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- [What recruiters want has changed; entrepreneurial mindset now ranks higher in campus hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/what-recruiters-want-has-changed-entrepreneurial-mindset-now-ranks-higher-in-campus-hiring) - HirePro's State of College Hiring in India 2026 report highlights a shift in what employers value during campus hiring.
- [Only 9% of corporates say fresh college graduates are job-ready on Day 1, while 68% of students believe they are: HirePro Report](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/only-9-of-corporates-say-fresh-college-graduates-are-job-ready-on-day-1-while-68-of-students-believe-they-are-hirepro-report) - HirePro's State of College Hiring in India 2026 report reveals a significant perception gap between employers and students on workforce readiness.
- [AI is Becoming the Recruiter's Lie Detector](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/ai-is-becoming-the-recruiters-lie-detector) - As candidates increasingly use generative AI to enhance resumes and interview responses, recruitment is evolving from a focus on speed to one of authenticity.
- [Advanced skills dictate IT firms' campus hiring as AI reshapes demand](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/advanced-skills-dictate-it-firms-campus-hiring-as-ai-reshapes-demand) - As AI transforms enterprise technology, IT services firms are moving away from large-scale campus hiring towards recruiting fresh graduates with specialized skills in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data engineering.
- [Skills over degrees: Is India's hiring system ready to make the shift?](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/skills-over-degrees-is-indias-hiring-system-ready-to-make-the-shift) - HirePro’s State of College Hiring in India 2026 report reveals that while skills-first hiring is gaining momentum, the transition remains a work in progress.
- [The state of college hiring in India 2026](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/the-state-of-college-hiring-in-india-2026) - Corporates, colleges, and students are paying closer attention to one another's priorities than before. Yet many are still working from assumptions that no longer hold.
- [From manual screening to cheat-proof assessments: How AML RightSource built an integrity-first hiring engine](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/how-aml-rightsource-built-an-integrity-first-hiring-engine) - We collaborated with a global engineering firm facing challenges in hiring top talent for specialised domains like AI, Data Science, and Blockchain.
- [Evolving remote campus hiring processes and tools](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/evolving-remote-campus-hiring-processes-and-tools/) - We conducted a study to gather market insights about the evolving remote campus hiring processes and tools. The survey received encouraging responses from more than 60 decision-makers in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition from various organizations and close to 6,000 students from different colleges across the major cities in India. The study reveals that 59%
- [e-Recruitment – The New Normal of Recruitment. Physical to Phygital](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/e-recruitment-the-new-normal-of-recruitment-physical-to-phygital/) - We conducted a market study to understand the evolution and future of remote recruitment. The findings are based on responses from about 300 HR managers and talent acquisition leaders at large, medium-sized, and small businesses across different industry sectors. Here’s what the report covers: The primary mode of recruitment for different levels of hires before,
- [Breaking the myths about placements at the IITs](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/breaking-the-myths-about-placements-at-the-iits/) - In India, most engineering entrants aspire to enrol and study at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology. Declared as important institutes of the nation by the Indian parliament, education at IITs equips students with a critical thinking-led scientific approach to solving problems that challenge humanity. Not to be overlooked, IIT faculty and alumni have had
- [A report on fraudulent practices by candidates during job assessments in India](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/a-report-on-fraudulent-practices-by-candidates-during-job-assessments-in-india/) - Many enterprises adopted online assessments and interviews during the pandemic, but along with them came concerns about safety, efficiency, and being fraud-proof. At HirePro, we’ve been helping our customers with remote assessments, even before the pandemic, and are confident about its utility, safety, and efficacy. Thus we present this study on the various ways that
- [No Resumes Please – Paving the way for talent-centric recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/no-resumes-please-paving-the-way-for-talent-centric-recruitment/) - Of late, hiring practices centred around an over-reliance on resumes have not been yielding the required results for organisations. Job postings get too many responses, cluttering recruiters’ inboxes and leading to qualified candidates often getting overlooked. This leads job seekers to adopt a ‘spray and pray’ approach, often listing skills on their resume they have
- [Re-imagining and Strategising for the War of Talent](https://hirepro.in/resources/whitepapers/re-imagining-and-strategising-for-the-war-of-talent/) - With every organisation competing to hire the creme de la creme, it is no less than a war to unearth the best talent available in the market. To win the war of talent, organisations will need to strategise their hiring practices to align with the changing times. This whitepaper will help you discover the hiring
- [Recruitment transformation:<br> Forging a new path for talent acquisition](https://hirepro.in/resources/whitepapers/recruitment-transformation-forging-a-new-path-for-talent-acquisition/) - Recruitment is no more just a selection process; it is a business strategy. The year 2021 threw many challenges for the recruitment industry and it was faced with grit. Recruitment processes transformed; it was the year of ‘remote’ talking, being inclusive, leveraging technology and giving candidates an experience. It was also a year that taught
- [The complete guide to interview process outsourcing](https://hirepro.in/resources/e-book/the-complete-guide-to-interview-process-outsourcing/) - Trends and tips for recruiters Digital disruption, virtual and hybrid models of working, varied expectations of organisations and employees… Recruiters have their hands full in a post-pandemic world. #Talentacquisition and #retention are now even more challenging and recruiters have to step up by turning these challenges into opportunities with the right tools and techniques. Read
- [A definitive guide to virtual campus hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/e-book/a-definitive-guide-to-virtual-campus-hiring/) - Let’s face it. The talent war is real and brutal. Even after getting their first offer, students scout around for better offers. They have the upper hand with the multiple job offers from companies looking to hire the crème de la crème. Companies today need a new remote campus hiring strategy in the new normal.
- [How Asite redefined technical hiring through an end-to-end AI-powered workflow](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/how-asite-redefined-technical-hiring-through-an-end-to-end-ai-powered-workflow) - Asite, a global leader in open construction platforms for capital projects, was looking to scale technical hiring across geographies while operating with a lean talent acquisition team. As hiring volumes grew, the organization faced challenges associated with manual screening, fragmented workflows, and inconsistent evaluation processes spread across multiple hiring tools. The need was clear: create
- [Wrinkle-free careers: The curious rise of resume botox](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/wrinkle-free-careers-the-curious-rise-of-resume-botox) - As ATS adoption becomes more widespread in India, job seekers are increasingly intentional about how they present their skills and experience.
- [How a global consulting leader became an employer of choice for interns in India](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/how-a-global-consulting-leader-became-an-employer-of-choice-for-interns-in-india) - How a global consulting firm in India became an employer of choice for interns through a tailored hackathon.
- [A top digital engineering MNC executes 100% fraud-proof interviews across 4 time zones](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/a-top-digital-engineering-mnc-executes-100-fraud-proof-interviews-across-4-time-zones) - A leading global digital engineering and enterprise modernisation partner faced the challenge of managing high-volume interviews across multiple time zones while maintaining absolute authenticity and efficiency. Our AI-powered interview platform delivered a solution with unmatched precision, transparency, and reliability. Leveraging AI-driven proctoring, real-time coding assessments, and seamless ATS integration, the platform provided a secure, scalable,
- [European banking group turns a nationwide hackathon into a high-volume hiring success](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/european-banking-group-turns-a-nationwide-hackathon-into-a-high-volume-hiring-success) - When the client aimed to onboard 300 high-potential interns within 60 days in India, traditional recruitment approaches would not suffice. They needed a solution that combined precision, scale, and visibility. We partnered as their strategic hiring architect, designing a nationwide, large-format hackathon across 100 premier campuses. Leveraging AI-powered assessments, targeted engagement, and a strong employer
- [Enabling secure and scalable teacher assessments for the Ministry of Education, Indonesia](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/enabling-secure-and-scalable-teacher-assessments-for-the-ministry-of-education-indonesia) - HirePro, in collaboration with Pearson, supported the Ministry of Education (MoE), Indonesia, in delivering fraud-proof English language assessments for teacher aspirants across the country. With a national objective to train and certify 180,000 teachers by 2027, the MoE required a solution that would ensure test integrity, scale efficiently across provinces, and remain accessible to educators
- [What makes Pearson’s remote assessments stand out?](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/what-makes-pearsons-remote-assessments-stand-out) - Pearson, a global leader in education, has redefined remote assessments through its partnership with HirePro. By integrating HirePro’s advanced AI proctoring technology, new standards for test integrity, scalability, and efficiency have been established. With over 6 million tests securely proctored across 30+ countries, this pioneering collaboration is shaping the future of secure, global education. Discover
- [HirePro helps a global engineering firm hire for premium skills with an optimised process](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/hirepro-helps-a-global-engineering-firm-hire-for-premium-skills-with-an-optimised-process) - We collaborated with a global engineering firm facing challenges in hiring top talent for specialised domains like AI, Data Science, and Blockchain. Drawing on our agile platform and expertise we streamlined their hiring process, reducing dropouts and enhancing accuracy. Our tailored content and user-friendly interfaces, backed by comprehensive training programs for seamless adoption ensured the
- [HirePro partners with Axis Bank to enhance its college recruitment with a perpetual skills-based hiring program](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/axis-bank-enhances-college-recruitment-via-skills-based-hiring) - Axis Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks, had an innovative idea of creating an alternative channel to campus recruitment with a greater focus on skills-based hiring, under the Axis Arise program. It sought to reach out to urban and diverse talent, including in Tier II and III cities, to successfully spot “early talent”
- [HirePro helps Delhivery set up a nationwide assessment and recruitment program spanning over 6,000 genuine candidates in 3 weeks](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/delhivery-nationwide-assessment-and-recruitment-program) - Delhivery, one of India’s largest fully integrated logistics providers, aims to build an operating system for commerce through a combination of world-class infrastructure, logistics operations, and technology. For this, it launched a nationwide initiative that inspires young job seekers to build careers in logistics. Under this program, candidates shortlisted from a nationwide entrance test go
- [HirePro Reduced the University Hiring Time For A Fortune 500 Company](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/hirepro-reduced-the-university-hiring-time-for-a-fortune-500-company/) - Companies look for fresh talent that will not only help them achieve their business goals but will also establish a level of diversity. Being able to hire talent that brings in fresh viewpoints based on their knowledge and skills is good for a company’s growth. Every year, business environments keep evolving and organizations need young
- [AI-polished resumes force recruiters to rethink hiring filters](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/ai-polished-resumes-force-recruiters-to-rethink-hiring-filters) - As AI tools become increasingly accessible, recruiters are witnessing a sharp rise in polished, AI-assisted resumes that make it harder to assess a candidate's actual capabilities through traditional screening methods.
- [How a global data and AI consulting firm scaled fresher hiring with AI interviewing](https://hirepro.in/resources/case-studies/how-a-global-data-and-ai-consulting-firm-scaled-fresher-hiring-with-ai-interviewing) - Scaled from 20 to 500+ AI interviews, enabling consistent, data-driven screening with 96% time savings and 380+ hours saved in early-stage hiring.
- [HirePro Study Reveals: 95% of Students, 90% of Academia, and 71% of Corporates Embrace Virtual Hiring](https://hirepro.in/hirepro-study-reveals-95-of-students-90-of-academia-and-71-of-corporates-embrace-virtual-hiring) - A HirePro study reveals 95% of students, 90% of academia, and 71% of corporates support virtual hiring. Explore key insights in our report!
- [Why companies are doing competitions and hackathons to hire early talent](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/why-companies-are-doing-competitions-and-hackathons-to-hire-early-talent) - Campus recruitment has long been the backbone of early talent acquisition, with companies visiting universities, screening graduates through aptitude tests and interviews, and then bringing them on board. Today, however, as companies want talent to not just execute but also experiment and innovate, they are supplementing their early hiring strategies with immersive internships and hackathons,
- [AI in hiring: Inside HirePro COO’s blueprint for the future of talent strategy](https://hirepro.in/resources/news/ai-in-hiring-inside-hirepro-coos-blueprint-for-the-future-of-talent-strategy) - In an exclusive conversation with People Matters, S. Pasupathi shared his thoughts on AI's integration in recruitment, its affect on the evolving landscape of work and more.
- [Female Participation in Campus Hiring Exams Surges in BFSI GCCs and Domestic Enterprises: HirePro Report](https://hirepro.in/news/female-participation-in-campus-hiring-exams-surges-in-bfsi-gccs-and-domestic-enterprises-hirepro-report) - HirePro report shows women’s participation in campus hiring exams rose from 34% in 2023 to 36% in 2024, with BFSI and domestic firms leading the growth.
- [How internships are the in thing in Indian corporate, tech jobs](https://hirepro.in/news/how-internships-are-the-in-thing-in-indian-corporate-tech-jobs) - Companies are warming up in a big way to hire interns as the need for skilled candidates increases amidst the changing technology landscape in jobs. Data from job portal Indeed suggests a 103 per cent increase in job postings over the past three years, between February 2022 and February 2025. Last year alone, internship postings
- [How to use a personality test in the workplace: 10 thumb rules](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-use-a-personality-test-in-the-workplace-10-thumb-rules/) - In today’s fast-paced and dynamic corporate landscape, personality tests have emerged as indispensable tools. While assisting HR professionals in gauging potential hires, they also contribute to deciphering the intricate matrix of an employee’s mindset, helping to forecast how they might fit and flourish within a team or role. In this blog, discover the 10 guiding
- [Breaking the myths: IITs record higher placement with students bagging Rs 50 lakh CTC in 2022, HirePro report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/iit-placement-iit-highest-placement-this-year-iit-ctc-in-2022-iit-placement-salary-survey-on-iit) - Contradictory to current market perception over 5.5% IITians that is about 960 from a total of 17,000 have got jobs with an annual remuneration (CTC) of over Rs 50 lakh, revealed a HirePro report on salary packages offered to students from IITs in 2022. Furthermore, the study showed that nearly 54% of 7,020 students in
- [Hiring for personality – why you should include it when recruiting candidates](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-importance-of-hiring-for-personality) - In recent times, a greater emphasis is being placed on personality assessments while hiring new employees. Apart from evaluating skill sets, recruiters are now also conducting detailed personality tests as part of the hiring process. These personality assessments help recruiters understand character traits that would determine how the person would perform on the job. According
- [Digital Recruitment – The journey so far and the Road Ahead](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/digital-recruitment-the-journey-so-far-and-the-road-ahead) - HirePro, established in the year 2004, has been a preeminent technology platform for enterprise recruitment. The company recently launched Momentum, a platform for thought leaders in recruitment to share insights that help participants construct their business progress. The first edition of Momentum took place on December 18, 2020. A panel discussion was held on the
- [Campus Recruiting – How to Recruit Gen Z Effectively](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-recruiting-how-to-recruit-gen-z-effectively) - Generation Z includes all those born between 1997 and 2012. The 20 somethings of this generation were poised to join the adult workforce when Covid-19 struck. According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Gen Z has been hit the hardest by global unemployment. With the economy reviving, youngsters are relooking
- [In-office internship versus remote internship](https://hirepro.in/news/in-office-internship-versus-remote-internship) - Explore the benefits and challenges of in-office and remote internships. Find out which suits your career goals, networking needs, and skill development best.
- [Online assessment tools pave the way for successful campus hiring drives](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/online-assessment-tools-pave-the-way-for-successful-campus-hiring-drives) - Young professionals are an asset to any organisation. They brim with fresh energy and innovative ideas, and all organisations are eager to tap into that. Campus hiring is how most organisations recruit young talent. The hiring process involves large numbers and the traditional methods of screening with pen and paper assessments are resource heavy in
- [Post-Budget Perspectives: Voices That Define the Financial Landscape](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/post-budget-perspectives-voices-that-define-the-financial-landscape) - Mr. S Pasupathi, COO, HirePro “We commend the government’s commitment to empowering the youth of India through its focus on skill development and employability in the recent budget. The Skill India Mission’s achievement of training 14 million youth, upskilling and reskilling 5.4 million individuals, and establishing 3,000 new ITIs is a significant step towards addressing
- [Employee Onboarding Reimagined in the Post-Pandemic World](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/employee-onboarding-reimagined-in-the-post-pandemic-world) - It's almost been a year since companies shifted to the digital realm courtesy of COVID-19. Hiring, onboarding, and other recruitment operations are carried out with remote technology, which is now considered a sustainable tool for survival rather than a luxury. At first, it seemed that hiring and onboarding processes would face a setback in maintaining
- [AI for remote proctoring: Securing the future of assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-for-remote-proctoring-securing-the-future-of-assessments/) - Discover how AI-powered remote proctoring enhances security, fairness, and efficiency in assessments. Check out the infographic for insights!
- [Despite hiring headwinds, campuses stay optimistic](https://hirepro.in/news/despite-hiring-headwinds-campuses-stay-optimistic) - Despite hiring slowdowns in IT and FMCG, B-schools and colleges see positive placements, with other sectors filling the gap. Read the 2024 placement trends.
- [Tips to Enhance Your Virtual Recruitment Process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/tips-to-enhance-your-virtual-recruitment-process/) - Thanks to the increasing popularity of remote hiring, virtual recruitment has been gradually gaining momentum in the past couple of years. However, the pandemic-induced new norms have catapulted virtual recruitment to the centre stage. Though this is relatively new to the industry, HirePro's virtual recruitment team has got the process down to a T and
- [Online Recruitment: A flash in the pan or the real deal?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/online-recruitment-a-flash-in-the-pan-or-the-real-deal/) - If you are in recruitment, you must be feeling like you're in one of those high velocity "insanity" rides in an amusement park. Yes, there was that lull when the industry went quiet during the lockdown. But now that recruitment has started in earnest again, you must be scrambling to meet the ever-present demand for
- [7 virtual onboarding ideas to welcome new hires](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-virtual-onboarding-ideas-to-welcome-new-hiresresources/) - Your HR team is delighted with their final list of new hires—a talented, smart lot who aced their interviews and show considerable promise. In less than a year, however, the two best performers among them have quit and you are left wondering what went wrong. This is not an uncommon development in our times. But
- [PCQuest captures insights by S. Pasupathi on how HirePro’s AI powered platform tackles institutional hiring biases](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/pcquest-captures-insights-by-pasupathi-on-how-hirepros-ai-powered-platform) - HirePro offers an AI-powered platform to deliver fraud-proof assessments, video interviews, and onboarding of candidates. But does our virtual hiring solution deal with the traditional hiring biases well? PCQuest captures insights by S. Pasupathi, COO, HirePro, on how our platform focuses on evaluating the core skills of candidates with precision, rendering straightforward data. The analytics
- [Ride the Remote Recruitment Wave to Pick the Best from the Global Pool](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remotely-hire-from-anywhere-anytime-and-at-any-scale) - The art and science of recruitment has evolved significantly since its infancy during the 2nd World War. In the 1940s, the recruiter scrambled to find workers to meet local requirements, as the lion's share of able-bodied men were being drafted for the great war. Being a highly adaptable species, recruiting agencies segued into representing and
- [Key Revolutionizing Campus Recruitment in the Phygital Era](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/key-revolutionizing-campus-recruitment-in-the-phygital-era) - The COVID 19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation journeys of businesses across sectors. Businesses began adopting technologies like AI, the cloud, big data, etc. However, digital interactions cannot completely replace the physical connection; they have simply ushered in a new “phygital” era. A phygital system is an integration of physical and digital. Physical + Digital
- [How AI-Powered Recruitment Software Can Streamline Hiring Processes?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-powered-recruitment-software-can-streamline-hiring-processes) - Recruitment is one of the most important functions of the Human Resources (HR) department in an organisation. This is because the quality of talent hired heavily influences all the functions of the organisation. The end-to-end recruitment cycle entails finding the right talent and bringing them onboard. Seems like a simple and straightforward process on the
- [How AI-based Assessments Are Redefining Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-based-assessments-are-redefining-campus-recruitment) - Over the years, organizations, big and small, have realized the importance of finding fresh talent through campus recruitment. They invest big in terms of resources required for end-to-end recruiting from campuses. Campus or university recruitment is a long drawn out process for enterprises. From finding the right campuses to liaison with, visiting the campus with
- [Coding assessments: A definitive guide to hiring the right coder](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/coding-assessments-a-definitive-guide-to-hiring-the-right-coder) - Among the many challenges thrown up by hiring processes, coding assessments can be exceptionally tricky. A combination of factors—sound technical knowledge, process management, social skills and intuition, to name a few—comes into play when hiring talent for software development. However, several proven methods do exist to help you screen and recruit applicants for hiring the
- [Digital Transformation in Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/digital-transformation-in-campus-recruitment) - Campus recruitment is the practice of engaging, assessing, and hiring young talents from college campuses. Campus recruitment is among the key strategies for staffing at organizations with high recruitment needs since colleges house a large pool of young candidates. Processing large volumes of applications can be a laborious task, and the need for efficiency has
- [Acing the various phases of campus recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/acing-the-various-phases-of-campus-recruitment) - Several companies endorse the concept of campus talent acquisition by encapsulating a set of well-devised strategies to engage with, assess, and hire young talent from different college campuses across geographical boundaries. With the advent of digitisation, the campus recruitment process has witnessed a slew of transformations and has become more dynamic. To elucidate, campus hiring
- [A Primer on Video Interviewing Software](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-primer-on-video-interviewing-software) - The adoption of video in recruitment was advancing steadily, and the COVID-19 pandemic only expedited the growth. Video interviewing platforms enhance the hiring process for a multitude of reasons — attracting the right talent, improving candidate experience or promoting the employer brand. Businesses have discovered the advantages of using dedicated video interviewing platforms in terms
- [Engineering colleges witness strong placement season after two-year lull](https://hirepro.in/engineering-colleges-witness-strong-placement-season-after-two-year-lull) - After two years of sluggish hiring, Indian engineering colleges are witnessing a strong placement season, with major information technology (IT) services firms ramping up recruitment for 2025-26 (FY26). Overall, hiring in IT services and global capability centres (GCCs) for 2023-24 (FY24) through 2024-25 (FY25) is projected to be 30 per cent higher than the previous
- [CXO of the week: S Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer, HirePro](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/cxo-of-the-week-s-pasupathi-chief-operating-officer-hirepro) - HirePro is the preeminent technology platform for enterprise recruitment in India, since 2004. HirePro is the preferred destination for businesses globally to manage diverse phases of the recruitment supply chain. The platform is enabled by AI and assisted by experts who help companies source, screen, assess, interview, select, and onboard the best talent. S Pasupathi,
- [Gender Diversity A Far Cry](https://hirepro.in/gender-diversity-a-far-cry) - IN A COUNTRY that has produced a legion of successful male business leaders, from N.R. Narayana Murthy to Mukesh Ambani, the number of key female business leaders remain abysmally low, a reflection of the glaring gender disparity in business education, despite the global push for diversity and inclusion. Are institutions truly reflective of India’s demographic
- [HirePro Momentum Episode 8 | GenAI and the Future of Entry-Level Hiring: A Conversation with Mohit Sharma, Head of TA, KPMG India](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-scaling-entry-level-hiring-with-genai) - Discover how GenAI is revolutionising entry-level hiring with Mohit Sharma, KPMG’s TA Head. Practical insights on scaling recruitment with technology.
