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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