The Weekday Show

Weekday

The Weekday Show - where recruitment leaders share actionable insights and we answer the most common hiring FAQs, explore the hiring process from both sides, and dissect real interview scenarios.

  1. I Would Safely Put a Bet on a 90th percentile Non-IITian ft. Vineet Aswani | The Weekday Show

    08/28/2024

    I Would Safely Put a Bet on a 90th percentile Non-IITian ft. Vineet Aswani | The Weekday Show

    Join host Raghav on The Weekday Show as he explores talent acquisition and development with industry expert Vineet Aswani, head of learning at Colt Technology Services. Dive into the nuances of hiring practices, building a life mission statement, and harnessing curiosity for career growth. Vineeth shares key learnings from his 25-year career, emphasizing inclusivity, learnability, and performance. In this episode, you'll also gain tips from Vinit on crafting effective resumes, preparing for interviews, and navigating the evolving landscape of HR. Packed with actionable advice for job seekers and recruitment leaders, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to advance their career or excel in talent management. 00:00 Opener 01:47 Introduction of Today's Guest: Vineet 03:15 Rapid Fire Segment Begins 03:23 The Importance of Authenticity in Interviews 05:34 Curiosity and Learnability in Job Seekers 09:46 The Role of Purpose in Life and Career 12:35 Inclusion in Talent Acquisition and L&D 19:18 Coachability vs. Ability in Interviews 28:09 Hire or Pass Segment Begins 28:23 Scenario 1: The Scholar 30:22 Scenario 2: The Test Taker 33:09 Scenario 3: The Late Bloomer 38:03 Scenario 4: The Early Bird 42:21 Scenario 5: The Silent Achiever 45:52 Scenario 6: The Referee's Concern 48:42 Boost Your Job Chances with Weekday 49:38 Streamlining Job Applications 50:10 Vineet's Career Journey: From Sales to HR 50:58 The Importance of Risk and Trust in Career Transitions 55:20 Motivation Behind the Shift to HR 01:00:55 Evolving Talent Acquisition Strategies 01:08:55 Balancing In-House and Outsourced Hiring 01:17:15 Colt Technologies: An Overview 01:22:16 Tips for Job Seekers at Colt Technologies 01:34:10 Advice for Early Career Professionals and HR Enthusiasts 01:38:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1h 40m
  2. Attitude Over Aptitude Any Day Ft. CPO of RenewBuy Sulbha Rai | The Weekday Show

    08/07/2024

    Attitude Over Aptitude Any Day Ft. CPO of RenewBuy Sulbha Rai | The Weekday Show

    In this episode of The Weekday Show, host Raghav sits down with Sulbha, Chief People Officer at RenewBuy, who brings nearly two decades of HR experience to the table. They discuss the importance of hiring for attitude over aptitude, navigating red flags in interviews, and the nuances of managing the recruitment process. Sulbha also shares her personal journey from EY to entrepreneurship and back to a corporate role, providing valuable advice for both recruiters and candidates. Tune in to discover actionable insights, hiring FAQs, and real-life interview scenarios from an industry expert. 03:53 About Sulbha 05:10 Rapid Fire 05:16 The most creative way a candidate stood out 07:35 A hire that still stands out 09:07 Signs that indicate a good hire 10:20 Most useless skill listed on a resume 11:56 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 13:43 Ways to acknowledge your areas of improvement 14:54 Biggest interview red flag 17:25 The most overrated interview question 19:12 Hire or Pass 24:19 Defining the flexibility with skill gaps 32:12 Deep Dive 32:35 Pursuing HR in 2004 : Sulbha's Journey 35:06 Staying at a company for a long time 40:07 Experience as an entrepreneur after quitting a job 43:37 Creation of job openings at RenewBuy 47:52 Using LinkedIn, inbound and outbound hirings 49:02 Maximizing chances of being seen by a recruiter 53:46 Finding the right hire among all the applications 55:06 Recruitment funnel for a role in different corporations 58:23 Advice for young recruiters and for job applicants

    1h 2m
  3. Be Scared of One Thing In Interviews - Showing Fake Knowledge ft. Kulveer Singh I The Weekday Show

    07/31/2024

    Be Scared of One Thing In Interviews - Showing Fake Knowledge ft. Kulveer Singh I The Weekday Show

    Join host Raghav as he delves into the world of talent acquisition with special guest Kulveer Singh, the Group Head of Talent Development at Uno Minda. Throughout this episode, Kulveer shares invaluable insights on recruitment best practices, the importance of learning agility, and the impact of technology and demographics on the HR landscape. From discussing interview techniques to exploring the ever-evolving auto component manufacturing space, this episode offers actionable advice for both HR professionals and job seekers. Whether you're looking to master your next interview or refine your recruitment strategies, this episode has something for you. 03:32 About Kulveer 03:32 Rapid Fire 05:41 An unforgettable answer given by a candidate 06:59 Numbers vs Narratives 08:11 Should candidates ask about growth opportunities? 09:43 Common trait among exceptional learners 12:45 Tips on becoming a better learner 13:47 Biggest interview red flag 14:45 The most overrated interview question 15:36 A resume that stood out 18:10 A MBA Fresher vs an experienced MBA Executive 20:52 Hire or Pass 27:01 An advice with respect to negotiation 29:20 Deep Dive 29:49 Evolution of HR over the past three decades 32:03 Are the HR fundamentals still intact? 33:00 Kulveer's Journey 34:29 Aspects of HR Kulveer has worked with 35:14 Evolution of Talent Acquisition 37:35 Different approaches in Talent Acquisition 40:08 Talent Acquisition in auto manufacturing industry 43:21 Tips to perform better in interviews 45:30 Does the gender diversity ratio create a bias?47:26 Hiring scenario in a manufacturing company 52:07 External hiring scenario 52:45 Profiles considered to close one hire 54:18 Tips to ace the screening process 56:19 The first contact with the recruiter 01:01:09 Advice for young recruiters and for job applicants

    1h 6m
  4. He Takes It As a Challenge To Retain a Job Hopper ft. CHRO - Hemang Desai | The Weekday Show

    07/24/2024

    He Takes It As a Challenge To Retain a Job Hopper ft. CHRO - Hemang Desai | The Weekday Show

    Welcome to The Weekday Show with your host Amit Singh, founder and CEO of Weekday. In this episode, we are joined by Hemang Desai, the CHRO of Ishan Technologies, who shares his extensive HR experience spanning over two decades. The discussion covers essential aspects of recruitment, the evolving role of a CHRO, and practical advice for both recruiters and job seekers. With segments on rapid-fire interview questions, hypothetical scenarios, and Hemant's personal journey into HR, this episode is packed with actionable insights and wisdom for anyone involved in hiring or looking for a job. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that delves into the intricacies of HR and career growth strategies. Tune in to learn how to navigate the recruitment process, improve hiring practices, and understand the dynamic career of a CHRO. 02:36 Rapid Fire 02:41 An unforgettable answer given by a candidate 04:34 A hire that still stands out 05:49 Is it okay to be vulnerable in an interview? 06:35 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 08:29 Biggest interview red flag 09:46 The most overrated interview question 13:20 Hire or Pass 27:08 Deep Dive 27:15 Hemang’s journey 30:08 View on people with psychology backgrounds as HR 37:36 Role of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) 42:15 What goes behind a job application? 51:22 Advice for the younger recruiters and for the job applicants

    58 min

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The Weekday Show - where recruitment leaders share actionable insights and we answer the most common hiring FAQs, explore the hiring process from both sides, and dissect real interview scenarios.