- [Is CGPA a fair evaluation criterion for campus placements?](https://hirepro.in/is-cgpa-a-fair-evaluation-criterion-for-campus-placements) - Parents' obsession with high grades, top rankings, and full marks has been the benchmark for evaluating a student's potential in India. Cumulative Grade Point Average or CGPA is commonly used in educational institutions, especially in India, to assess student performance. It measures a student's overall academic performance, calculated by averaging the grade points earned in
- [Pearson has unveiled its Latest Versant English Language Test](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/pearson-unveils-new-versant-english-test/) - Pearson has unveiled its latest Versant English Language test featuring remote monitoring to ensure exam reliability while offering students continued access to exams as many PTE exam centres remain closed around the world. Developed in response to Covid-19, Versant enables students instant results after the test, and enables visa sponsors to self-assess English language abilities
- [HirePro Partners with Pearson to remotely monitor English language assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/hirepro-partners-with-pearson) - MANGALURU: Hirepro, leading recruitment technology and assessment solutions company, has announced a partnership with Pearson, world?s learning company to automatically monitor and verify Pearson?s Versant test. The tie-up allows candidates across the world to take their test remotely at any convenient location, even at home. [ Read Full Article Here ]
- [Youth have to put in their efforts to build industry connections remotely: Pasupathi Sankaran, HirePro](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/youth-have-to-put-in-their-efforts-to-build-industry-connections-remotely) - World Youth Skills Day 2021 is being celebrated today, and this year the day is probably more significant than ever. Due to the ongoing pandemic, and online education the youth of the country is under immense pressure. However, this has also shifted the focus more towards acquiring skills rather than just completing degrees. In an
- [An Exclusive Interview With Pasupathi Sankaran, Chief Operating Officer, Hirepro By Analytics Insight](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/exclusive-interview-with-pasupathi-sankaran-ceo-hirepro-by-analyticcs-insight) - In a recent interview with Analytics Insight, Pasupathi Sankaran, COO, HirePro, threw light on the talent crisis prevalent across the globe today and shared how HirePro’s AI-powered hiring platform is enabling employers to fix this problem. At HirePro, we aim to remove friction in hiring through automation and enriched human connect. Read the article to
- [Only 4 out of 10 employers have virtual hiring toolkit that detects candidate impersonation: Study](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/only-4-out-of-10-employers-have-virtual-hiring-toolkit-that-detects-candidate-impersonation) - Given the high number of students hired from campuses, verifying their identities throughout assessments, interviews, and onboarding to ensure fair selection is a challenge that recruiters face, according to a study. As per a research titled ‘Evolving Remote Campus Hiring Processes and Tools’ by recruitment solutions provider HirePro, about 60 per cent of companies either
- [AI and analytics revolutionizing hiring in the new-age work world](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/ai-and-analytics-revolutionizing-hiring-in-the-new-age-work-world) - Companies have been quicker in adapting to the normal and adopting tools that are most favorable for them and profitable for both companies and the employees. The traditional methods are not relevant anymore; be it technology or the culture, everything requires a mandatory update. Digital transformation has taken the world by storm, be it hiring
- [53% students don’t have access to hiring kits: HirePro](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/53-students-dont-have-access-to-hiring-kits-hirepro) - A recent study by HirePro, titled ‘Evolving Remote Campus Hiring Processes and Tools’, revealed that 59% of companies believe students are well-equipped with the necessary infrastructure to participate in virtual campus hiring. However, 53% of students do not have access to a broadband connection at home. One in every four students owns two of the
- [AI screening has become the latest trend for large scale virtual hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/ai-screening-has-become-the-latest-trend-for-large-scale-virtual-hiring) - It can be observed across industries how the development of technologies has entirely reinvented and systematically improved how various systems and processes used to take place. Something similar has also happened with the recruitment industry. The advancement of technology and adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has altered the way candidates appear for their
- [Tech hurdles in virtual hiring in post-COVID era](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/tech-hurdles-in-virtual-hiring-in-post-covid-era) - While many companies are investing in tech to conduct smart virtual recruitment drives — like e-commerce major Amazon launching its virtual recruiter, an alexa-based initiative and software-as-a-service start-up Zoho enhancing its cloud-based HRMS solution to better identify talent — several other employers continue to struggle with gaps in virtual hiring processes. From internet constraints to
- [Busting myths about online proctoring by People Matters](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/busting-myths-about-online-proctoring-by-people-matters) - Last year, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic profoundly altered the way business is conducted. Talent acquisition is no different. Online proctoring, for instance, was practised even during the pre-pandemic times, but its adoption for conducting multiple examinations and tests virtually has increased multifold amidst the pandemic. Since online proctoring solutions and technologies are constantly
- [Why candidate experience should matter to companies](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/why-candidate-experience-should-matter-to-companies) - In the present job market, securing a job offer is probably the most important aspect. However, candidate experience ranks pretty high on the list too. Irrespective of whether a candidate makes the cut or not, what matters to the applicant, is their experience during the interview rounds. There is a common consensus of candidates that
- [Is AI the Future of Recruitment?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/is-ai-the-future-of-recruitment) - Things were simpler in the Black and White era of Human Resource procedures and recruitment than they are today. The reason for this is that the demands, challenges, and options available to HR managers back then were very different from those available today. The world of recruitment has changed as artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly
- [How Automation of End-to-End Campus Hiring Workflows Has Accelerated Placements Amid the Pandemic](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/how-automation-of-end-to-end-campus-hiring-workflows-has-accelerated-placements-amid-the-pandemic) - With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, Pasupathi’s expertise lies with recruitment consulting, recruitment setup and implementation, change management, compliance, automation, metrics, and training. A true visionary, he is driven by process and discipline. He is all for the transformation of talent acquisition supply chain management into a mature science. He is
- [Virtues of Virtual: How virtual hiring platforms help curb hiring bias](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/virtues-of-virtual-how-virtual-hiring-platforms-help-curb-hiring-bias) - The endemic and its ramifications wreaked havoc on hiring teams and proved to be a defining moment for the recruitment industry as virtual recruiting and remote onboarding of the workforce became the norm. No one has been spared the fury of the coronavirus pandemic, from small businesses to large multinationals. A silver lining was that
- [Five trends in campus hiring that students need to know](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/five-trends-in-campus-hiring-that-students-need-to-know) - It’s that time of year again when campus placements are in full swing. The traditional campus hiring has evolved at lightning speed since Covid drove recruitment into disarray. In the midst of the crisis, employers began relying on technology to ensure continuity of their campus hiring programmes. As a result, the hiring cycle was broken
- [Debunking myths: HirePro's S Pasupathi on AI role in recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/debunking-myths-hirepros-s-pasupathi-on-ai-role-in-recruitment) - Traditional hiring methods could no longer function as the Covid-19 pandemic struck, leaving recruiters with no choice but to rely on technology. The implementation of the automated process was unavoidable with the full recruitment life cycle taking place remotely, and there was no looking back. It is fascinating to see how artificial intelligence (AI) is
- [Brace for impact: Why the post-pandemic world will reshape campus placement as we know it](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/brace-for-impact-why-the-post-pandemic-world-will-reshape-campus-placement-as-we-know-it) - In the past, the success of higher education was determined by measuring the degree of knowledge and skills acquired by a student over the course of their opted programme. However, as time progressed so did these expectations. With the gaining value of the concept of globalisation and the growing number of job creations in large
- [The Great Resignation & <br>The Future Of Work](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/the-great-resignation-and-the-future-of-work) - The Great Resignation is a miscoined phenomenon. In reality, it is a massive reshuffle of talent due to changing market dynamics, and resignation is a byproduct,” shares Anshuman Das, CEO & Co-Founder, Careernet. He deconstructs the phenomenon in discussion with Saikat Pyne on You Inc. Podcast, a podcast dedicated to thoughts, stories, and ideas at
- [Why AI should be used as a strategic and not a central tool in recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/why-ai-should-be-used-as-a-strategic-and-not-a-central-tool-in-recruitment) - After a long day of screening resumes, Anjitha goes home and switches to her favourite OTT platform in the hopes of unwinding with a new show. As the home screen loads, she realises that she does not want to endlessly browse through titles and almost switches off the TV when she stumbles upon the “Recommendations”
- [Exclusive Interview with Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer, HirePro by Analytics Insight](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/exclusive-interview-with-pasupathi-chief-operating-officer-hirepro-by-analytics-insight) - Sourcing the right talent for the company has more to it than what appears on the surface. While for other departments lack of credible data seems to be a hurdle, it is literally a struggle for the HR department to scour through endless data they possess sourced through every possible channel. Now that they have
- [Campus hiring slumps to pre-Covid levels](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/campus-hiring-slumps-to-pre-covid-levels) - Abhay Chirania (22), an electronics and communications engineering graduate, was not happy with the options he was presented with at college placements. Most of the offers — like software development roles at IT services companies — had nothing to do with his core degree . Dissatisfied, he decided to look for jobs on his own
- [Three things candidates should never do during virtual assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/three-things-candidates-should-never-do-during-virtual-assessments) - This may not be an isolated example. When HirePro, an AI-powered recruitment company, analysed all online assessments over the past six months, it found 60 percent cases “suspicious”. When these cases were verified by a human review, only 43 percent were found to have cheated. Experts say AI-based proctoring tools do not replace manual monitoring
- [Can AI help resolve error-prone recruitment gaps completely?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/can-ai-help-resolve-error-prone-recruitment-gaps-completely) - From professional networking sites and job boards to online job portals, technology has played a significant role in completely revamping recruitment. Since the labor crunch shows no signs of abating, the implementation of HR technologies such as AI-based recruitment software has never been more critical. Through automation of menial recruitment processes, candidates have a better
- [How technology is helping to find the hidden needles in the haystack of campus recruitment drives](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/how-technology-is-helping-to-find-the-hidden-needles-in-the-haystack-of-campus-recruitment-drives) - With the 2022 campus placement season witnessing offers rolled out faster than the speed of light, here’s how technology is helping to find the hidden needles in the haystack of campus recruitment drives According to experts, virtual hiring has always been present across industries, even before the pandemic, at least in the early stages. Conducting
- [The evolution of talent retention post-pandemic and the way forward](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/the-evolution-of-talent-retention-post-pandemic-and-the-way-forward) - It has been more than two years since the outbreak of the pandemic, and things have started to return to normalcy. However, there is no denying that not everything can go back to pre-pandemic standards. For example, businesses scurrying to meet their ever-increasing talent demands, continue to seek digital solutions, whether in sales and marketing,
- [Big Pay, Fame: How Students Rushing for IT Jobs is Taking Shine Off Core Engineering Roles](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/big-pay-fame-how-students-rushing-for-it-jobs-is-taking-shine-off-core-engineering-roles) - who will solve the grassroots problems?” A former IIT director had recently asked this question while highlighting that all the top-ranking students are opting for computer science and allied fields. According to the data shared by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), out of the top 100 rank holders in JEE, as many as 97
- [With campus placements on an upswing, here are the strategies employers have started using to build strong talent pools](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/with-campus-placements-on-an-upswing-here-are-the-strategies-employers-have-started-using-to-build-strong-talent-pools) - Advancements in technology and globalisation have brought about significant changes in the workplace, resulting in shifting dynamics between employers and employees. We are in a more candidate-driven market, employers have become more focused on attracting and retaining a more resilient and long-term workforce. This shift has compelled recruiters to look outside the box in order
- [The exponential rise of virtual placements – An exceptional transformation](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/the-exponential-rise-of-virtual-placements-an-exceptional-transformation) - The recruitment industry keeps evolving, and it has transformed exceptionally from traditional recruitment methods to modern hiring methods. Virtual placement is an advanced way of recruitment and is one step further than traditional placement. Technology is simplifying and aiding hiring agencies for a smooth hiring process. Delving deep into the discussion S Pasupathi, Chief Operating
- [Recruitments go online: Is technology insufficient to determine candidate malpractice?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/recruitments-go-online-is-technology-insufficient-to-determine-candidate-malpractice) - To get a job, candidates often tend to lie to project themselves as the best suitable person for the position they are applying for. Not only this, many of the candidates also try malpractices – like giving away bribes, cheating at examination hall, impersonating, etc – to get a lucrative job, especially a government job.
- [5 Best Interview-as-a-Service Providers to Identify the Right Talent in 2023](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/5-best-interview-as-a-service-providers-to-identify-the-right-talent-in-2023) - At a time when news of layoffs is rife, companies are still trying to find the right talent for projects. Hence, interview-as-a-service platforms set their sights to evaluate the right candidate with their precise screening methodologies. Finding the right talent for the project, motivating them to give their all on the job are all important
- [COVID Surge: Are we ready for another remote season?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/covid-surge-are-we-ready-for-another-remote-season) - The first two waves of COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns to arrest the spread of the pandemic have played havoc with the loss of lives and livelihood of people. Pay cuts and job losses during the prolonged lockdowns had pushed many towards poverty during the initial phases of the pandemic. While we have gotten accustomed
- [Talent outlook. Gearing up to take on a tough job market](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/gearing-up-to-take-on-a-tough-job-market) - The hiring frenzy of last year is abated and the volume of hiring has gone down dramatically, according to S Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer of HirePro, a recruitment technology and assessment solutions company. The simple logic is when the job market is bad, the joining ratios are good. So, companies are finding it less arduous
- [Psychometric tests are popular. Here are some tips to crack them during the recruitment process](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/psychometric-tests-are-popular-some-tips-to-crack-them-during-the-recruitment-process) - Hiring experts said an individual’s personality characteristics, skills, and behavioural style can be measured objectively using psychometric tests. “In hiring, certain workplace competencies are identified and specified depending on the job function, and psychometric tests are used to match an individual’s personality to the appropriate role, based on these workplace competencies,” said S Pasupathi, COO
- [IIT Placements: When hard work doesn't pay](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/iit-placements-when-hard-work-doesn-t-pay/) - During the IIT placement season, which begins every year on 1 December and sometimes goes up to April, students from the computer science batch are wooed by many suitors, followed by those from electronics, electrical and the like. Civil engineering isn’t too hot. The kind of IIT that the student graduates hail from is also
- [How automated tools can help with changing talent strategies with inflation and recession disrupting talent market](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/how-automated-tools-can-help-with-changing-talent-strategies-with-inflation-and-recession-disrupting-talent-market/) - The talent market has been volatile over the past few months as the impending recession has hampered recruitment. A full-fledged recession could affect hiring plans and alter customary hiring procedures. In addition, the most recent study conducted by the multinational professional services company Aon Plc has shown that India experienced an attrition rate of 20.3%
- [No turning back: More companies switch to hybrid hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/no-turning-back-more-companies-switch-to-hybrid-hiring) - An exclusive study by HirePro, a tech-enabled hiring platform, shows that a large number of firms, across sectors such as as IT/ITes, BFSI, services, FMCG and retail, ecommerce, telecom, manufacturing, healthcare and education, are adopting e-recruiting process as it saves cost, reduces time taken, as well as opens up a much wider talent pool. The
- [Are we entering a new era of touchless hiring?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/are-we-entering-a-new-era-of-touchless-hiring) - The world of work has evolved in recent years. Although trends like remote hiring were in practice before 2020, the pandemic undoubtedly served as a catalyst for fast-paced change. The challenges posed by Covid-19 necessitated the quick adoption of technology, automation, and particularly AI among hiring managers across all businesses in India. Given this digital
- [Post pandemic, more organizations are moving towards e-recruitment, says a survey by HirePro](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/post-pandemic-more-organizations-are-moving-towards-e-recruitment-says-a-survey-by-hirepro) - The pandemic has changed our lives in a lot of ways — the way we work, travel and so on. According to a study titled ‘e-Recruitment: The New Normal of Recruitment’, by HirePro, a virtual hiring platform, the pandemic also changed the way companies hire, with most companies moving towards e-recruitment. HirePro surveyed 279 recruiters,
- [Just 960 IIT graduates received Rs 50 lakh and above annual pay in 2022](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/just-960-iit-graduates-received-rs-50-lakh-and-above-annual-pay-in-2022) - Not all IIT graduates are lucky to grab lucrative salaries as a new report on Tuesday revealed that students obtaining jobs with a higher CTC (Rs 50 lakh and above per annum) constitute only 5.5 per cent of the total pool, translating into just 960 students. A team of campus recruitment experts at HirePro, a
- [Nearly 50% candidates cheat in online assessments. Here’s how AI can help](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/nearly-50-percent-candidates-cheat-in-online-assessments-heres-how-ai-can-help) - Mankind has entered the era of Artificial Intelligence. While it’s not perfect yet, it can still resolve several issues effectively in no time. In the midst of the war for talent, not only it’s hard to find the right people but also guarantee if he or she is the right fit. An analysis of assessments
- [S. Pasupathi, HirePro on the benefits of leveraging AI in recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/s-pasupathi-hirepro-on-the-benefits-of-leveraging-ai-in-recruitment) - AI has long been shaping the recruitment industry, revolutionizing the way we hire and retain top talent. With continued advancements in technology, the impact of AI on the industry has only continued to grow. From automating repetitive tasks, to providing insights and removing biases, AI has the power to transform the recruitment process and build
- [The Truth Pill. An IIT degree may not fetch you the big bucks](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/an-iit-degree-may-not-fetch-you-the-big-bucks) - If you are a B.Tech from any IIT, you are going to hit paydirt. An IIT is an IIT no matter which campus, it is the ‘brand’ that commands high salaries. All branches of engineering at IITs will open up to lucrative careers. A recent report by HirePro, a recruitment technology and assessment solutions company,
- [Experts decode the jobs, roles that ChatGPT may make a meal of](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/experts-decode-the-jobs-roles-that-chatgpt-may-make-a-meal-of) - The fear of artificial intelligence, or AI, replacing human workers has been rekindled with the advent of ChatGPT. In January, the highly advanced AI language model “passed” a university-level exam after a former student made it write an essay on social policy and sent it for grading to a professor at a Russell Group university.
