution over the last several decades. It started off with just one format – Test Cricket. Excellence during this period … Continue Reading Parallels in the evolution of Cricket & Marketing
In conversation with Manas Wadhwa, Co-Founder & CEO, WeddingPlz.com How and when did you feel the need to start WeddingPlz? Was it based on a personal experience or did you … Continue Reading “We want to reach a point where there is no education barrier for using our product”, says Manas Wadhwa, Co-Founder & CEO, WeddingPlz.com
In conversation with Vikram Chopra, Co-founder, FabFurnish How and when did you feel the need to start FabFurnish? Was it based on a personal experience or did you simply see … Continue Reading “We started offline stores to provide a holistic experience to our customers”, says Vikram Chopra, Co-founder, FabFurnish
In conversation with Rohit Dogra, Senior Vice President, HSBC Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey as a senior finance professional? I am a Senior Vice … Continue Reading “I admire Iain MacKay, CFO, HSBC for the calmness and honesty he demonstrates”, says Rohit Dogra, Senior Vice President, HSBC
In conversation with Mohit Ahuja, VP Marketing, foodpanda Can you elaborate on your journey to where you are today? Can you also brief us about your role in your current … Continue Reading “A truly fantastic product does not need extensive marketing at all and that should be the standard to strive for”, says Mohit Ahuja, VP Marketing, foodpanda
In conversation with Reena Roy, Social Media Recruitment & Branding Leader, IBM Can you describe your role @ IBM? What does it mean to be the “Social Media Recruitment & … Continue Reading “IBM has a performance-based culture that talented people find very attractive”, says Reena Roy, Social Media Recruitment & Branding Leader, IBM
In conversation with Shashank ND, Founder & CEO, Practo How and when did you feel the need to start Practo? Was it based on a personal experience or did you simply … Continue Reading “We look for smart, creative, original thinkers with a serious can-do attitude who come up with solutions”, says Shashank ND, Founder & CEO, Practo
In conversation with Girish Kundlani, Co-founder & Director, Big Rattle Technologies How and when did you feel the need to start ‘Big Rattle Technologies’? What was the vision and how … Continue Reading “Our focus is on customer satisfaction, everything else is organized around this goal”, says Girish Kundlani, Co-founder & Director, Big Rattle Technologies
In conversation with Neha Savardekar, Director, Brand Communications, DDB Can you tell us about your professional & academic background? Please brief us about your role at DDB Mudra? I am … Continue Reading “Building value through differentiation & meaningful connections is the key”, says Neha Savardekar, Director, Brand Communications, DDB
And we are back with yet another list of the top recruiters for the month that went by. With the holidays behind us and the New Year looming ahead, a lot of … Continue Reading Rockstar Recruiters on iimjobs.com – January 2015
In conversation with Paresh Baghel, Business Strategist, Escorts Group Please tell us about your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role in your current organization? … Continue Reading “We are no longer the demography but also the psychography of our demand landscape”, says Paresh Baghel, Business Strategist, Escorts Group
In conversation with Mr. Piyush Agrawal , CEO and Founder, Superprofs.com (Aurus Network) How and when did you feel the need to start Aurus Network? Was it based on a personal … Continue Reading “I always thought of applying technology to solve real world problems”, says Piyush Agarwal, CEO & Founder, Superprofs.com
In conversation with Wishy Arora, Senior Manager – Mobile Products at Cleartrip.com Please tell us about your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role in … Continue Reading “A good product manager should know how to say no”, says Wishy Arora, Senior Manager – Mobile Products at Cleartrip.com
Paid Advertising through Marketing Muscle Flex Vs Word of Mouth Driven by Inherent Product Strength By Vedanarayanan Vedantham There are two broad ways in which B2C businesses can grow. The … Continue Reading Paid Advertising Vs Word of Mouth
In Conversation with Abhipraya Kaviratna, AVP Marketing, MakeMyHome.com Please tell us a little about your professional & academic background.Can you also brief us about your role in your current organization? … Continue Reading “A brand should speak to the customer at an emotional level”, says Abhipraya Kaviratna, AVP Marketing, MakeMyHome.com
In conversation with Vedanarayanan Vedantham, Head of Marketing, Stayzilla Please tell us a little about your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role in your … Continue Reading “Analytical skills are very important today with the preponderance of digital channels”, says Vedanarayanan Vedantham, Head of Marketing, Stayzilla
HR Chronicles- In conversation with Pawas Anand, Senior HR Leader Can you give an example of how HR has been important to the bottom line? No specific example but few … Continue Reading HR Chronicles- “Hiring for future is the Key”, says Pawas Anand, Senior HR Leader
Young Achievers- In conversation with Sailesh Chaudhary, Senior Product Manager, Makaan.com Please tell us about your professional & academic background. Can you also brief us about your role in your … Continue Reading “Makaan.com is the leader and go to destination on mobile”, says Sailesh Chaudhary, Senior Product Manager, Makaan.com