- [How do employers rate the benefits of remote hiring?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/how-do-employers-rate-the-benefits-of-remote-hiring) - With news of layoffs and fear of recession gripping businesses worldwide, employers are desperately adopting measures to save costs. As the hybrid model of work gains in popularity, employers are trying to cash in on the benefits of remote hiring, in terms of cost and time saving. Here’s what a market study reveals. Of the
- [The top 5 advantages of using personality tests in the hiring process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-top-5-advantages-of-using-personality-tests-in-the-hiring-process/) - Emotional Intelligence (EI) is now considered an essential trait for success on both personal and professional fronts. EI is also often referred to as Emotional Quotient (EQ). It is being widely recognised as a valuable indicator of job success and performance. What is Emotional Intelligence and why is it important? EI is the ability of
- [Around half the candidates cheat at entry-level job assessments!](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/around-half-the-candidates-cheat-at-entry-level-job-assessments) - Many businesses were obliged to immediately change their employment and working methods as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Traditional in-person hiring procedures were no longer practical or secure due to social distancing policies in place and the prevalence of remote working. As a result, many businesses started embracing online tools and platforms to carry
- [30% to 50% candidates are cheating on online job assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/30-to-50-percent-candidates-are-cheating-on-online-job-assessments) - Adopting online methodologies for hiring offered several benefits, including the ability to reach a wider pool of candidates, increased efficiency and speed in the recruitment process, and the ability to reduce costs associated with in-person interviews and assessments. However, this shift also came with its own set of challenges, such as fraudulent activities, technical difficulties,
- [30% to 50% candidates cheat during entry-level job assessments, says study](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/30-to-50-percent-candidates-cheat-during-entry-level-job-assessments-says-hirepro-study) - 30 to 50 percent of candidates cheat during entry-level job assessments while the number of people attempting to cheat during online job exam increases by 80% to 100% when effective proctoring is absent, according to a study by HirePro, a recruitment automation and assessment solutions provider. The report revealed that the percentage of such candidates
- [BTech Placements: How mass tech layoff has put fresher jobs at risk](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/engineering-fresher-jobs-2023-risk-it-tech-layoff-amazon-facebook-intel-twitter-wipro-iit) - The year 2022 marked the end of Covid-related restrictions and most economic activities resumed. However, be it in recession, inflation, employment crisis, or economic downfall, the vestiges of the pandemic are still apparent in various forms globally and its ripple effect reached India, too. Over the last few months, a slew of US multinational companies,
- [When candidates cheat in virtual interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/when-candidates-cheat-in-virtual-interviews) - While remote work offers umpteen benefits for employees, one of the big pluses for recruiters is an unprecedented expansion of their talent pool. No longer hemmed in by geography, employers can hire people from different cities and even countries. Though many companies are moving to hybrid work, remote working, in some form, is here to
- [IT campus hires may be at 70% of pre-Covid levels, say analysts](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/campus-hiring-lower-than-2018-19-levels-for-indian-it-companies) - Campus placements by Indian information technology (IT) services firms will be about 70 per cent of what the industry hired in 2018-19 (FY19), say analysts. Human resource (HR) experts say that hiring targets of companies will now go back to pre-pandemic levels after an aberration of demand flux over the past three years. S Pasupathi,
- [Decoding campus recruitment: Insights into hiring expectations](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/decoding-campus-recruitment-insights-into-hiring-expectations/) - As the end of the academic year approaches, college students across the country are preparing for the upcoming campus recruitment season as much as their potential employers are. For students, this can be a daunting experience filled with uncertainty and competition. However, with the pandemic-induced disruption of the traditional campus experience, the expectations and recruitment
- [Revolutionising business education: Inside India's Masters' Union](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/revolutionising-business-education-inside-indias-masters-union) - When one thinks of pursuing an MBA at an Indian institution, it's common to imagine a rigorous admission process, a demanding curriculum with strict project deadlines, and a high likelihood of securing a lucrative job post graduation. However, despite the reputation of India’s legacy colleges like the IIMs, India still falls behind in global college
- [Revolutionising Recruitment: Here’s how HirePro’s new features are improving ease and integrity in hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/revolutionising-recruitment-heres-how-hirepros-new-features-are-improving-ease-and-integrity-in-hiring) - Based on the objective of initiating stories around HirePro's new features to prevent candidate malpractice and ensure integrity in the selection process, we have received coverage through an email interaction on the topic, 'Revolutionising Recruitment: Here’s how HirePro’s new features are improving ease and integrity in hiring' in CXO Today. [ Read Full Article Here
- [Freshers anxious as mass layoffs and tepid market lead to slump in campus placements](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/freshers-anxious-as-mass-layoffs-and-tepid-market-lead-to-slump-in-campus-placements) - As per industry estimates about 15 lakh engineers graduate every year in India and approximately 10,000 get admitted in IITs each year. Rest go for NITs, state-run government colleges, and private colleges. “A good number of large and mid-sized IT services companies are yet to onboard their 2022 batch. As a result, campus hiring will
- [Generative AI tools and productivity: WEF report says up-skilling is the need of the hour](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/up-skilling-is-the-need-of-the-hour-in-the-era-of-generative-ai) - With the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been the topic of discussion in corporate boardrooms, and living rooms alike. The World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023’, released on June 26, has also listed generative AI as one of the top emerging technologies and also explores
- [Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/macro-uncertainties-may-keep-it-hiring-in-slow-lane-this-fiscal-year) - India’s information technology (IT) sector will witness subdued hiring in 2023-24 as macro uncertainties impact demand environment, with clients either taking a pause on spend or stopping discretionary spend, say human resource experts. To begin with, unlike earlier years, the three large IT players TCS, HCLTech, and Wipro have not provided any new hiring targets
- [6 skills that employers in the manufacturing sector will look for this placement season](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/6-skills-that-employers-in-the-manufacturing-sector-will-look-for-this-placement-season) - India’s manufacturing sector is a key pillar of economic growth and employment, contributing 15% to the GDP and employing about 12% of the workforce. Post-independence, industrialisation has been a national development priority, recognising the sector’s significance in nation-building. The government’s Make-in-India initiative is poised to boost manufacturing and assembly within the country, offering lucrative career
- [Podcast by Entreprenur Lounge of India on HirePro's business model, key USPs and Mr. Anshuman's entrepreneurial Journey](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/entreprenur-lounge-of-india-on-hirepros-business-model) - In an episode by Entreprenur Lounge of India, Anshuman Das, the Co-Founder & CEO of Careernet, HirePro, and LONGHOUSE Consulting shares his remarkable journey from his upbringing in Lucknow, India, to his studies at IIT Delhi during the late 90s. He started his career at Infosys but quickly realised that his passion lay elsewhere. This
- [Hiring in tech sector expected to pick up early next year: Experts](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/hiring-in-tech-sector-expected-to-pick-up-early-next-year-experts) - The Q1 and Q2 of the calendar year 2023 (January–June) witnessed the most significant impact on hiring in the tech sector in India. Many organisations implemented hiring freezes and even laid off employees during this period, and talent acquisition reached an all-time low. The sector has also been suffering due to decreased demand from global
- [Fresher glut strands thousands on job street](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/fresher-glut-strands-thousands-on-job-street) - There are thousands of such job seekers, including many from top-tier engineering and management institutes, who have fallen victim to what market experts call a "fresher glut" created by a spike in the talent pool of young professionals - freshers and those with one to two years of experience. This pool has swelled this year
- [Indian IT Sector Witnesses Softening Demand, Raises Concerns About Hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/indian-it-sector-witnesses-softening-demand-raises-concerns-about-hiring) - Propelled by digital transformation India is emerging as a global hub for technology and innovation, with its IT sector playing a pivotal role. But despite the healthy support, Indian IT services industry witnessed a softening demand, a 3.5 per cent growth in FY 2024, significantly lower than 9.2 per cent YoY growth in FY 2023,
- [Resumes are going to be a thing of past soon: report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/resumes-are-going-to-be-a-thing-of-past-soon-report) - Resumes are slowing losing their importance, a report showed. Organisations are now focusing more on using alternatives, including technology to make their hiring more effective and lives easier. HirePro, a recruitment automation and assessment solution provider, in its report "No Resumes Please: Paving the way for talent-centric recruitment" showed that companies are using a multitude
- [Foreign Degrees Lose ‘Edge’ In India Job Market As Students Struggle To Find Employment](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/foreign-degrees-lose-edge-in-india-job-market-as-students-struggle-to-find-employment) - Holding a degree from a foreign institution has always been held in high regard in India. While it was a novelty in the pre- and post-independence era, more students were able to go abroad to get degrees from other countries after liberalisation in 1991. With a generation of parents having more expendable income to send
- [Embellished CV? Skill holds key](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/embellished-cv-skill-holds-key) - Resumes, no matter how well-drafted, are increasingly losing their relevance as organisations focus on recruitments based on skills. A study by HirePro, a recruitment automation and assessment solution provider, finds that in the current digital age, a significant number (70%) of recruiters rely on personal interactions to hire candidates. HirePro says candidate resumes are neither
- [85% Jobseekers Lie On Their CVs Amid Ultra-competitive Hiring At Companies](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/85-jobseekers-lie-on-their-cvs-amid-ultra-competitive-hiring-at-companies) - For most people searching for a white-collar job, sending out their resume in response to a job posting marks the first step of the application process. This document, showcasing the candidates' past accomplishments, skills, and pedigree, is expected to be a reliable representation of the applicant's suitability for the job. However, in the highly competitive
- [Cognitive Ability Tests: The what and how](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/cognitive-ability-tests-the-what-and-how/) - “A higher expression of general intelligence appears to lead to higher performance in all occupations. Thus, general intelligence predicts occupational performance better than special talents as well as non-cognitive factors such as occupational interest and other personality traits.” (The Validity and Utility of Selection Methods in Personnel Psychology – Schmidt et al. – www.researchgate.net) For
- [5 powerful ways AI and psychometric assessments are transforming hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-powerful-ways-ai-and-psychometric-assessments-are-transforming-hiring/) - Shortlisting the best-fit candidates from a vast number of applicants based on resumes, references and interviews, may not necessarily result in a pool of the best performers. An evaluation that can provide an objective picture of an individual’s performance potential is essential for organisations looking to recruit optimal talent. Psychometric testing is now widely used,
- [Data Privacy: An oft-overlooked issue in remote hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/data-privacy-an-oft-overlooked-issue-in-remote-hiring/) - A Gartner press release titled Gartner Identifies Top Five Trends in Privacy Through 2024 states, “By 2024, 75% of the global population will have its personal data covered under privacy regulations.” What does this mean for digitisation drives in organisations? It means an impact on the complete gamut of their business operations — remote work, online customer
- [Kickstart your recruitment with Asynchronous interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/kickstart-your-recruitment-with-asynchronous-interviews/) - Startups face their own special brand of recruitment challenges. As they are relative unknowns they need a higher ratio of candidates to open positions as the percentage of offer acceptances could be lower than the average. Their limited resources also adversely affect the situation. They also need to establish a very good impression with the
- [IT firms give campus hiring a miss for FY25](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/slowdown-in-it-services-growth-impact-fy25-campus-hiring-scenario) - Campus hiring has turned very feeble as Indian information-technology (IT) services companies battle macro uncertainties. While the number hired in FY24 is at an all-time low, IT majors are not hitting the campus to give job offers for FY25 either. Experts say many are giving the ongoing placement season at tech universities a miss and
- [75% Recruiters Claim Skill-Based Hiring Will Take Centre Stage: Report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/75-recruiters-claim-skill-based-hiring-will-take-centre-stage-report) - A report by HirePro revealed that 75 percent of recruiters anticipate that skill-based hiring would take centre stage in the coming 18 months. The report said a job posting usually receives about 250 applicants, but less than 10 get shortlisted underlining the fact that the recruiters are significantly overburdened with resumes vis-a-vis job openings. The
- [Final-year students must think beyond traditional resumes to crack the entry-level code; Suggests report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/education-final-year-students-must-think-beyond-traditional-resumes-to-crack-the-entry-level-code-suggests-report) - 70% of employers do not trust resumes and students must develop skill-focussed portfolios and network with key recruiters to better convince employers on their capability to perform a particular role well, according to a recent report by HirePro. The report also indicates that while 92% of job descriptions specify behavioural requirements, only 38% of resumes
- [Are resumes losing their relevance?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/are-resumes-losing-their-relevance) - There are indications that resumes may not cut ice with recruiters, certainly not as much as they once did. The quality of the resume does not matter, as an increasing number of companies are looking beyond resumes and focussing directly on identifying skills and having interviews and interactions, says a report by an AI-powered recruitment
- [Campus hiring in manufacturing: Trends and Opportunities](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/campus-hiring-in-manufacturing-trends-and-opportunities) - India’s education industry is experiencing significant growth with the rapid emergence of numerous universities, institutions, and colleges. A vast pool of fresh graduates, with minimal or no practical skills, are looking out for employment opportunities. This is posing a challenge to the economy during a critical phase of expansion. Many fresh graduates are pursuing multiple
- [Interview Scheduling Processes that Improve Candidate Experience](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/interview-scheduling-processes-that-improve-candidate-experience) - The interview scheduling process is an integral part of the hiring journey for both candidates and organisations. A candidate’s perception of the organisation is significantly impacted by this process. A well-structured and efficient interview scheduling process not only reflects an organisation’s professionalism but also contributes to a positive candidate experience. The process of interview scheduling begins
- [How to recruit, onboard, and retain remote employees](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-recruit-onboard-and-retain-remote-employees) - Virtual or remote working is continuing its growth as a preferred method of employment. To compete for talent in the remote working era, organisations need to align with the best practices for virtual collaboration. Digital collaboration tools are a predominant aspect of the employee experience. Employers can brand themselves as a great workplace by focusing
- [Cracking down on impersonation with video interview platforms](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/cracking-down-on-impersonation-with-video-interview-platforms) - The growing popularity of video interviews Virtual interviews have gained significant momentum in the hiring process. Several forces have propelled their ascent. The pandemic served as a catalyst, as organisations embraced remote hiring. Advancements in interview technology further spurred this transformation and revolutionised the way employers engage with potential candidates. Additionally, the growing emphasis on
- [5 Ways AI Is Helping HR in India](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/5-ways-ai-is-helping-hr-in-india) - Business leaders around the world are struggling with how to make best use of artificial intelligence. At the recent SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2023 in Delhi, HR technology companies shared how they're already using AI. Essentially, AI is the ability of a computer system to perform tasks that are normally done by humans.
- [Five reasons for companies to adopt collaborative hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/five-reasons-for-companies-to-adopt-collaborative-hiring) - With a career spanning over two decades, Roger Federer, the tennis legend, one of the greatest players of all time, and winner of 20 Grand Slam titles, says he owes a large part of his success to his training team. Federer credits his longevity to Pierre Paganini, his fitness trainer, who helped him stay fit
- [A deep dive into multimodal assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-deep-dive-into-multimodal-assessments) - What is multimodality? Chalks incessantly scribbling words and numbers on blackboards (and later pens on whiteboards), and students poring over textbooks — that was the traditional approach to teaching and learning. How boring! Cut to today, knowledge dissemination has transcended old-school methods. Smartboards have found their way into classrooms and training centres. Videos, projects, field
- [Top 5 benefits of adaptive assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-5-benefits-of-adaptive-assessments) - Adaptive assessments automatically adapt to the ability of the candidates based on how they answer the questions. Such tests, also called Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT), are powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. Ideally, the questions in adaptive testing start at a medium level of difficulty. Then the difficulty level and order
- [Using Virtual Reality Skill-Assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/using-virtual-reality-skill-assessments) - One of the major growing pains for organisations is hiring the right candidates. Skill assessments play a major role in this search for the right candidate. They are crucial in this age of flux and innovations where new age competencies like Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things
- [Virtual reality assessments (VRAs):  Exploring the reliability and validity of evaluations in VR](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-reality-assessments-exploring-the-reliability-and-validity-of-evaluations-in-vr) - Virtual reality (VR) has progressed by leaps and bounds and is now AI-enabled, making it more immersive, effective, and capable of offering lifelike experiences due to higher fidelity. There is an increased application of VR for training in areas such as spatial cognitive skills, psychomotor skills like observational skills, and affective skills like handling stressful
- [All you need to know about Mobile Assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/all-you-need-to-know-about-mobile-assessments) - The world is at our fingertips. Literally. Mobile devices and applications have irrevocably changed our lives. Whether it’s for business or pleasyre, the first device of choice for the 21st century professional is inevitably their mobile phone. And, why not? With technology and infrastructure continuing their march at breakneck pace, it’s only natural that every
- [Top 10 benefits of assessments in VR](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-10-benefits-of-assessments-in-vr) - One factor that has greatly impacted hiring trends is the economic uncertainty. In a fast-changing economic environment and global recession, candidates are looking for employers that offer them high salaries that will help them cope with the rising prices. Besides salaries, candidates are looking for great experience. Therefore, it has become necessary for businesses to
- [5 Reasons to engage a recruitment automation partner](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-reasons-to-engage-a-recruitment-automation-partner) - It was only natural that automation which brought about transformational changes in many industries made its mark in recruitment also. For the recruitment industry, it is a boon at a time when the competition is stiff, timelines are stringent, and budgets are shrinking. Recruitment automation can be the game-changer that delivers desired results. It automates
- [The science behind unconscious bias - and how it affects hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-science-behind-unconscious-bias-and-how-it-affects-hiring) - As organisations move towards creating a more inclusive workplace, there is an emphasis on hiring diverse employees. Organisations are prioritising diversity and inclusion as an integral part of their recruitment policy. Although HR professionals focus on unbiased recruitment, bias seeps into the hiring process. Recruiters are oblivious to the fact that their hiring initiatives are
- [Maintaining Assessment Integrity in the Age of ChatGPT](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/maintaining-assessment-integrity-in-the-age-of-chatgpt) - Humans have always been attracted to an omniscient ultimate intelligence, which could explain our fascination with ChatGPT, the generative AI tool released in November 2022. ChatGPT has already amassed around 1.6 billion users as of March 2023 and is the fastest-growing online service. The fact that Tiktok took about nine months to reach 100 million,
- [Elevating candidate experience with specialised chatbots](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/elevating-candidate-experience-with-specialised-chatbots) - A dynamic and tough economic environment requires businesses to optimise Human Capital Management (HCM) processes. Attracting and retaining the right talent is a top priority in Talent Acquisition (TA) as bad hiring can prove to be extremely expensive in terms of time and cost. TA efficiency and effectiveness thus plays a vital role in strategic
- [Breaking the silence: Understanding and tackling candidate ghosting](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/breaking-the-silence-understanding-and-tackling-candidate-ghosting) - You went through a long and demanding, albeit exciting, recruitment process. You are in the final stages of recruitment. However, a promising candidate unexpectedly disappears without a trace—no answer to calls or emails. They seem to have vanished into thin air. You have just been “ghosted”. Candidate ghosting is unfortunate, but a reality. “Ghosting”, an
- [Finding the Perfect Fit: Harnessing Functional Assessments for High-Volume Hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/finding-the-perfect-fit-harnessing-functional-assessments-for-high-volume-hiring) - Time is limited and countless candidates await. Amidst the sea of resumes and the challenges of no-shows and ill-prepared candidates, candidate filtration takes centre stage. Welcome to high-volume hiring. Pre employment assessments are a boon in the filtration process. They ensure the right candidates advance to the next stage of the hiring process, making the
- [Analytics can keep you on top of your recruitment game – find out how](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/analytics-can-keep-you-on-top-of-your-recruitment-game-find-out-how) - Your two brightest talents have quit, just a year into their jobs, citing dissatisfaction with their roles. It is not an unfamiliar scenario in today’s job market. Is there a smarter way to select talent that will also stay? Enter Predictive Analytics, a data-driven approach to recruitment, where algorithms crunch information across varied metrics and
- [Beat high-volume hiring blues with automated recruitment assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/beat-high-volume-hiring-blues-with-automated-recruitment-assessments) - High-volume hiring usually comes into play while recruiting freshers as part of campus recruitment drives, or when there is an urgent need to fulfil sudden resource demands. Companies in the IT sector often need to conduct recruitment drives to hire freshers from university campuses or experienced resources for projects. Seasonal demands for resources in retail
- [How can fraud in hiring assessments be prevented?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-can-fraud-in-hiring-assessments-be-prevented) - Remote hiring has become a popular practice for recruiting candidates ever since the pandemic enforced lockdowns and social distancing norms. It has opened doors to the global market for recruiters and candidates. Candidates preferred this mode of recruitment because they could go through the hiring process conveniently without the need to travel. Besides, they would
- [10 Best strategies to master high-volume recruiting](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-best-strategies-to-master-high-volume-recruiting) - High-volume hiring is a competitive talent acquisition strategy that many organisations employ to fulfil their extensive workforce requirements. While large organisations adopt this approach to sustain their business, many small or mid-sized organisations also leverage high-volume hiring to meet specific business needs effectively. For example, high-volume hiring can help such organisations scale up their teams
- [Strategies for overcoming high volume hiring challenges](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/strategies-for-overcoming-high-volume-hiring-challenges) - "The organisation is only as good as its employees," is an oft-repeated quote. Hiring the right people can never be over-emphasised and is not a cakewalk. High volume hiring, the recruitment of a large number of employees within a limited period, is often needed in scenarios like setting up a new business or branch, post-pandemic
- [AI-Driven Approaches to Accelerate Internal Career Progression](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-driven-approaches-to-accelerate-internal-career-progression) - The utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) to aid recruitment through predictive analytics is finding increased adoption in several organisations. This technology assists recruiters with automated recruiting processes, from talent identification to analysing candidate behaviour. AI applications enable companies to select the most suitable individuals for their business needs and work culture. By using advanced AI
- [Top five automated HR processes](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-five-automated-hr-processes) - The Human Resources function has undergone a massive transformation in recent times due to several factors. The exponential adoption of remote and hybrid working during and post the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing employee expectations, the ongoing talent war, and the digital transformation of companies.The emerging global workforce has increased the complexity of the HR function. HR
- [A winning strategy to upscale hiring: Recruitment automation](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-winning-strategy-to-upscale-hiring-recruitment-automation) - The need for automating recruitment Recruiting top talent is crucial for maintaining high levels of productivity and innovation within a company. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, companies need to be able to attract them and quickly fill open positions. However, the top talents entering today’s job market belong to the tech-savvy Generation Z.
- [How AI will impact talent mobility](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-will-impact-talent-mobility) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps one of the most talked about subjects in the present talent market. Unfortunately media focus largely targets jobs that may be eliminated by AI and not on how AI can add value to an organisation. It is time to focus on AI’s potential to create new openings and help the
- [How recruitment automation is reshaping the future of hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-recruitment-automation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-hiring) - According to a Future Market Insights report, the market size of global recruitment automation software will likely touch $660 million by the end of 2032. This report indicates labour shortage and inefficient recruitment hampering growth goals as the significant challenges that organisations will face. Recruitment automation is helping enterprises counter these challenges while gaining benefits
- [​​How does recruiting automation improve the candidate experience?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-does-recruiting-automation-improve-the-candidate-experience) - The recruitment process has undergone a sea of change in the past couple of years. Organisations are competing to woo the best talent in a market where there is a dearth of quality talent. The needs of candidates have changed. Candidates today are looking at factors beyond the salary and perks. They choose the organisation
- [4 employer branding activities for effective campus hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/4-employer-branding-activities-for-effective-campus-hiring) - In the Indian context, there is great emphasis on choosing the right colleges and institutions. One of the prime parameters that educational institutions get evaluated on is their placement record. The placement percentage and the average salary package play a significant role in determining the choice of educational institution. Along with other factors such as
- [8 Components of a Successful Campus Recruitment Process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-components-of-a-successful-campus-recruitment-process) - Introduction The axiom “catch them young” comes to mind when discussing campus hiring. Yet, attracting Gen Z is not as easy as quoting the phrase. They are digital-natives, socially conscious, independent, and adept at having their way. Therefore, while traditional recruiting methods such as campus career fairs, assessments, and interviews still hold value, they are
- [An in-depth insight into end-to-end recruitment process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/an-in-depth-insight-into-end-to-end-recruitment-process) - Recruitment is much more than search, screen, and hire. There are processes that get executed even before an opportunity is announced and after a candidate is hired. End-to-end recruitment describes the full cycle of recruitment, in its 360-degree view. It is also referred to as full lifecycle recruiting or 360-degree recruitment. Stages of recruitment The
- [Campus recruitment is not a walk in the park.  Are you geared up for it?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-recruitment-is-not-a-walk-in-the-park) - For decades now, campus recruitment has been de rigueur for companies looking to recruit new employees at entry-level positions. The benefits are manifold. For one, you have ready access to a large talent pool. Fresh graduates are eager to learn and highly motivated to perform well in their new roles. Research shows that retention rates
- [Outline of Campus Recruitment Process:  Here's everything you need to know](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/outline-of-campus-recruitment-process) - The recruitment landscape has undergone a sea of change in the past few years. Technological advancements, changing work culture, and employee demographics are some factors that have fuelled this change. It is also interesting to observe that the unemployment rate is currently close its lowest. As a result, various aspects of recruitment such as hiring
- [Tricky Interview Question: How to explain the Employment Gap](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/tricky-interview-question-how-to-explain-the-employment-gap) - People are likely to decide to take a career break for a variety of reasons. The challenge, however, is trying to answer questions around this employment gap while returning to the workforce. “Can you explain the employment gap on your resume?” is a tricky interview question such people should be ready to answer. They should
- [Your AI-written résumé might be hurting you](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/your-ai-written-resume-might-be-hurting-you/) - In November, the Maharashtra government announced a unique plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate résumés for at least 100,000 job seekers. The reason? Propel them beyond the screening phase of recruitment—a stage where a weak curriculum vitae (CV) is the root cause of rejection. In general, job seekers and generative AI have
- [The phygital transformation of recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-phygital-transformation-of-recruitment/) - Is a hybrid workplace one of the many changes in the new normal? It certainly seems so considering the continued reluctance of employees to come back to physical workspaces. Employers have realised that having employees attending office does not necessarily translate to increased productivity. This has led to the evolution of “phygital” workspace, which embraces
- [Remote recruitment: The benefits, challenges faced, and hiring strategy](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remote-recruitment-the-benefits-and-hiring-strategy) - In pre-pandemic times, recruitment mostly happened in the in-person mode. Hiring managers and talent acquisition (TA) teams preferred to meet prospects physically even though remote recruitment options were available. Most stakeholders felt uncomfortable adopting tech-enabled solutions to make hiring decisions.This outlook underwent a drastic change when the pandemic set in. There was no option but
- [Communication technology will shape the future of remote work](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/communication-technology-will-shape-the-future-of-remote-work) - Remote work, working from home or telecommuting has come of age in the post-pandemic era. Remote work arrangements may be temporary, permanent, part-time, full-time, occasional or frequent. An organisation will need to have policies regarding device usage, network security and expected performance to seamlessly adopt remote work. Until about a decade ago, remote working was
- [The anywhere office: How remote work is shaping the workforce](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-anywhere-office-how-remote-work-is-shaping-the-workforce) - Introduction Doing the laundry has supplanted the hustle and bustle of getting ready for work. A stroll to the living room makes up for post-lunch wanderings. Work breaks involve stirring a curry or putting away dishes. Water cooler and coffee vending machine conversations might be from another era. Welcome to remote working, the transformational force
- [How technology mitigates the challenges in remote recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-technology-mitigates-the-challenges-in-remote-recruitment) - Remote and hybrid work models are here to stay, so how can remote recruitment be far behind? It offers recruiters and candidates flexibility in terms of time and location, is less expensive and has a very wide reach. On the other hand, malpractices during assessments and the lack of face-to-face interaction between candidates and recruiters
- [Going phygital with campus hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/going-phygital-with-campus-hiring) - Campus recruitment has always been challenging for recruiters, given the logistics, high-volume hiring and complexity of workflows involved. When the pandemic forced this huge exercise to go remote, recruiters began appreciating the power of digital technology to speed up hiring processes and reduce costs. Now, with pandemic restrictions gone, recruiters everywhere are embracing “phygital”, combining
- [9 virtual interviewing guidelines for human resources professionals](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/9-virtual-interviewing-guidelines-for-human-resources-professionals) - One of the most effective ways for HR professionals to enhance candidate experience is to offer them a pleasant and comfortable interview experience. Virtual interviews that made a strong appearance during the pandemic are here to stay because of the multitude of benefits they offer to both candidates and recruiters. Besides, technological interventions have made
- [Going Beyond Resumes: Interactive functional assessment as the new standard in hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/interactive-functional-assessment-as-the-new-standard-in-hiring) - “. . . companies like Apple, Tesla, IBM, Delta Airlines, and Hilton . . . no longer require a college degree for an interview. They realize that the mindsets, abilities, and skills gained from life experience can be as valuable as university diplomas in today’s fast-changing world.”
- [The next shake-up for remote hiring: AI video interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-next-shake-up-for-remote-hiring-ai-video-interviews/) - “For the times they are a-changin” Bob Dylan’s anthem released in the 1960s continues to hold true, albeit in a different context in business processes. Recruitment has undergone a transformation too, with video interviewing becoming commonplace. Of course, there are several benefits of video interviews for both employers and candidates. Time and cost savings and
- [Personalisation vs. Standardisation: Finding the right balance in customising online interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/finding-the-right-balance-in-customising-online-interviews) - A decade ago, technology was slowly making inroads into the recruitment process. However, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology in different facets of recruitment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies spearheaded the tech revolution in recruitment. AI-based tools are being used for recruitment processes like ATS, virtual assessments, video interviews and
- [How to Conduct a Talent Assessment to Build Better Teams](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-conduct-a-talent-assessment-to-build-better-teams) - Building high-performing teams is a cornerstone of success for all organisations. However, the shortage of tech talent today is an undeniable reality. To overcome this handicap, organisations must build robust processes to find, assess and retain the best talent. Similarly, to assemble a group of individuals who complement each other's strengths and compensate for weaknesses,
- [Measuring soft skills: Using interactive functional assessments to gauge interpersonal competencies](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/soft-skills-using-interactive-functional-assessments) - Success in any career depends heavily on soft and interpersonal skills. This fact has been known since the early 1900s. As per research published in 1918 by the Carnegie Foundation, 85 per cent of job success comes from having mature soft and people skills. The pandemic and the consequent major shift to hybrid working modes
- [Adaptive Assessments: Transforming recruitment in the digital age](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/adaptive-assessments-transforming-recruitment-in-the-digital-age/) - Assessments have a rich history. Since the Chinese Imperial Examination in 605 AD, through the aptitude tests during World War II and the standardised and norm-referenced comparisons of the 20th century, there has been significant evolution. In addition to this, assessment methods have also transformed, shifting from traditional pen-and-paper tests to contemporary digital evaluations.
- [Class of 2024: AI to agriculture, job aspirants have a wide menu to choose from](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/class-of-2024-ai-to-agriculture-job-aspirants-have-a-wide-menu-to-choose-from) - With shifts in technology increasing, the world of jobs is also evolving. That is giving rise to new and emerging opportunities across sectors. Freshers are more in demand for certain jobs than experienced personnel. Business analysts, chartered accounts, cybersecurity analysts and digital marketing specialists are roles that people just out of college are aspiring towards.
- [Are unrelated internships a hindrance or an advantage? This is what experts have to say.](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/are-unrelated-internships-a-hindrance-or-an-advantage-this-is-what-experts-have-to-say) - Internships are often the doorway to the world of work for a fresher. Some internships align well with an individual’s degree and career goals. But “unrelated internships” do not, though it may equip them with transferable skills and valuable experience. However, not many know how such internships impact their career or how they should leverage
- [Class of 2024: The job roles that promise big paydays for freshers next year](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/class-of-2024-the-job-roles-that-promise-a-big-payday-for-freshers-next-year) - Salary is a major factor that pushes first-time jobseekers towards or away from a job. Some candidates from courses such as computer science or engineering chose a career stream that is not in line with their core subject because of better pay. Having an idea about pay packages can help students decide on the kind
- [How AI Can Remove Bias From The Hiring Process  And Promote Diversity And Inclusion](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-can-remove-bias-from-the-hiring-process-and-promote-diversity-and-inclusion) - Bias, according to science, stems from the human brain’s effort to process the enormous amounts of data it encounters in any given situation. Take, for example, HR teams who handle multiple tasks daily and are hard-pressed for time and mindspace. The pressure of having to sift rapidly through hundreds of applications – or interview large
- [5 game-changing steps to digitise campus recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-game-changing-steps-to-digitise-campus-recruitment) - Today's educational institutions are home to tech-savvy Gen Zers and millennials. It is clear the effect the digital world has on them. For one, their information sources are more in number than those of prior generations. Social networking sites, job boards, and digital media marketing have surpassed the effect of billboards, in-person recommendations, and word-of-mouth
- [How to ensure fair and accurate end-to-end assessment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-ensure-fair-and-accurate-end-to-end-assessment) - A set of fair hiring practices and making use of an accurate assessment structure ensures that the right candidates become a part of the organisation. Following the right hiring process ensures diversity and higher employee retention, fosters transparency and allows opportunities for people to grow. Platforms such as HirePro adhere to the codes of practice,
- [6 Benefits of Using Pre-Employment Tests in Your Recruitment Process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-benefits-of-using-pre-employment-tests-in-your-recruitment-process) - Cover letters, resumes, reference checks and the interviewer’s gut feel might have been how companies hired in the past. This method of sifting through potential candidates has proven to be less efficient. Candidates can falsify their skills and work experience and even impress an interviewer, which could then result in an unsuitable hire. One way
- [Appraising talent with domain assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/appraising-talent-with-domain-assessments) - A sludge of applications, tight deadlines and a lack of resources together impose a daunting challenge on recruiters. How must they cope? Perhaps the solution lies in employing tools that can help quickly narrow down the number of applications. Pre-employment assessment is one such effective tool. There are various types of pre-employment tests that evaluate
- [10 ways recruitment games can improve your candidate experience](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-ways-recruitment-games-can-improve-your-candidate-experience) - The job market is opening up but there is a dearth of skilled candidates. The onus is now on employers to fill open positions in their organisations with the best talent. As job opportunities increase, employers are finding it extremely difficult to attract, employ and retain talented employees. In recent times, one critical element of
- [Using asynchronous video interviews to improve recruiting](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/using-asynchronous-video-interviews-to-improve-start-up-recruiting) - Numerous companies consist of talent acquisition teams, HR personnel and recruiting managers who conduct asynchronous interviews to make the onboarding process cost-effective, convenient and less time-consuming. An asynchronous video interview is one in which the interviewer asks a set of recorded questions to the candidates, which are to be answered by the prospective employees within
- [A guide to AI and gamification in hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-guide-to-ai-and-gamification-in-hiring) - AI has invaded our lives in many forms, and, today, it plays a vital role in manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, security and surveillance, agriculture, etc. Businesses are automating workflows to achieve higher productivity and quality and enhance customer experiences. Two fields where AI is making significant inroads are hiring and gamification. Most gamification players have realised
- [How job-specific functional tests help improve hiring efficiency](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-job-specific-functional-tests-help-improve-hiring-efficiency) - The recruitment industry has successfully navigated the challenges ushered in by the pandemic. Over the past few years, it has evolved a lot to suit the changing dynamics and expectations of industry stakeholders. While organisations are willing to compensate quality talent adequately and offer flexibility, they expect more innovation, quality and loyalty. The new talent
- [New talent economy insights to strategise for 2023 trends](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/new-talent-economy-insights-to-strategise-for-2023-trends) - There is a new buzzword in the talent industry, namely, talent economy! People are the most prized assets of an organisation. Therefore, talent has always been considered valuable. So, why did the industry coin a new phrase that links economy and talent? Organisations have begun to recognise the economy of talent more as a result
- [How post-offer engagement helps in reducing offer declines](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-post-offer-engagement-helps-in-reducing-offer-declines) - While recruiting new hires, talent acquisition teams make use of strategies that facilitate the onboarding process. Several candidates receive numerous offers from companies and HR recruiters need to strive to increase their pool of employees. Keeping the candidates interested in an opportunity by finding the right ones is crucial for a company’s growth. If they
- [Fraud-proof talent assessments with remote proctoring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/fraud-proof-talent-assessments-with-remote-proctoring) - The digital disruption of recruitment has meant that the hiring process has been indelibly transformed. Online talent assessments are now increasingly popular due to the many benefits they offer. This brings a very important aspect of assessments under scrutiny, namely, remote proctoring. With candidates appearing for online talent assessments, proctoring needs to be fool-proof and
- [Skills are in, degrees are passe in a dynamically changing world](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/skills-are-in-degrees-are-passe-in-a-dynamically-changing-world) - “There will be fewer and fewer jobs that a robot cannot do better” ~ Elon Musk Rapid advancement in technology has rendered many vocations obsolete. Switchboard operators, typesetters, leech collectors and compounders no longer exist. It is predicted that in the next 10 years, newspaper delivery, postal worker, retail cashier and many other job categories
- [Trendspotting — 8 factors that will influence talent acquisition in 2023](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/trendspotting-8-factors-that-will-influence-talent-acquisition-in-2023) - The year 2023 will be upon us before we know it; the current year and the two preceding it have been extraordinary ones for business as a whole and full of surprises for talent acquisition (TA) teams in particular. Globally, an uncertain post-pandemic business environment coupled with major shifts in employees’ expectations translates into one
- [Must-know facts about virtual interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/must-know-facts-about-virtual-interviews) - Virtual interviews or video interviews, which have become a vital part of the recruitment cycle, are here to stay. They are popular among both candidates and recruiters because of the convenience they offer. The virtual hiring process includes the following steps: The recruiter screens job applications from various sources for a vacancy and shortlists candidates.
- [Talent assessment tools: Making HR the front-runner of transformation](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/talent-assessment-tools-making-hr-the-front-runner-of-transformation) - The role of HR in organisations has changed significantly. HR personnel are now the drivers of change, be it through technology or perceptions. The pandemic triggered rapid changes in working models and they touched almost every organisation globally. It pushed HR departments to understand, adapt and implement changes efficiently and quickly. Talent acquisition, a primary
- [Talent assessment tools - A go-to guide for recruiters](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/talent-assessment-tools-a-go-to-guide-for-recruiters) - Talent acquisition processes have undergone a sea change in the last decade, particularly in the past few years. The rise of digital platforms and social media has created a potpourri of opportunities for both candidates and companies, and virtual recruitment has accelerated during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. Jobs are advertised on various platforms such
- [Why video interviewing is a must in the hiring process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/why-video-interviewing-is-a-must-in-the-hiring-process) - Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular because of the benefits they offer to both recruiters and candidates. For recruiters, they simplify the scheduling process, enhance performance tracking and make the interview process consistent. Candidates prefer video interviews because they save time, offer flexibility and help them stand out from the crowd. Video interviews are here
- [How video interviewing is changing the face of modern day recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-video-interviewing-is-changing-the-face-of-modern-day-recruitment) - Video interviewing has become a widely accepted option nowadays for most talent acquisition teams. With the advanced technologies that are currently available, video interviews are as effective as face-to-face interactions for both hiring managers and candidates. Remote recruitment companies find one-to-one interviews with job seekers very advantageous for many reasons, including spotting the right talent,
- [Is e-assessment the start of a new trend?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/is-e-assessment-the-start-of-a-new-trend) - Are e-assessments here to stay? Technology, as many business leaders would agree, relentlessly disrupts time-tested conventions. Companies that quickly adapt to the waves of change thrive while more laidback organisations may simply sink. In recruiting, technology-driven advancement has dramatically altered how employers want to assess candidates. Beyond college degrees and resumes, companies now seek to
- [6 innovative ways to increase your candidate conversion rate](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-innovative-ways-to-increase-your-candidate-conversion-rate) - Candidate conversion ratio is a key metric that most organisations track closely. It helps measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s hiring processes and is also directly linked to organisational performance. A low candidate conversion ratio can indicate issues such as latency or bottlenecks in hiring processes, ineffective employer branding, the quality of ads or messaging
- [Virtual Reality (VR) is the future of onboarding](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-reality-vr-is-the-future-of-onboarding) - Virtual Reality (VR) is a three-dimensional computer-generated simulation wherein users can interact with the environment with special equipment to experience a seemingly real situation. Set for explosive growth, VR is projected to grow into a USD 20.9 billion industry by 2025. This growth is fuelled by the availability of advanced technologies, growing use of head-mounted
- [Common mistakes to avoid in the virtual recruitment process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-the-virtual-recruitment-process) - Virtual recruiting, which was considered an option a few years ago, has become imperative in the current scenario. It became a critical element of recruitment during the pandemic years. Digital recruitment facilitates hiring across geographical boundaries. It has opened new doors for recruiters, who can now hire the best and brightest talent from the comfort
- [Common myths about AI-based remote proctoring system](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/common-myths-about-ai-based-remote-proctoring-system) - AI remote proctoring was already in practice during the pre-Covid times, but its adoption increased multifold during the pandemic. The strict social distancing norms ushered in automated proctoring in a big way, which proved to be a strategic tool for recruitment. Remote online proctoring allows flexibility and enables HR teams to monitor the candidates while
- [How gamification is helping recruiters attract and engage new employees](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-gamification-is-helping-recruiters-attract-and-engage-new-employees) - Standard recruitment practices and typical job interviews yield only limited and favourable results for the company. Cliche questions and tests are not completely effective in assessing a candidate’s potential because most candidates are aware of them and come prepared with expected answers for such interviews. While job interviews are necessary to illustrate the skills and
- [How To Have a Higher Offer Conversion Rate](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-have-a-higher-offer-conversion-rate/) - Instead of traditional modes of hiring, new automated solutions in recruitment have paved the way for companies to hire the best talent. These AI-induced recruitment operations are strategic for the survival of businesses as companies adopt a structured hiring process that not only engages with the job seekers but also helps them to identify a
- [10 key benefits of automated interview scheduling](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-key-benefits-of-automated-interview-scheduling) - With having to balance multiple tasks, not to mention people, recruitment can become overwhelming. The most important activities involved in the recruitment process are advertising open positions, shortlisting from a huge pile of resumes, initial filtering, scheduling relevant assessments and interviews and final onboarding. Every step is vital, and delays or oversights can result in
- [Technology to automate and refine the recruitment process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/technology-to-automate-and-refine-the-recruitment-process) - Digital transformation of businesses and the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the use of technology in recruitment in an unprecedented manner. With the looming shortage of skills and no signs of abatement of The Great Resignation, the ensuing talent war requires companies to be at their sharpest when it comes to hiring candidates. While the use
- [Recruiting software: A guide for talent acquisition professionals](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/recruiting-software-a-guide-for-talent-acquisition-professionals) - Talent acquisition is the process of identifying, assessing and hiring candidates to fill open positions in an organisation. The focus of talent acquisition is long-term human resource planning. A talent acquisition strategy is created based on the organisational goals. The strategy spreads across departments to identify, target and attract qualified candidates for specific roles. The
- [How AI is changing the recruitment experience](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-is-changing-the-recruitment-experience) - With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the monumental task of hiring the right candidates has become easier as it automates the entire recruitment process. A transformational change brought by Covid-19 has accelerated the widespread use of AI that has resulted in the job-seekers either eager to work remotely or in a hybrid model. It
- [Automated candidate screening: not a fringe benefit](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/automated-candidate-screening-not-a-fringe-benefit) - What and why of candidate screening The candidate screening process is a part of the recruitment cycle that involves evaluating candidates' qualifications, experience and skills. The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether they are qualified for a particular position. It is typically carried out in stages through various means, some of which are
- [Top reasons why you should use recruitment software](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-reasons-why-you-should-use-recruitment-software) - Once upon a time, or to be precise, in the years preceding the 1990’s, companies typically sourced candidates by placing ads. With the arrival of the Internet in the early 1990s’ and the swift growth of digital technologies, recruitment has moved online. Social media aggregators help to promote job openings on multiple online channels with
- [Virtual hiring vs elite campus recruitment: Who’s the winner?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-hiring-vs-elite-campus-recruitment-whos-the-winner) - What if you could source the best candidates from anywhere in the world (with the caveat of compliance, of course) for the open positions in your organisation? What if the candidates are interviewed virtually and a virtual job offer is made; and, best yet, the person is onboarded virtually within days, if not weeks? If
- [8 recruitment tools to assess and recruit programmers](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-recruitment-tools-to-assess-and-recruit-programmers) - The hunt for the best talent is on. As organisations scramble to find the best talent out there, recruitment teams are required to adapt and optimise at record speed. Like in any other sphere, technology plays a major role in this transformation too. It is crucial for any recruitment team to understand the basics of
- [6 stages of the recruitment life cycle](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-stages-of-the-recruitment-life-cycle) - The recruitment life cycle starts with a requirement to hire a candidate for an open role and ends with his or her successful hiring or placement. It is the process of getting a new employee all the way up to onboarding them as your new hire. The hiring cycle represents only a part of the
- [Top 9 skills recruiters look for in candidates in 2022](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-9-skills-recruiters-look-for-in-candidates-in-2022) - Today, recruiting is a tricky game. With the business landscape changing, the recruitment game is no longer restricted to looking for one or two skills associated with a role. While specific tech skills are a must for any role, organisations are also assessing candidates’ emotional intelligence and soft skills. They believe that gauging a candidate
- [Campus recruiting trends in 2022 you need to know](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-recruiting-trends-in-2022-you-need-to-know/) - 2022 and beyond sees huge disruption to recruitment and hiring. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual recruitment and hiring across all levels. Business needs are evolving rapidly, and recruitment strategies should adapt quickly to satisfy changing business expectations and objectives. The pandemic majorly disrupted work trends, and many of them are here
- [A winning guide to plan your next campus recruiting strategy](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-winning-guide-to-plan-your-next-campus-recruiting-strategy/) - Campus recruitment or campus hiring continues to be one of the most preferred and time-tested recruitment options for most organisations. This form of hiring gives companies access to large talent pools in targetted locales and domains. Also, since the scale is large, it saves time and money, as compared to other forms of hiring. Campus
- [Diversity is now a priority for fresher hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/diversity-is-now-a-priority-for-fresher-hiring/) - Organisations globally are paying more attention to diversity, equity and inclusion in their hiring strategies. Emerging technologies, the Covid-19 pandemic and social justice movements in 2020 have compelled companies across countries to lay greater emphasis on diversity. In India too, the trend of diversity in recruitment is ever-growing, more so in hiring freshers off campuses.
- [Campus placements see uptick with companies returning from COVID-19 hiring freezes](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-placements-see-uptick-with-companies-returning-from-covid-19-hiring-freezes/) - COVID-19 has changed the face of recruitment globally. As much as organisations were trying hard to adapt to technology-enabled virtual hiring, the number of hires from college campuses had drastically come down. But things have started looking up for campus hiring, and how! As the world gets on with business as usual, and moves on
- [10 campus recruitment best practices to increase candidate diversity](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-campus-recruitment-best-practices-to-increase-candidate-diversity) - Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) refers to the set of practices, policies and strategies adopted by an organisation to ensure that its workplace employs diverse teams that mirror the society within which it operates. Organisations now acknowledge that D&I is not just “good -to-haves” nor are they about societal justice. These policies actually benefit the long-term
- [5 tips to customise campus recruitment for high quality hires](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-tips-to-customise-campus-recruitment-for-high-quality-hires) - Most organisations depend on a rock-solid campus recruitment strategy to enhance and build their talent pipeline. Fresh campus recruits, who can be trained in relevant skills, bring energy and enthusiasm to the workplace, as well as the added benefit of filling up open positions at a lower cost-to-hire. So, how can companies avoid recruiting run-of-the-mill
- [Five reasons why you should automate your campus drive](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/five-reasons-why-you-should-automate-your-campus-drive) - On-campus recruitment is a long-haul process characterised by large volumes of candidates and offer letters. Logistics and manpower challenges of visiting campuses and conducting career fairs, high costs and time limitations are challenges faced during on-campus recruitment. Several of these challenges can be mitigated by automating campus recruitment processes. While recruitment software is nothing new,
- [All you need to know about skill based assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/all-you-need-to-know-about-skill-based-assessments) - A couple of decades ago, education and one’s performance in the academic space were considered the sole measures to judge a candidate’s competency. There has been a significant shift in these hiring criteria during the fourth industrial revolution. Skill-based or competency-based hiring is the norm today. A study conducted by Dr. Sean Gallagher from Northeastern
- [The role of pre-employment assessments in hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-role-of-pre-employment-assessments-in-hiring) - “Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth. Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do.” – Marc Bennioff An open job attracts heaps of applications. Recruiters have thousands of resumes at their perusal. Would they have the bandwidth to go through each of them to check
- [5 reasons why you should use talent assessment tools for perfect hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-reasons-why-you-should-use-talent-assessment-tools-for-perfect-hiring) - Hiring the right talent has many obvious benefits to the company — improved productivity, a better team, happy clients… the list is endless. On the other hand, a poor hiring decision can prove to be pretty steep on many counts, leading to reduced efficiency, unhappy team members, higher turnover and a significant cost to the
- [5 tactics to create a high-volume hiring strategy](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-tactics-to-create-a-high-volume-hiring-strategy) - Recruiting for a single role is a time- and resource-consuming task. There are scenarios where recruiters face the daunting challenge of high-volume hiring. This typically happens when a company needs to hire a large number of candidates for business expansion or to undertake a major project that requires a large number of people. At times,
- [5 Talent Assessment Trends to Improve Your Future Readiness](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-talent-assessment-trends-to-improve-your-future-readiness) - Like many other aspects of business, Covid changed how and why companies recruit. Work from home became the new normal and virtual hiring became imperative. It’s not that these weren’t around before Covid. Unfortunately, some mindsets were posing challenges for remote work and hiring. With the choices running low, it’s a reality that work from
- [How online assessments take HR closer to recruiting the best](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-online-assessments-take-hr-loser-to-recruiting-the-best) - People are the biggest asset of any organisation and they play a big part in its success. Therefore, most challenges faced by organisations are also people-centric. The most critical challenges are attracting and retaining the right talent. Retention can be managed in-house to a great extent with some competent, employee-friendly policies. However, the biggest challenge
- [An in-depth guide on technical assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/an-in-depth-guide-on-technical-assessments) - ‘‘Assessment is today’s means of modifying tomorrow’s instruction.’’ — Carol Ann Tomlinson According to Statista, the IT BPM sector added 0.14 million to its numbers between 2020 and 2021. And, the outlook for FY2023 (2022-23) is as optimistic as it was for the previous year, according to the NASSCOM Enterprise CXO Survey 2022. End-user enterprises
- [What are coding tests, and how do they help recruiters?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/what-are-coding-tests-and-how-do-they-help-recruiters) - Organisations are constantly looking for high calibre tech talent in an increasingly tech-driven world. As the demand for tech candidates rises, organisations are opting for high volume hiring to replenish their talent pool. In this context, time, cost and efficiency are factors that pose a challenge to large scale hiring. In addition, candidate impersonation is
- [The dos and don'ts for conducting a successful technical assessment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-dos-and-donts-for-conducting-a-successful-technical-assessment) - There has been a massive increase in the demand for good technical candidates in organisations. During the recruitment process for technical jobs, interviewees are often assigned coding assessments to help recruiters gauge candidates’ knowledge of specific technical skills and programming languages. In fact, according to research conducted by the Aberdeen group, hiring managers who utilise
- [6 things to look for in your coding assessment tool](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-things-to-look-for-in-your-coding-assessment-tool) - The process of hiring is not the same as it was a few years ago. Enterprises today have been forced to rethink and revamp their recruiting strategies. With everything going digital, the demand for top tech talent has shot up and the need to assess candidates to find the best fit has become more significant
- [Five advantages of job-specific functional tests in recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/five-advantages-of-job-specific-functional-tests-in-recruitment) - Recruiting the right candidates is a continuous and long-term process. It is also a vital yet resource-intensive process with several moving parts, including screening, shortlisting, assessing, interviewing and onboarding. A job-specific functional test helps streamline the hiring process by testing a candidate’s personality, aptitude and technical and domain skills to help accurately spot candidates who
- [12 benefits of choosing the right online assessment tool](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/12-benefits-of-choosing-the-right-online-assessment-tool) - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a digital explosion across industries and functions, and HR is no exception. In a post-pandemic workplace, HR is undergoing a profound transformation — moving from personnel management to people management, adopting data-driven decision making, continuous performance management and flexi-working, amongst others. Many of these changes will be supported by modern
- [Video Interviews: Keys to Success for TA Leaders, Hiring Managers and Candidates](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/video-interviews-keys-to-success-for-ta-leaders-hiring-managers-and-candidates) - Video interviews have gained immense popularity over the past few years. Due to the impetus provided by the advancements in technology and the exigencies of remote work, they are increasingly becoming a staple of talent acquisition across sectors. Organisations are using video interviews at the screening stage and to conduct in-depth interviews to identify the
- [Making the most of personality assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/making-the-most-of-personality-assessments) - In today’s highly competitive and volatile environment, hiring is a complicated and expensive process. Imagine hiring a candidate after a multi-pronged, multi-level process only to find that the candidate does not fit well with your team structure and culture. A bad cultural fit will result in disorientation and dissatisfaction. This in turn will result in
- [8 Mistakes That Cost You Key Hires](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-mistakes-that-cost-you-key-hires) - All enterprises wish to hire the best talent available. But more often, the best candidates do not join a particular organisation.. Considering that interviews are the first impressions about an organisation, brainstorm over the following questions: Are the interviewers giving out the right vibe and setting the correct tone for candidates? Is the entire hiring
- [What is AI proctored assessment?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/what-is-ai-proctored-assessment) - “You are not alone, you are being watched.” ~ Ram Writings In April 2020, the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) was proctored remotely, powered by AI technology. It was one of the first instances of remote proctoring to happen at a global level. In India, institutions like Shiv Nadar University, OP Jindal Global University and
- [8 Ways to conduct assessments of candidates](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-ways-to-conduct-assessments-of-candidates) - Finding the best talent for a team is always a long process. The traditional assessment and recruitment techniques can be ramped up to become more efficient with the use of technology. Tech tools can make the process faster and, more often than not, better. Here’s a list of assessment techniques that could be implemented by
- [7 ideas to innovate your campus recruiting](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-ideas-to-innovate-your-campus-recruiting) - Campus recruitment is one of the ideal ways for companies to discover and onboard new talent. It is a lengthy and multi-step process of identifying colleges, building a strong and receptive recruitment team to visit them, organising engaging programmes, screening suitable candidates and conducting interviews. Developing a successful and scalable campus hiring strategy to identify
- [How companies can attract the best college talent](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-companies-can-attract-the-best-college-talent) - Companies hire fresh graduates to infuse a young and fresh perspective in the organisation. Engaging the best and the brightest requires employers to stand out from the crowd. The millenials and Gen Z-ers have a revised set of expectations from organisations. Company culture, communication, employer branding, career growth and the right fitment have become imperatives
- [How to inspire and motivate Gen Z employees](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-inspire-and-motivate-gen-z-employees) - Generations are shaped by the environment into which they are born. Generation Z or simply Gen Z refers to the people born between 1997 and 2010, following the millennials. They are simply referred to as Gen Z, and colloquially also known as zoomers, iGen, or centennials. They seek authenticity, more freedom of expression and openness
- [Workplace flexibility when COVID-19 becomes endemic](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/workplace-flexibility-when-covid-19-becomes-endemic) - When our planet was in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, things at the workplace drastically changed. Most organisations responded with surprising agility by extending options for employees to work remotely. Even companies that had earlier frowned upon work from home options were really left with no choice but to make arrangements to enable employees
- [Overcoming hurdles in virtual campus recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/overcoming-hurdles-in-virtual-campus-recruitment) - The work landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. Remote work and hybrid models of work, adopted as a result of the pandemic, will now continue to be the norm. Organisations around the world have rapidly adopted technology and digitisation to thrive in this new environment. Finding, attracting, and hiring the right candidates
- [A 6-step guide to redefine your campus recruitment strategy in the hybrid world](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-step-guide-to-redefine-your-campus-recruitment-strategy-in-the-hybrid-world) - Organisations across the board are gearing up for an increasingly hybrid world that blends virtual and in-person interactions. In this context, the campus recruitment landscape has experienced a paradigm shift. Earlier, organisations deployed traditional campus recruitment strategies consisting of in-person interactions and events such as on-campus job fairs and face-to-face interviews. Then, to derive the
- [9 types of Interviews You Can Outsource](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/9-types-of-interviews-you-can-outsource) - Organisations are always on the lookout for talent. But scouting, screening and selecting suitable candidates is a time-consuming and laborious process. It often keeps an organisation's talent pipelines in the doldrums. To overcome these challenges, an increasing number of organisations are opting to outsource the tedious part of interviewing to interview outsourcing providers. With interview
- [7 trends that shaped the workplace in 2021](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-trends-that-shaped-the-workplace-in-2021) - As clichéd as it may sound, it cannot be denied that 2020 and 2021 completely upset all business models, priorities and plans as organisations were forced to navigate a rapidly changing business environment. From managing work from home/remote locations to marketing methods and hiring techniques, almost every practice has been overhauled. Certain changes appear to
- [Will AI take over Job Interviews in the future?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/will-ai-take-over-job-interviews-in-the-future) - “Welcome my son Welcome to the machine Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been” Pink Floyd, “Welcome to the machine”, in their 1975 album “Wish You Were Here” Humans have been fearing the rise of sentient machines for much of the 20th century. Now that we are well and truly in
- [A Complete Guide on How Interview Outsourcing Works](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/complete-guide-on-how-interview-outsourcing-works) - To create and maintain a steady stream of quality talent in a recruitment landscape that is constantly in a state of flux can be an enormous challenge. In-house hiring teams often find it difficult to cope with the dynamic and evolving hiring demands. They are not only left in the lurch when trying to bring
- [4 ways you can save your interviewing efforts with expert interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/4-ways-you-can-save-your-interviewing-efforts-with-expert-interviews) - James Collins, management guru and author of the book Good to Great, once said: “… the single biggest constraint on the success of my organisation is the ability to get and to hang on to enough of the right people.” Finding and retaining the right people is crucial for the success of any organisation—this cannot
- [The Importance of Interview As A Service In Successful Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-importance-of-interview-as-a-service-in-successful-recruitment) - Organisations have embraced innovation and technology at an unprecedented rate, especially in their recruitment processes. Human Resources are also increasingly recognising the need for external support for some of the key functions, such as interviews. HR personnel often face situations where the interviewers or teams have a bandwidth crunch and, therefore, cannot make time for
- [Virtual Onboarding: The Dam that Safeguards your Resources](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-onboarding-the-dam-that-safeguards-your-resources) - Finding the right fit for a role is often a mad scramble in the current job market. Most recruiters dash off an offer letter as soon as they identify the right candidate and then wait for the candidate to join their organisation. This is like dropping a vital catch during a cricket match. They missed
- [How to combat the great resignation wave](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-combat-the-great-resignation-wave) - The Big, Big Reshuffle? How the pieces are positioned across the Great Employment Chessboard in 2021-22 Sometimes, it pays to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life — the hiring drives, sifting through resumes, reviewing results, planning for next year — and reflect on happenings in the marketplace. Innocuous shifts
- [The Impact of Virtual Employee Onboarding HR services on the Employer Brand](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-impact-of-virtual-employee-onboarding-hr-services-on-the-employer-brand) - Organisations have embraced technology like never before, and practices such as virtual hiring, virtual onboarding, remote working, etc have become the norm today. Ever since the pandemic struck, HR services have switched to the process of virtual onboarding to continue their work uninterrupted. Virtual onboarding is the process of integrating a new employee into an
- [5 Benefits of Post-Offer Follow Up (POFU) Initiatives](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-benefits-of-post-offer-follow-up-initiatives) - The duration of a hiring process is often a source of frustration for recruiters and hiring managers. Over the years, employers have seen their time-to-hire, which is 3–4 weeks on average, progressively increase. Besides, it is a well-known practice for job seekers to continue looking for a job even after they have received a job
- [How virtual pre-onboarding ensures successful joining conversions](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-virtual-pre-onboarding-ensures-successful-joining-conversions) - Organisations have had to rework their old onboarding methodology to fit into the virtual mould. With virtual workspaces becoming indispensable for an organisation’s growth and success, so has online employee onboarding. Pre-onboarding is the relatively new entrant to the onboarding vocabulary. What is pre-onboarding? The period between a new hire accepting a job offer and
- [What you need to know about the Future of Onboarding](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-future-of-onboarding) - Employee onboarding is the process of integrating new hires into the company and making them feel welcome in the team. While companies had, over the years, started digitising several parts of the onboarding process, remote onboarding received the fillip it needed during the pandemic, when companies pivoted from a mostly offline onboarding to a 100
- [Video-enabled Hiring: An Innovation Whose Time Has Come](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/video-enabled-hiring-an-innovation-whose-time-has-come) - The technology and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) industries in India have been at the vanguard of growth since the late 1990s. The pace of growth has continued to be rapid: growth estimates of the IT and ITES sectors YoY in the decade up to 2030 range from 10 percent to 30 percent. It’s not
- [8 ways banks are benefitting from virtual hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-ways-banks-are-benefitting-from-virtual-hiring) - The Banking and Financial Services industry (BFSI) is undergoing a digital transformation, spurred by the next-generation requirements for fintech. The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed the way we work, with the banking industry being no exception to that. The resurgence of economic activity has led to increased hiring in BFSI. Competency requirements have changed for
- [3 ways video interviews make healthcare hiring easy](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/3-ways-video-interviews-make-healthcare-hiring-easy) - COVID-19 brought into focus the vital role played by the healthcare industry in society’s overall well-being. It also brought to light some startling facts regarding a shortage of healthcare workers. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates a shortfall of 18 million health workers by the year 2030 (mostly in low- and lower-middle income countries). This
- [Video Interviews: The Future is Here!](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/video-interviews-the-future-is-here) - A recent Gartner survey revealed an interesting trend in the recruitment sector: 89 per cent organisations are moving to video interviewing. Yes, the adoption of video interviews was accelerated by the social distancing norms we have been living under. This trend, however, is sure to prevail, even after the pandemic becomes a memory as organisations
- [7 Tips for Mobile Video Interviewing](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-tips-for-mobile-video-interviewing) - According to a survey conducted by Gartner, during the pandemic, 86 per cent of HR leaders employed virtual technology, including video interviews, to recruit candidates. However, a recent HirePro survey found that 41 per cent of students do not own business laptops to use in case they are selected via campus recruitment and their employer
- [The future of work: A hybrid work model](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-future-of-work-a-hybrid-work-model) - When lockdown began in 2020, it was perhaps the biggest disruption to working styles in a long time. Most organisations were left with no option but to quickly transition to working from home. The whole situation was like a mass experiment in work-from-home across the world. Most businesses and employees agree that it has been
- [6 recruitment trends that shaped 2021](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-recruitment-trends-that-shaped-2021) - The pandemic brought with it a sea of changes in recruitment. Some of the trends seen over this year are: Virtual Recruitment AI in recruitment Increased adoption of online assessments Online Employer Branding Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Data-driven recruiting, the increase in the use of chatbots, and HR analytics These trends show
- [How to stay ahead of challenges in virtual recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-stay-ahead-of-challenges-in-virtual-recruitment) - “Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth. Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do,” says Marc Bennioff, Founder, Chairman, and co-CEO of Salesforce. The pivotal role of talent acquisition cannot be put in better words. Acquiring the right talent contributes to the growth and profits
- [Could tech be the secret to the success of online exams?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/could-tech-be-the-secret-to-the-success-of-online-exams) - A vast country with far-flung areas, India sees a plethora of nationwide exams annually - from recruitment exams for government jobs such as banking services IBPS and the UPSC exams for civil services recruitment; to GATE exams for master’s degree programmes, IIT-JEE for admission into the prestigious IITs, NEET exams for undergraduate medical entrance, NDA,
- [Online proctoring - What it should do (and not do)](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/online-proctoring-what-it-should-do-and-not-do) - Video interviews and e-learning on the rise are catalysing the need for online assessments. Remote evaluations need to be conducted with the same probity as classroom tests, so that selection and certifications may preserve their integrity. Organisations need to take a serious look at online proctoring platforms to be able to administer tests remotely. Unlike
- [Dos and don'ts of remote hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/dos-and-do-notes-of-remote-hiring) - Management gurus have been touting organisational resilience as one of the infinity stones for success and growth in the past few years. So, how does one acquire this infinity stone of resilience? Well, if you don’t have an Avenger on your payroll, then you’ll need to strategise and work towards building a resilient workforce. The
- [Ways video interviews help to spot the right tech candidate](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ways-video-interviews-help-to-spot-the-right-tech-candidate) - Video interviews are not a new idea, but the heightening preference for them is probably more recent. It has become the most frequently used mode of interviewing technical candidates in today’s remote recruitment era. Video interviews may be of two types: In one-way video interviews, or asynchronous video interviews, candidates receive questions in a text
- [Virtual Hiring Events: Take the party to the air!](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-hiring-events-take-the-party-to-the-air) - Technology and circumstances have changed the way we interact with the outside world. From virtual wine tasting events to virtual birthday parties to work-related events, we’ve adapted to them all! In the not-so-long-ago-world, when an organisation had a large number of roles to be filled in a short period of time it either hosted a
- [Tips and Techniques for Remote Onboarding](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-hiring-events-take-the-party-to-the-air) - In Human Resources terms, onboarding is a series of activities carried out to introduce new hires to the people, processes and culture of an organisation. In keeping with changing dynamics globally, remote onboarding has pretty much become the norm for most organisations. An established virtual onboarding process has, thus, become a necessity for the recruitment
- [5 Ways a Remote Interview Platform Improves Hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-ways-a-remote-interview-platform-improves-hiring) - The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled organisations to make significant changes to keep pace with the new normal of remote work and hybrid workplaces. In keeping with the changes, interviews — an essential part of the hiring process — have transitioned to a digital avatar. Remote interview platforms are catalysing this transition. Driven by advanced technologies,
- [Ways HR Chatbots Automate Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ways-hr-chatbots-automate-recruitment) - HR functions are no longer only about entry and exit management, and payroll. They play a critical role in business strategy and brand building. Given the wide range of HR functions today, it has become imperative for large organisations to automate repetitive tasks and appoint personnel to focus on more strategic functions. HR Chatbots and
- [Optimising digital workplace solutions for remote employees](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/optimising-digital-workplace-solutions-for-remote-employees) - An overarching need for seamless and collaborative business environments has led to the natural evolution of digital workplaces. A digital workplace consists of a custom and flexible set of tools and technologies which are needed for employees to connect, communicate and collaborate effectively, leading to improved efficiency and productivity. While digital workplaces are not new,
- [People Analytics: The Strategic Differentiator in Remote Hiring?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-strategic-differentiator-in-remote-hiring) - Managing people, in all their diversity of capabilities, needs and ambitions, is a complex affair. Enterprises collect a large amount of data about their people - demographic and educational information, compensation, training, job history, wellness and much more. Previously, HR teams struggled to extract this information from disparate spreadsheets and client applications, and to make
- [7 Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-benefits-of-hiring-remote-workers) - Contrary to popular belief, remote work is not a recent phenomenon. Its genesis, for modern workplaces, took place in 1972 when Jack Nilles, a NASA engineer, was working remotely on a NASA communication system. He is known for coining the term “telecommuting” and is now considered the father of remote work. Propelled by the advent
- [All you need to know about AI chatbots for Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/all-you-need-to-know-about-ai-chatbots-for-recruitment) - Recruiters spend less than 15 minutes on an application that might have taken a candidate hours to fill. This is not surprising as one job opening is likely to draw hundreds of responses. Most recruiters spend a quarter of their time screening candidates and yet candidates often report a poor experience. And, recruiters will tell
- [Virtual internship hiring: The Pros and Cons](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/pros-and-cons-virtual-internship-hiring) - Jay Samit, a leading Hollywood digital media technology executive and author, once said: “The very first thing I tell every intern on the first day is that their internship exists solely on their resume. As far as I am concerned, they are a full-time member of my team. For all the negative stereotypes about millennials,
- [9 Tips for Conducting Effective Video Interviews for Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/9-tips-for-conducting-effective-video-interviews-for-campus-recruitment) - In the brave new world of remote communications, technology has advanced considerably to provide the best possible interface, barring difficulties like the number of persons who join a meeting at a given time, audio quality, etc. In this newly developed virtual world, video interviews have acquired a strong foothold in recruitment and hiring. Simply put,
- [Video Interviews: A Smoother, Faster, More Economical Way to Hire Campus Talent](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/video-interviews-smoother-faster-more-economical-way-to-hire-campus-talent) - It’s a truism: like everything else accelerated by the pandemic, video interviews are gaining popularity in campus recruitment. One doesn’t have to look far to find why: even beyond the pandemic, video interviewing has emerged as a fast method to modernize hiring processes. Conducting video interviews is the optimal way to reach candidates much before
- [Hire Top Quality Campus Talent by Outsourcing Interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/hire-top-quality-campus-talent-by-outsourcing-interviews) - “People are not your most important asset. The right people are.” In this age when success is measured in terms of resilience and sustainability, these words by Jim Collins, researcher, and consultant focused on business management, are more relevant than ever before. A carefully crafted interview process might be that crucial piece of the puzzle
- [Asynchronous Interviews: Adding flexibility to campus hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/asynchronous-interviews-adding-flexibility-to-campus-hiring) - The COVID-19 pandemic that struck last year upended life at work as we knew it. Going to the office in person became impossible for long periods of time in most parts of the world. This accelerated trends that had already existed, with remote work, virtual meetings, virtual recruitment, and video interviews being some of them.
- [5 Reasons to use Video Interviews for University Hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-reasons-to-use-video-interviews-for-university-hiring) - Last year, the pandemic forced organizations to come up with alternative solutions for conducting campus recruitment. Remote technology for conducting interviews gained ground as restrictions on in-person interactions continued to be imposed by governments worldwide. One year on, video interviews are widely accepted as a solution for high-volume campus recruitment. Since virtual campus hiring is
- [Types of Assessments for Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/types-of-assessments-for-campus-recruitment) - Campuses are a treasure trove of young talent, eager to learn and adapt to new environments. That is why most organisations spend time and effort to recruit from campuses, despite the hassle. However, many recruiters feel that campuses are a mixed bag of cards, considering the effort and time required. Quite often, the young recruits
- [Spotting Top Campus Talent through Behavioural Assessment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/spotting-top-campus-talent-through-behavioural-assessment) - Campuses have always been one of the most sought after recruitment destinations for finding employable talent. Various assessments are used to zero in on suitable talent on campuses. Multiple internships and entry-level positions get filled and these also function as a talent storehouse for organizations’ future hiring needs. Summative assessments, which include typically written exams,
- [A Primer On Conducting Successful Campus Hackathons](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-primer-on-conducting-successful-campus-hackathons) - Top tech talent is hard to come by. Talent scarcity has increased manifold as the global pandemic accelerates the unparalleled rapid adoption of technology across industries. Moreover, demand in the IT sector continues to outpace the number of qualified developers rapidly. Companies are now sparing no effort to scour campuses to find and clinch talented
- [Online Assessments vs Traditional Assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/online-assessments-vs-traditional-assessments) - Campus recruitment involves assessment of candidates' skills, abilities and performance. To achieve this objective, campus assessments are typically inclusive of, but not limited to- Behavioral Assessment Functional Assessment Cognitive Ability Test Role-based Test Language Proficiency Test Remote Work Assessment The concept of an assessment center took off during World War II, to help with recruitment
- [How online assessments help in Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-online-assessments-help-in-campus-recruitment) - Over the past few years, technology has ushered in radical changes in campus recruitment methods. Since conventional paper-based pre-hire tests are time-consuming and restrictive in their assessment qualities, they are becoming a thing of the past. Companies are increasingly adopting online assessments, especially for campus hiring, as these have been found to be far more
- [How to design and execute a superior coding challenge](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-design-and-execute-a-superior-coding-challenge) - A primer for recruitment specialists Hiring managers and recruiters frequently visit college campuses to discover and hire the best talent. The activities centred around these hiring festivals come under the umbrella of campus hiring or university hiring. Campus hiring events are held annually on most college campuses across the country. Large MNCs and FMCG brands
- [Trends in Campus Recruitment to Watch out for](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/trends-in-campus-recruitment-to-watch-out-for) - What is common between the internet, smartphones, Instagram, the great recession of 2008, and now, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic? Gen Z (those roughly born between 1995 and 2015) have been shaped by all of these and more. With the campus hiring season set to begin, firms will soon start competing for some of the
- [Online Campus Recruitment - The New Normal?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/online-campus-recruitment-the-new-normal) - A few decades ago, it was the norm for freshly minted graduates to throng employment agencies or scour newspapers for job advertisements. Getting a job while still in college was as unheard of as landing on the moon. Well, we did land on the moon and a half-century later, students getting placed while still finishing
- [Campus Recruitment: Past, Present and Future](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-recruitment-past-present-and-future) - A look at University Hiring Practices and Trends “Your time is limited. So don’t waste your time living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition...Stay hungry, stay foolish.” With these rousing words, Apple's iconic
- [10 Strategies for Effective Campus Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-strategies-for-effective-campus-recruitment) - To capture the best amongst an ambitious, motivated, and self-driven Gen Z, companies need to be focused when it comes to campus recruitment - it's no longer just career fairs, tests, and interviews. While these are still important, they form part of a multi-pronged strategy to hire the best talent from campus. Being exposed to
- [Campus Hiring, The AI way!](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/campus-hiring-the-ai-way) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence, where aspects such as cognition and cerebral abilities are programmed into machines. Today, we witness the large-scale adoption and integration of AI in domains of process management, organisational tasks, health care, finance, data security, education, and others. The algorithms used in AI utilize real-time inputs,
- [7 Reasons Why You Need an Applicant Tracking System](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-reasons-why-you-need-an-applicant-tracking-system) - We use sophisticated software for accounting, sales, marketing, and communication. Yet when it comes to hiring, we tediously wade through emails and spreadsheets to find information about that one candidate that got away! Hiring may seem like a complex and challenging task with many moving parts, but it doesn't have to be. Virtual recruitment is
- [All You Need to Know about Applicant Tracking Systems](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/all-you-need-to-know-about-applicant-tracking-systems) - Imagine this: You are a recruiter at a Fortune 500 company in charge of hiring for multiple positions. You receive hundreds and maybe even thousands of applications for each of the job openings. The ideal thing would be to read through each of the applications carefully in order to find the best fit for each
- [10 ATS Myths Busted for You](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/10-ats-myths-busted-for-you) - Applicant Tracking System (ATS), the name is self-explanatory, right? But is that all that an ATS does? Not anymore. Most ATSs have evolved to become the heart of an efficient recruitment process. Organizations use ATSs to streamline their recruitment process right from sourcing to screening, assessments, interviews and offer management. An ATS is, in fact,
- [The Secret Aid For Hiring Success](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/all-you-need-to-know-about-applicant-tracking-systems) - How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have proven to be game-changers in the recruitment industry The term 'Applicant Tracking System' or ATS is not a new one for recruiters. In use for over a decade and increasingly popular among recruitment specialists, these software systems offer a host of features beyond the ability to just store and
- [Choosing the Right Applicant Tracking System](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/choosing-the-right-applicant-tracking-system) - Talent acquisition has undergone tremendous change over the years, especially during this pandemic, where recruiters and candidates wanted a smooth and seamless recruiting process that was fast and hassle-free. Earlier, recruiters faced a lot of challenges in screening thousands of applications for a job opening. This is where an ATS or an applicant tracking system
- [AI: The Future of Applicant Tracking Systems](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-the-future-of-applicant-tracking-systems) - Recruiters and hiring managers receive a staggering number of job applications—an average of 250 per job, according to Glassdoor. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) help them track applications, scan resumes, and better organize candidate information. However, recruiters and hiring managers are demanding more from their existing ATSs. They expect a modern ATS to help automate repetitive
- [8 Mantras To Up Level Your Virtual Onboarding Process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/8-mantras-to-up-level-your-virtual-onboarding-process) - It’s 9 am on a Monday morning, the start to a busy week. A bunch of eager new hires are waiting to join your workforce. So, what do you do? Hand them a bunch of forms that takes them well over half a day to decipher and fill up? Then herd them into a prolonged
- [The Incredible Impact of Effective Digital Onboarding](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-incredible-impact-of-effective-digital-onboarding) - The year 2020 brought with it the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result of it the world witnessed an en masse movement to remote work. Companies that had all along shown reluctance in going even partially remote, were now left with no option than jumping onto the bandwagon! For HR departments in charge of onboarding
- [AI: The Solution To New Age Onboarding](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-the-solution-to-new-age-onboarding) - Hiring an employee for an organization is no mean task! The process, ranging from screening prospective candidates to smooth onboarding of chosen employees, requires a lot of patience and perseverance. The tasks involved vary from conducting initial interviews to answering the candidate's doubts, from shortlisting candidates to doing the necessary paperwork. With the past year
- [Overcoming Challenges in Virtual Onboarding of Employees](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/overcoming-challenges-in-virtual-onboarding-of-employees) - What if you were joining a new organization today? How would you want your first day to be? Welcoming? Inclusive? Pleasant? That, in a nutshell, is what an organization should be focusing on providing its employees on their first day of work with them. The importance of onboarding new employees can't be stressed enough. The
- [The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Onboarding: Welcoming New Employees in the Era of Remote Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-ultimate-guide-to-virtual-onboarding) - The COVID-19 pandemic has all but enforced remote recruitment as the new normal among companies seeking to onboard fresh talent. For new employees, their early days on the job spell both excitement and stress. How do companies bring in the much-needed human touch to their experience? A thoughtfully structured virtual onboarding process eases their entry,
- [Remote Proctoring: Wave of the Future for Academia](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remote-proctoring-wave-of-the-future-for-academia) - Proctoring is an old profession. The task of monitoring exam takers to ensure they are honest and disciplined during the exam process has been undertaken by many noble men and women down the ages. 1674 engraving of a Proctor in the University of Oxford. From Habitus Academicorum, by George Edwards. Picture Courtesy: WikiMedia Commons In
- [AI-Powered Remote Proctoring: A Paradigm Shift in managing Online Examinations Seamlessly](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/paradigm-shift-in-managing-online-examinations-seamlessly) - The COVID-19 outbreak has radically reshaped the landscape of the education sector. It has converted the conventional classroom into a virtual one. Increasingly, examinations and tests are taking place online. However, monitoring students during online exams continues to be the Achilles heel for schools and universities. Educational institutions have been grappling with securing the integrity
- [A Complete Guide to Online Remote Proctoring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/a-complete-guide-to-online-remote-proctoring) - 2020 has definitely been the harbinger of change. We saw a host of concepts and practices that were on the fringes of acceptance, being catapulted into the mainstream last year. Online proctoring is one such concept. Organizations have been conducting proctored online assessments for quite some time now. In fact, the IT certification council had
- [Tips for conducting successful online-proctored interviews](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/tips-for-conducting-successful-online-proctored-interviews) - The global health crisis due to COVID-19 changed the face of recruitment overnight. With social distancing rules in force at most places, in-person interviews are not as feasible as earlier. Companies have had to face this new reality and rethink ways to still find the right person for the right job! The pandemic augmented the
- [Surge in Online Proctoring  During COVID-19](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/surge-in-online-proctoring-during-covid-19) - The current pandemic brought in its wake a lot of changes to the way businesses work. One of the major things industries, and the education sector, in particular, have had to endure is a setback in the way assessments or exams were conducted. With students or candidates unable to take assessments in prescribed centers, a
- [Remote Proctoring: The Future of Online Interviews is Here](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remote-proctoring-the-future-of-online-interviews-is-here) - Virtual Hiring Takes Center Stage Digital transformation has taken the world by storm, spurring growth in almost every sector of the economy. The integration of digital solutions into every facet of business has made value delivery fast and substantive. Just when organizations around the world were warming up to the idea of Artificial Intelligence, Machine
- [Virtual assessments: Then and now](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/virtual-assessments-then-and-now) - What are virtual assessments? A quick trip down the memory lane. From paper and pen assessment to the addition of audio/visual technology, assessments have come a long way through the ages. From a hiring perspective, the concept of an assessment center took off during World War II. The origin of such centers was in a
- [The Growing Role of AI in Enhancing Talent Assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-growing-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-talent-assessments) - Talent Acquisition (TA) remains one of the top challenges faced by businesses. Acquiring and retaining the best talent requires that TA should align first with business strategy, so that recruiters can connect with the right professionals when needed. Organizations need to be proactive to hire the best talent. Candidate sourcing requires screening of thousands of
- [How AI is changing the world of hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-is-changing-the-world-of-hiring) - Until a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was an extraordinarily futuristic concept thought up by extremely creative imaginations. Today, AI is a functional part of human lives. From automotives to education, and marketing to advertising, AI has disrupted almost every aspect of different human experiences. But what exactly is AI? AI can be defined
- [How does Remote Work Work?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remote-work-will-stay-for-convenience) - The year 2020 brought unprecedented challenges all around. Our work world, as we knew it, experienced a tectonic shift. Companies worldwide were left with little choice but to adopt remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, technological aids such as video conferencing software, virtual recruitment platforms, and other collaboration tools made the transition smooth.
- [Talent Acquisition Strategies for Remote Working](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/thumb-rules-for-remote-recruitment) - COVID-19 has altered the way enterprises work. In a way, this change is shaping the future of how businesses manage their clients and workforce. Not to mention, the future of recruitment too. Even in tough times like this, organizations cannot stop their hiring process. How does talent acquisition pan out in such a crisis situation?
- [The significance of AI in remote recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-is-evolutionary-in-remote-hiring) - 2020: The rise of remote recruitment It's a very 2020 thing: hiring has gone remote. Not that it was all in-person in 2019. Riding on the tailwinds of technology and automation, the practice was on the upswing. Just like many other things in the world, companies came up against COVID-19. Workforces went remote, and as
- [Remote Hiring - The Benefits and Challenges](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/remote-hiring-is-the-way-forward) - After businesses recovered from the initial shock of almost-cessation of business in 2020, remote working found its way across industries and segments, right from educational institutes to the big corporates. Remote Hiring soon piggy-backed on remote working as companies realised they had to hire mission-critical talent. While virtual hiring was not a new concept, it
- [5 Virtual Recruitment Myths Debunked!](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-virtual-recruitment-myths-debunked) - 2020 has been a year of uncertainty and change. So, it's not surprising that it has given rise to a myth or two. Many recruiters have encountered their share of myths in the virtual hiring landscape. We are here to debunk some of them for you. Myth 1: Go Virtual and Spend More for
- [The Influence of AI in New Age Hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-hiring/) - The Backstory Artificial Intelligence or "AI" was formally founded in 1955 and has come a long way ever since. AI programs were deployed in diverse fields. But, it was only in 2017 that "AI in Hiring" became the talk of the industry fueling innumerable conferences, blogs, articles, and podcasts that have discussed the immense potential
- [The Game Changer for Modern Day Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/video-recruitment-the-game-changer-for-modern-day-recruitment) - Recruitment - A short, but hoary history When you think about recruitment, what are the images that come to your mind? Do you, for instance, picture people traveling across trading routes or entire communities moving to new countries, even continents, reshaping history as they voyage across the seas? This is the tale of recruitment: a
- [Class of 2024: Why the ticket to a job is beyond a college degree nowadays](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/class-of-2024-why-the-ticket-to-a-job-is-beyond-a-college-degree-nowadays) - As jobs become more specialised, certifications are required to bolster degrees in many cases, especially for college freshers. S Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer, HirePro, says pairing certifications and job-linked apprenticeship programmes with a degree can significantly enhance a student’s employability and job prospects. So what are the technical certifications usually in demand? Data from Coursera
- [IIMs struggle over summer placements, only 20% succeeds in 2 months, stipends down](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/iims-struggle-over-summer-placements-only-20-succeeds-in-2-months-stipends-down) - Some of the premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which were used to reaching 100 percent placements in just two days, are struggling for the last two months to close summer hirings, according to a report by campus recruitment and placements platform HirePro, shared exclusively with Moneycontrol. Only 20 percent of 21 IIMs could complete
- [Why tailored assessments will replace resumes](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/why-tailored-assessments-will-replace-resumes) - “We are entering an age where speed, flexibility, innovation and execution matter much more than decades-old qualifications or antiquated experiences dressing up a lengthy resume.” ~The future ready organization: How dynamic capability management is reshaping the modern workplace by Gyan Nagpal, award-winning talent strategist and leadership coach Indeed, traditional recruitment processes, centred around the resume,
- [Beyond the resume: Navigating today’s dynamic work landscape](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/beyond-the-resume-navigating-todays-dynamic-work-landscape) - Resumes have not changed much from when the great Da Vinci himself wrote the first one in the 15th century. Like Da Vinci’s letter to Ludovico Sforza, most resumes are a listicle of one’s accomplishments. Yes, today, one can create a colourful and concise resume with Canva or any of the other tools available. One
- [Why candidates have to think beyond resumes](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/why-candidates-have-to-think-beyond-resumes) - Here is a familiar scenario that evokes the déjà vu feeling in most candidates hunting for a job. You have applied for a job through an online portal with a professionally written resume that mentions all relevant skills and qualifications required for the job. Yet, you don’t hear back. Why do you think your resume
- [Phygital campus engagement is key for campus recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/phygital-campus-engagement-is-key-for-campus-recruitment) - With the ongoing talent war and skills shortage, campus recruitment is the way to go. “Catch them young” is the mantra for recruiting the right talent. However, it’s easier said than done. While nearly all companies know that a solid campus recruitment strategy is necessary, almost half of them feel that it is not effective.
- [When resumes no longer serve the purpose: The way forward for employers](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/when-resumes-no-longer-serve-the-purpose) - What was considered the typical way for candidates looking for a new job? Updating one's resume, followed by sending it out to contacts and uploading it to various career websites or company career sites, wasn’t it? Well, unless you have been living under a rock, you know that those days are long gone! Resumes with
- [From focus on pedigree to skills: A paradigm shift in hiring trends](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/pedigree-to-skills-a-paradigm-shift-in-hiring-trends) - In the ever-evolving job market, the paradigm of hiring has shifted significantly from a focus on educational pedigree to a skills-centric approach. This transition, underpinned by the need for practical and applicable competencies, has led to a reevaluation of traditional recruitment methodologies that involved resumes. Why resumes no longer serve the purpose Historically, recruitment heavily
- [Class of 2024: Take time and care to make that resume](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/class-of-2024-take-time-and-care-to-make-that-resume) - Resume is a key requirement for freshers looking for jobs. This document becomes even more critical when they are searching for jobs directly, without going through campus placements. HirePro, a virtual hiring services platform, says that a recent analysis on the role of resumes shows that the average number of applications for common job roles
- [Class of 2024: Campus placements unsuccessful? Do not lose heart, try these avenues instead](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/campus-placements-unsuccessful-do-not-lose-heart-try-these-avenues-instead) - For students graduating from colleges and universities this year, getting a job — the first for many — would be on top of their minds. And this year, the road might seem especially hard given the market trends. But looking at the broader implications of post-college life, experts say students should start imbibing the nature
- [Class of 2024: The sectors and job roles that will rule the year ahead](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/class-of-2024-the-sectors-and-job-roles-that-will-rule-the-year-ahead) - It is no secret that the idea of going to college for most people is to find a job. But that is a vague goal. Your aim becomes sharper only when you narrow the search by using parameters such as skill sets, requirements, remuneration and growth prospects, among others. The first step is to look
- [Has engineering lost its shine for students?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/has-engineering-lost-its-shine-for-students) - Engineering colleges are seeing a declining interest from students for a host of reasons. Slowdown in the IT sector is one of them. Find out if engineering courses have lost their charm. [ Watch more ]
- [Momentum Episode 1 | Emerging trends in college hiring in 2024](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/momentum-episode-1-emerging-trends-in-college-hiring-in-2024) - S Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer of HirePro, shares the importance of college hiring to an organisation’s long-term success, its evolution through the years, and a look ahead at what’s to come. He also sheds light on the changes induced by the pandemic, particularly with respect to remote hiring and the tech tools that help elevate
- [Interim Budget | Reactions from Industry Experts](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/post-budget-commentary-interim-budget-2024) - Industry leaders offer positive feedback on the Interim Budget 2024, highlighting key initiatives in healthcare, agriculture, IT, and renewable energy. Their reactions reflect optimism and support for the government's focus on economic growth and sectoral development. Mr. S Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer, HirePro said that ""We commend the government's commitment to empowering the youth of
- [From resumes to resilience: Embracing the soft skills revolution](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/from-resumes-to-resilience-embracing-the-soft-skills-revolution) - “In a high-IQ job pool, soft skills like discipline, drive and empathy mark those who emerge as outstanding” — Daniel Goleman A recent conversation with an executive friend left me shaken. Her company was downsizing. She confided in me, “Facing my team to tell them their roles are being eliminated is the hardest thing I've
- [Recruitment automation: Role of AI in hiring, assessment and HR automation](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/recruitment-automation-role-of-ai-in-hiring-assessment-and-hr-automation) - Have you heard about Voice of the Employee (VoE) tools? It was one of Gartner’s three most common AI use cases in HR and recruiting, even in 2019. HR leaders use Voice of the Employee analytics to improve employee engagement, a key focus area to improve productivity and retention. Traditionally, organisations have relied on structured
- [Algorithmic precision: AI in pre-employment assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/algorithmic-precision-ai-in-pre-employment-assessments) - The search for the right employee is like exploring for rare treasure. Resumes with boastful achievements sparkle on the surface, obscuring the promising gems beneath. Here is where pre-employment assessments step in as seasoned trackers with keen eyes and unyielding determination. They venture beneath the façade, assessing skills, uncovering knowledge, and gauging potential with laser-like
- [7 Ways to Leverage AI and Make Smarter Hiring Decisions](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/7-ways-to-leverage-ai-and-make-smarter-hiring-decisions) - As we enter the new year, the job market is as volatile as ever, subject to stresses and strains from the economy, political moves, and more. In this situation, hiring the right people with an eye on the long term is crucial for the success and growth of any organisation. Traditional hiring processes are often
- [Evaluating cultural fit: How recruiters ensure candidate-company alignment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/evaluating-cultural-fit-how-recruiters-ensure-candidate-company-alignment) - Credible research-backed evidence has found a strong positive correlation between employee satisfaction, performance, retention and cultural fit. It seems organisations that emphasise cultural fit during hiring will benefit hugely. Equally, there is a strong likelihood of constant turnover if employees find they do not fit into the company ethos. At a time when attracting and
- [Candidates selected after thorough skill evaluations outperform other candidates on the job. Know why?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/candidates-selected-after-thorough-skill-evaluations-outperform-other-candidates-on-the-job.-know-why) - A recent World Economic Forum (WEF) report titled, Putting Skills First: A Framework for Action, attributes the shift to skills-based hiring to the rise of “jobs of tomorrow”. Many sectors are experiencing a demand-supply gap linked to skills caused by the evolving roles of modern workplaces. The WEF report says the world will see a
- [Hiring Trends in 2024](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/hiring-trends-in-2024) - College Placements and the Shift They Are Witnessing: Decoding The Hiring Trends of 2024! "Students should continue to focus on their skills," says Pasupathi Sankaran, COO of HirePro, while discussing ‘Hiring Trends in 2024’ on CNN-News18's ‘The Breakfast Club’ show.
- [Momentum Episode 2 | Growing importance of assessments and skills-based recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-episode-2-growing-importance-of-assessments-and-skills-based-recruitment) - Ramesh MV, Vice President - Strategy & Growth and Assessments, HirePro, draws on insights from over 4 million data points to highlight the growing role of skills-based assessments in making the right hiring decisions. He also shares the significance of using technology in delivering these assessments, from dealing with falsified resumes and large volumes of
- [40 per cent of campus hires last year were women](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/40-per-cent-of-campus-hires-last-year-were-women) - One out of every three candidates participating in campus hiring in 2023 is female, according to a report by HirePro, an AI-powered recruitment automation firm. HirePro has released its report on the "State of female participation in campus hiring in India". The report reveals that women's participation in campus hiring exams stands at 34% and
- [Momentum Episode 3 | Gen-AI — a boon or bane for recruitment?](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-gen-ai-a-boon-or-bane-for-recruitment) - In this episode of the Momentum podcast, Ashish Goyal, CTO at HirePro, shares insights from his journey across multinational corporations, startups, and entrepreneurship. He highlights the significance of GenAI in revolutionising traditional processes like resume parsing and matching, emphasising its role in process optimisation, personalisation, and bias reduction. Comparing GenAI with traditional AI, Ashish underscores
- [Malpractices biggest worry during online hiring assessments, say recruiters](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/malpractices-biggest-worry-during-online-hiring-assessments-say-recruiters) - Malpractice is a big pain point for recruiters conducting online assessments, shows a study by HirePro. A survey of recruiters, talent acquisition specialists and human resource professionals show 39% of the respondents are most worried about malpractices by candidates during online assessments; the next biggest anxiety (37%) is over finding the right candidate for a
- [Malpractices by candidates during online assessments biggest fear among recruiters: Report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/malpractices-by-candidates-during-online-assessments-biggest-fear-among-recruiters) - Malpractices by candidates during online assessments is one of the biggest fears among recruiters and talent acquisition (TA) specialists, a report said on Monday. Fraudulent practices by candidates during online assessments have emerged as the biggest fear of the participants (39 per cent), followed by anxiety over finding the right candidate for a role (37
- [Introducing the new HirePro: Making hiring predictable in unpredictable times](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/hirepro-making-hiring-predictable-in-unpredictable-times) - In a significant development, HirePro, an AI-powered recruitment automation firm, has announced a profound brand promise, centred around the theme of ‘Fearless Hiring’. By delivering Fearless Hiring, HirePro aims to redefine the landscape of talent acquisition, ensuring operational efficiency and instilling a profound sense of confidence and fearlessness in the hiring decisions of recruiters. The
- [Top 10 Interview as a Service Platform for On-Demand Technical Interview](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/top-10-interview-as-a-service-platform-for-on-demand-technical-interview) - Whether a tech fresher wants to kickstart his career or an HR manager wants to build technology teams, the struggle is real. Sometimes, companies with clear hiring objectives also get stuck and feel the need for a more efficient and streamlined recruitment process. In this case, an interview as a service platform provides solutions to
- [​​HirePro is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. How does this help?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/hirepro-is-iso-27001-certified-and-gdpr-compliant-how-does-this-help) - The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of virtual recruitment. With restrictions of lockdown and social distancing, it was difficult for candidates to travel to physical venues for interviews and assessments. Hence, businesses began to look for methods that could overcome these challenges. Technologies like cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- [5 campus recruitment best practices to increase candidate diversity](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-campus-recruitment-best-practices-to-increase-candidate-diversity) - Going by global trends, there is no better time to adopt and highlight your diversity initiatives than now! Most of the talent you seek is from millennials and Gen Z, who are vocal about their preference for diversity in the workplace and how it's a non-negotiable aspect of employment for them. As it happens, diversity
- [Recruiters are leveraging chatbots and virtual assistants to enhance candidate experience. Here’s why.](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/recruiters-are-leveraging-chatbots-and-virtual-assistants-to-enhance-candidate-experience) - For most organisations, it is becoming more crucial than ever before to ensure a top candidate experience for those who are applying to the organisation. It is a known fact that candidates who have the right skill sets have plenty of job options to choose from. What generally tilts a company in favour of a
- [AI in recruitment: A guide for employers on policies and fair evaluation](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-in-recruitment-a-guide-for-employers-on-policies-and-fair-evaluation) - The jobs, they are a-calling! Recruitment is a full-time effort for growing companies as they seek to fill their open positions with talented individuals wh-o can contribute their time, energy and innovative ideas that fuel organisational growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of recruitment by giving recruiters new, cutting-edge capabilities that help them
- [From Resumes to Algorithms: The Role of automation in Screening Candidates](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/from-resumes-to-algorithms-the-role-of-automation-in-screening-candidates) - Candidate screening is one of the most important stages of the recruitment process. Nevertheless, it has been the proverbial Achilles heel for most recruiters. Take a look at these numbers, for instance. Out of 250 resumes received for an open position, nearly 220 are from unqualified candidates, which is a whopping 88%. Recruiters need to
- [The transformative role of AI in shaping recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-transformative-role-of-ai-in-shaping-recruitment) - Can non-living things learn? If you had asked this question to a room full of children in the early 1900s, you would have received an emphatic “no” as your answer. Fast forward to the present day, and the average 10-year-old will respond with a “yes”. Artificial intelligence (AI) enables machines to learn (a skill previously
- [Embracing the AI revolution while navigating HR’s evolution](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/embracing-the-ai-revolution-while-navigating-hr-evolution) - The AI revolution is transforming industries across the globe, with artificial intelligence reshaping the way we approach work and innovation. For human resources (HR) professionals, this era brings both challenges and opportunities. Adapting to this changing landscape is crucial for HR to not only survive but also excel, leveraging AI to enhance their roles and
- [Is AI the answer to maintaining the integrity of remote exams?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/ai-is-the-answer-to-maintaining-the-integrity-of-remote-exams) - As online spaces become increasingly integral to our lives, virtual assessments and interviews have become the norm. This surge in popularity is accompanied by a corresponding rise in the demand for remote proctoring solutions to safeguard the integrity of these online evaluations, prompting the development of a variety of innovative, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. These
- [Effectiveness of AI and traditional proctoring: A comparative study](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/effectiveness-of-ai-and-traditional-proctoring-a-comparative-study) - What did the popular Bollywood character Munna Bhai do when he wanted to clear the medical entrance? He got Dr. Rustom Pawri, a qualified doctor, to impersonate him! While we cheered Munna on screen, in real life, cheating in exams is no laughing matter. Every day, we see reports of cheating across many academic and
- [College placement in India: The evolution, outlook for 2024 and strategies for organisations](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-evolution-outlook-for-2024-and-strategies-for-organisations) - Campus hiring will always be significant in the talent industry. Freshers bring a fearless, fresh perspective to many workplace aspects, which helps the long-term outlook of organisations from the perspective of the leadership. Many freshers have risen to lead their organisations. Often, we associate campus hiring with the traditional in-campus hiring from educational institutes. However,
- [Momentum Episode 4 | Transforming Recruitment with AI - Featuring Mridul Kumar, SVP of Products](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-how-is-ai-redefining-todays-recruitment-process) - The fourth episode of the Momentum podcast welcomes Mridul Kumar, a seasoned leader with over 23 years of experience driving success across startups, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises. His expertise spans product strategy, management, and design, along with customer consulting encompassing sales, sales engineering, and professional services. Currently, Mridul leads the product team at HirePro,
- [Connecting academia and industry: The strategic role of campus engagement in modern recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/the-strategic-role-of-campus-engagement-in-modern-recruitment) - Companies are constantly looking at innovative ways to attract top talent, especially given today's competitive scenario. One avenue that has gained significant traction is campus engagement activities. These activities serve as a bridge between academia and the professional world, offering numerous benefits for both companies and students. As we delve into the significance of campus
- [Internships: Bolster your talent pipeline amid economic uncertainty](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/internships-bolster-your-talent-pipeline-amid-economic-uncertainty) - In times of economic uncertainty, hiring is affected in many ways. Businesses are faced with the challenge of maintaining a steady talent pipeline while balancing cost efficiency. In such situations, many organisations consider putting internships on hold. However, most experts disagree. They advise organisations to continue investing in talent development programmes to enjoy long-term benefits.
- [How AI can diversify your talent pool with non-traditional candidates](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-can-diversify-your-talent-pool-with-non-traditional-candidates) - Progressive organisations recognise that talent is not limited to gender identities, socio-economic statuses, levels of education, ethnicities or age. Any organisation that looks for underrepresented talent and embraces diversity is sure to succeed. In fact, research indicates that organisations that exhibit diversity in their senior leadership attract the best talent and frequently outperform the competition.
- [5 benefits an internship program can bring to your business](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/5-benefits-an-internship-program-can-bring-to-your-business) - In these days of talent and skill shortages, companies are constantly scouring for those with aptitude and flair for producing excellent work. An internship is an opportunity for both organisations as well as the interns. Organisations get access to students or early-career professionals who are yet to enter the job market full-time. It helps the
- [Challenges associated with online exams and how AI is solving it](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/challenges-associated-with-online-exams-and-how-ai-is-solving-it) - Virtual or online hiring has become a popular choice for recruitment among recruiters and candidates. Virtual hiring refers to hiring candidates remotely without face-to-face interaction between the recruiter and the candidate. Automation software facilitates conducting the entire hiring process, from application screening to candidate onboarding, virtually. How virtual hiring works An effective virtual hiring process
- [Five reasons that companies need an internship programme](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/five-reasons-that-companies-need-an-internship-programme) - Nidhi recently graduated in business management and went home for a break, before starting her first job in Goa. You may think that lady luck is on Nidhi’s side, but the reason Nidhi got “lucky” is that she had worked hard during her four-month internship at the Bangalore office of the same company while still
- [Unlocking Candidate Integrity: The Net Positive Impact of AI in Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/unlocking-candidate-integrity-the-net-positive-impact-of-ai-in-recruitment) - Modern-day recruitment is an ever-evolving field that, when planned and implemented right, can be a huge enabler of organisational growth. Amidst the many buzzwords and jargon that flow through this landscape, AI is an important, not-so-new-one. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its associated acronym Machine Learning (ML) are not just buzzwords; indeed, AI is a
- [Breaking barriers: How AI and technology are empowering inclusive recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-ai-and-technology-are-empowering-inclusive-recruitment) - The need to build diverse and inclusive workforces has become a top priority for most organisations today. Both attributes drive success and enhance innovation, creativity and production. Traditional recruitment methods often harbour various biases that get in the way of implementing diverse and inclusive recruitment practices. Biases are often ingrained in people because of personal
- [IT firms move in slow track on hiring & wages](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/industry-it-firms-move-in-slow-track-on-hiring-amp-wages) - Salaries in the IT sector continue to stagnate as attrition rates continue to fall along with discretionary spends by clients. “The small increase in the average package has nothing to do with domestic IT companies, it’s the doing of the Global Capability Centres (GCCs) who hired aggressively and paid huge premiums,” a top-executive at a
- [Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: 4 Strategies for Enhanced Hybrid Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/strategies-for-enhanced-hybrid-recruitment) - Hybrid is the new norm in the evolving landscape of work, significantly shaping the future of talent acquisition and retention. Insights gained from studies by reputable industries underscore its impact. The best way to retain top tech talent is by providing a flexible or hybrid work environment - Deloitte study. 55% of employees said their
- [How campus hiring by IT, ITeS firms is down to its lowest in 20 years](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/how-campus-hiring-by-it-ites-firms-is-down-to-its-lowest-in-20-years) - The IT/ITeS sector, which is the biggest absorber of talent, usually hires 240,000 freshers every year from campuses. However, for FY24, this number dropped to 60,000, the lowest intake in two decades, and even lower than the Covid-19 year (FY21). From slowdown in the West to over-hiring in the past and increasing automation, the reasons
- [Top IT services companies likely to focus on tiered hiring strategy](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/ninja-turbo-or-genc-pro-different-level-of-fresher-salary-hr-analysts) - Top IT services firms are increasingly adopting a tiered hiring strategy in which they are attracting entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts. About five years ago, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Capgemini, among others, were the companies who had formulated this strategy. The trend
- [Unlocking Potential: The Power of Behavioural Assessments in Talent Decisions](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/unlocking-potential-the-power-of-behavioural-assessments-in-talent-decisions) - Behavioural assessments are instrumental in comprehending and optimising individuals' potential within organisations. Let's delve into two illustrative scenarios. Scenario 1: HR has been informed that members from a particular team are resigning one after the other. Investigation reveals that the team leader avoids resolving conflicts among team members, procrastinates decisions, and is usually absent in
- [What is the difference between automated and live proctoring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/difference-between-automated-and-live-proctoring) - The rise of remote assessments offered a potential solution to traditional proctoring challenges. However, the assumption that online exams eliminated cheating proved to be overly optimistic. Credible industry reports, in fact, suggested a concerning persistence of dishonest practices in this new testing environment. A HirePro report on fraudulent practices by candidates during job assessments in
- [6 ways to improve the virtual onboarding process](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/6-ways-to-improve-the-virtual-onboarding-process) - The entry into a new organisation can be a daunting time for all new employees, whether freshers or those with several years of experience. In these days of talent shortages, the onus of ensuring that the onboarding of new employees is seamless lies on the organisation. If the onboarding process goes awry, it could be
- [Generational recruiting: Strategies to attract top talent across generations](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/strategies-to-attract-top-talent-across-generations) - Life expectancy has been increasing over the past few decades, pushing the retirement age way beyond the conventional. This change has ushered in a new era of a multigenerational workforce that comprises employees across generations. So, today, organisations have a mix of employees who may be baby boomers, Gen Z, millennials, etc. Every generation brings
- [Maximising Hiring Success with AI-Driven Pre-Employment Testing](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/maximising-hiring-success-with-ai-driven-pre-employment-testing) - Talent, the right talent, is the new gold (or, should one say, the new oil?) that will fuel your organisation to new horizons. The right talent can spur your growth while reinforcing your resilience, ensuring that you remain head and shoulders above your competitors in this new age of dramatic change. It is no wonder
- [Redefine Recruitment with AI-powered Recruitment Processes](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/redefine-recruitment-with-ai-powered-recruitment-processes) - Today, the pace of innovation is relentless, and the war for talent is fiercer than ever. Organizations are turning to cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of the curve. One such technology that is rapidly transforming the recruitment landscape is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Generative AI is now a go-to facet for a variety of industries. It
- [Interview with S. Pasupathi Discussing the Future of Digital Technology](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/interview-with-s-pasupathi-discussing-the-future-of-digital-technology) - More than ever before, fans now demand real-time engagement, dynamic experiences, and personalized content that would evoke them in the course of action. If you want to delve into the world of digital technology and its ability to transform then have a look at the recent podcast by Analytics Insight where S. Pasupathi, COO at
- [Momentum Episode 5 | Essential Steps for HR Firms to Safeguard Personal Data From Cyberattacks - Featuring Dr. Harsha E Thennarasu, A Cyber Crimes Researcher](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-essential-steps-for-hr-firms-to-safeguard-personal-data) - As AI continues to advance, the risk of data breaches and cyber attacks is escalating, putting companies - especially recruitment firms with a constant influx of candidate data - at greater risk of cyber threats. In this episode of the Momentum podcast, Dr. Harsha E Thennarasu, a cyber crimes researcher and founder of HKIT Security
- [Colleges, companies don’t agree on industry readiness of new graduates](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/colleges-companies-dont-agree-on-industry-readiness-of-new-graduates) - There’s a big disconnect between colleges and corporates on how ‘industry-ready’ students are when they start their first job, according to a report. Most colleges believe their new graduates are well-equipped for the corporate world from day one, while most companies think students have much to learn, found the report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm
- [Explore the exclusive report on the ‘New Reality of College Hiring’ in India](https://hirepro.in/resources/research-reports/the-new-reality-in-college-hiring) - Discover a groundbreaking report that offers an unparalleled deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of college hiring in India. Unlike any other study, this exclusive report brings together insights from corporates, campuses, and students, offering a comprehensive 360-degree view of the hiring landscape. The landscape of college hiring in India has transformed dramatically, evolving
- [Why are recruiters shifting focus from resumes to skills?](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/why-are-recruiters-shifting-focus-from-resumes-to-skills) - The evolution of hiring practices is moving away from traditional resumes towards skills-based assessments, reflecting a broader shift in recruitment strategies. Resumes have long been a key component of job applications, providing a snapshot of candidates' educational backgrounds, work experience, and qualifications. However, the traditional emphasis on resumes is being re-evaluated as skills-based hiring gains
- [Top 10 Advantages of Virtual Interview Platforms](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/top-10-advantages-of-virtual-interview-platforms) - In the wake of a post-pandemic world, businesses are rapidly adapting to new paradigms, especially in talent acquisition strategy. Among these, the emergence of virtual interview platforms stands out as a game-changer. These platforms revolutionised the hiring process by facilitating remote hiring, allowing businesses to connect with exceptional candidates regardless of geographical boundaries. Let us
- [How personalising the application process can be a game changer for recruiters](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-personalising-the-application-process-can-be-a-game-changer-for-recruiters) - Looking at the competition in the recruitment industry, personalisation in the application process is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. It has become especially significant in a digital-first, post-pandemic world where applicants seek a connection and a sense that potential employers understand their unique skills and aspirations. Now, the question is how personalisation
- [Clicks and coffee: The new face of “hybridised” campus recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/clicks-and-coffee-the-new-face-of-hybridised-campus-recruitment) - Remember the bustling energy of pre-pandemic campus recruiting? Handshakes, career-fair crowds and overflowing resume stacks were the norm. The pandemic hit pause on that familiar approach. Suddenly, video calls became the go-to greeting, and virtual career fairs replaced the in-person scramble. While virtual hiring boomed, companies quickly realised it was not a one-size-fits-all solution. Now,
- [The times they are a-changin’ - shouldn’t you?](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/why-a-skill-based-approach-is-the-right-mantra-for-hiring-and-growing-talent) - Why a skill-based approach is the right mantra for hiring and growing talent Back in 1963, in an America roiled by the civil rights movement and racial equality issues, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan penned these lyrics: Come gather ‘round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that
- [Empowering India's future: Revamping campus recruitment in 2024](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/empowering-indias-future-revamping-campus-recruitment-in-2024) - Ever wondered why some economies roar while others just trot? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has fancy terms like advanced economies and emerging markets and developing economies, but what's the real difference? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but strong economic growth, high living standards, open access to foreign investors and a dependable regulatory system are all
- [Tailoring the perfect fit: Unleashing the power of customised interview services](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/unleashing-the-power-of-customised-interview-services) - Data reveals that GDP growth in YOY (year-over-year) terms is likely to dip by 1.5 per cent. A decline in GDP growth is expected to lead to a hiring slowdown as businesses adjust to declining profits. This will give employers leverage in negotiations with recruiters. But despite this advantage, hiring top talent continues to remain
- [Maximising Recruitment Efficiency with Customised Assessments](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/maximising-recruitment-efficiency-with-customised-assessments) - In today's era of tech-enabled personalisation, almost every aspect of our lives has been transformed, including hiring. The traditional approach of administering standardised tests to numerous candidates has given way to customised tests. Customisation helps identify the best-fit candidates based on holistically crafted assessments that gauge all aspects required for a specific role. It does
- [Mastering Talent: Six Key Assessments for Effective Employee Upskilling](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/six-key-assessments-for-effective-employee-upskilling) - A recent McKinsey article titled “Using skill gap assessments to help future-proof your organization”, says, “Organizations that realign HR processes to match skill needs can boost employee engagement by 50 percent, lower training and development program costs by 50 percent, and raise productivity by 40 percent.” This insight highlights the profound impact of skill assessments
- [From applicant to advocate: Turning candidates into your biggest fans](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/from-applicant-to-advocate-turning-candidates-into-your-biggest-fans) - The high cost of a negative candidate experience Imagine acing the initial tele-interview for your dream job, only to be left waiting for 30 minutes on the in-person interview day with no explanation. You learn the hiring manager is double-booked and the interview is rescheduled, with no regard for your schedule. Frustrated and feeling disrespected,
- [Taming the talent tsunami: Data-driven solutions for effective high-volume hiring](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/data-driven-solutions-for-effective-high-volume-hiring) - King Midas' insatiable desire for gold ultimately turned his life into a curse. Food became inedible gold nuggets, and his daughter a gilded statue. He was trapped by his greed. You know what else is a trap? Clinging to outdated methods, despite their lack of scientific foundation. Imagine a case of high-volume recruitment. The traditional
- [67% Students Aim At Entrepreneurship; Only 5% Corporates Willing To Hire Them: Report](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/67-students-aim-at-entrepreneurship-only-5-corporate-are) - In the backdrop of increased interest of students in learning towards starting their own ventures, many colleges have taken various initiatives to promote an entrepreneurial culture and offer courses on entrepreneurship. However, only few corporate are willing to hire such talent. According to a report released by HirePro -- The New Reality In College Hiring,
- [HirePro Momentum Episode 6 | Integrating Integrity into Tech-Driven Hiring - A conversation with Harjeet Khanduja, SVP - HR, Reliance Jio](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-integrating-integrity-into-tech-driven-hiring) - In today's digital age, technology is revolutionising the way we hire and recruit talent. But with the rise of AI-powered tools and data-driven decision making, there's a growing risk of bias, misrepresentation, and manipulation in the hiring process. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Mr. Harjeet Khanduja, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at
- [How to create effective training strategies for Gen Z using recruitment insights](https://hirepro.in/resources/blogs/how-to-create-effective-training-strategies-for-gen-z-using-recruitment-insights) - Research says that by 2025, 27 per cent of the workforce will consist of Gen Z, the generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. These digital natives bring with them a unique set of values and expectations. They prioritise work-life balance, social responsibility and continuous learning opportunities that fuel their growth. They also want
- [Entrepreneurship becomes the new frontier for freshers, shows study](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/entrepreneurship-becomes-the-new-frontier-for-freshers-shows-study) - The success of Indian startups is fueling hundreds of dreams as more freshers opt to start their own venture, supported by academic institutions that offer dedicated courses on entrepreneurship and organise events to nurture their desire to be entrepreneurs, according to a latest study. The survey revealed that 67 per cent of students polled intend
- [The Future of Hiring: 4 Game-Changing Platforms Reshaping Recruitment](https://hirepro.in/resources/in-the-media/the-future-of-hiring-4-game-changing-platforms-reshaping-recruitment) - In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent or the right job has never been more crucial. Several companies have emerged as leaders in providing hiring platforms, each offering unique features and benefits. Here’s a rundown of the top 4 companies transforming the hiring landscape: 1. Erekrut Erekrut stands out with its innovative approach
- [What companies want and students think companies want are vastly different, shows report](https://hirepro.in/what-companies-want-and-students-think-companies-want-are-vastly-different-shows-report) - It has not been an easy placement season, and the job market continues to show signs of weakness. In this situation, a survey by HirePro’s highlights the gaps between the students, the companies hiring and the academia. As many as 67% of the students who participated in the survey said they want to become entrepreneurs
- [Campus Hiring in India: Companies Say Freshers Aren’t Job-Ready, Colleges Feel Otherwise](https://hirepro.in/campus-hiring-in-india-companies-say-freshers-arent-job-ready-colleges-feel-otherwise) - The debate over whether Indian graduates are truly prepared to join the workforce has gained momentum in recent years, given the evolving nature of the job market that requires continuous skill enhancement. The catalogue of in-demand skills are also changing, with new ones emerging at a rapid pace. A recent study by HirePro, an AI-based
- [Most students, corporates prefer 4-6 month internships: Report](https://hirepro.in/most-students-corporates-prefer-4-6-month-internships-report) - Internships have increasingly become a preferred mode of candidate selection for many corporations and most students and corporates prefer 4 to 6 months (one semester) of internships as an appropriate time for learning, says a report. According to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro students (53 per cent), colleges (40 per cent) and
- [What Do Employers Value Most in Placements? It's Not Your CGPA](https://hirepro.in/what-do-employers-value-most-in-placements-its-not-your-cgpa) - When students prepare for campus placements, many assume that a high CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) will open doors to the best job offers. However, a new report titled The New Reality in College Hiring by HirePro reveals a stark contrast between what students believe and what employers actually prioritise. The report, based on a
- [HirePro Momentum Episode 7 | Elevating Talent Acquisition: From Enabler to Partner With Mr. Zakee Sheikh, Head Talent Acquisition - Cummins India](https://hirepro.in/resources/podcasts/hirepro-momentum-elevating-talent-acquisition-from-enabler-to-partner) - In today's fast-paced business landscape, talent acquisition has emerged as a key driver of growth, innovation, and success. No longer just about filling vacancies, talent acquisition teams now play a strategic role, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives. AI and automation amplify efficiency, requiring recruiters to evolve into trusted advisors. In this episode, we explore
- [63% Colleges Take Key Steps To Prepare For An AI-Led Future: Report](https://hirepro.in/63-colleges-take-key-steps-to-prepare-for-an-ai-led-future-report) - A recent HirePro study unveils that 63 per cent of colleges in India are taking proactive measures to prepare for an AI-driven future by incorporating multiple strategic steps in their approach. The report highlights that colleges are not only focusing on immediate job-ready skills but also positioning themselves to lead the way in preparing students
- [‘2 million interns a year?’ PM’s scheme makes corporate India anxious](https://hirepro.in/2-million-interns-a-year-pms-scheme-makes-corporate-india-anxious) - It’s been only a week since the Indian government opened its internship portal for companies to put up posts to attract youth, and corporations are already feeling uneasy. For one, a part of corporate India is overwhelmed with the government aiming to provide 10 million internships over the next five years. They just don’t know how
- [Are campuses ready to cater to tech industry's demand on specialised talent](https://hirepro.in/tech-news/new-hiring-trend-tech-industry-seeks-specialised-skills-at-entry-level) - Commentary from leading IT services players following the Q2 FY25 results indicates two big hiring trends: First, hiring is back and players are hitting the campus trail. Two, hiring will be focused on specialised skills even for entry-level candidates. This means that campuses now have to ensure students focus on building specialised skills. More importantly,

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