➤Preparing for MNC interview ? Check it...

Be ready for out of the box questions, if planning for a Career not for a Job

In an ever changing scenario not only the job and organisational culture have changed but also the hiring process. Traditional hiring is no more in trend. Straight questions followed by simple answers may may get you a job but not a promising career anymore.

Traditional Questions:

Why did you choose MBA?

Where do you see yourself in 5 yrs?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Why should we hire you?

What are your hobbies?

I strongly believe that most of us must have faced 3 of the above 5 questions during our very first interview.

Why modern companies are using the new approach?

Today companies are looking for long term players who can serve the company well as well as justify their roles on each bumps. For acquiring such talent, we cannot fallow the traditional way of hiring.

Also, recruiters needs to create a pool through every possible way along with the right way of evaluation as a high priority.

New Pattern of hiring:

New approach compels the candidates to think outside the box as well as proves the capability of the candidates.

Asking random not familiar questions  increases  the stress level  and checks a candidate's proactive response in a perceived situation.

Companies like Google and Facebook not only create a healthy work environment for their chosen talent but also they pick their resources very carefully. As per one survey Google receives one million resumes in a year but only less than 0.5% are considered for hiring.

Set of questions:

Here is a new set of questions if you are planning to approach such companies -

·   If you were an animal; what would you be and why?

·   What is the least proud point in your resume?

·   What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?

·   One word which describes your personality?

·   How would you handle correcting a mistake that your manager made?

·   How would you distribute 1000 potatoes in 10 baskets?

These are the examples only.  You are planning to approach a company like Google, Facebook, MNCs, be ready to think beyond the boundary.

Ananya Srivastava

➤Need Competitive Advantage? Ask your HR !

Creating Need is “ Competitive Advantage”:

In few years, market has changed drastically. People used to buy what they need, now a day’s market use to create the need & people buy created need.
Every established brand is known for its products & services & both are highly interrelated to human resources of that company which creates the competitive advantage for them.
Once the founder of IBM Thomson J.Watson commented "you get capital & erect building but it takes people to build business".

Customer Next Who is First then:

The best example is South West airlines made its first flight in 1971 & crossed the billion dollar revenue. It has gained profit 36 consecutive year including 2001 when terrorist attacked to U.S. So there is a catch that what is the reason behind the success of south west airline- at South West employees come first not the customer.

According to the Vice President Ann Rhoades " we try to hire people who are fun, we want to be sure that they are going to be comfortable and our customers too with them".

Does Boundary still exist:

Now a days HR plays its role out of the boundaries as it has become a source of strength.
HR created that "plus value" to the organization by hiring the best talent that actually fullfills the gap between reality and expectations.

Cadbury India_ Well known organization the HR Manager statement some up the company's philosophy "we believe that the day you stop enjoying work is the day  you stop contributing. We make people stretch with a smile the company believe that a smile a day keeps the market blues away".

"HR Strategy+ Human Capital"

In any organization, the most important aspect is HR strategy  & human capital of that organization because only it can convert "capital+building+idea+resources+strategy" into a process as a competitive organization.

competitive advantage is all about contributing towards service & adding value with zeal of becoming long run player 
"if you are not thinking all the time making every person valuable you don't have a chance " said by General Electric's head Jack Welch

“Competitive advantage demands a low possibility of substitution”

Dell has a competitive edge over its rivals arising out of its exceptional ability to create a direct selling E-commerce channel that is highly responsive to customer.

So far any organization, whether is its big or small using almost similar technologies in these days the only thing which can differentiate them from each other their most valued resource "human" which is become an asset in today's scenario.

Assets +Investment=CA

So its not a big deal to achieve competitive advantage , if human capital is used as asset not as an liability & invest on them for getting high quality output by hiring right resource & providing them proper training. 

As Disney theme park still cherish their craze & often questioned as having a competitive advantage in friendly smiling employees.

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Ananya Srivasatav

Also Read this

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/03/need-competitive-advantage-ask-your-hr.html

➤Small organizations - Boon for freshers

Big Name / Big platform- Not true anymore!!!

An old saying “A known devil is better than an unknown angel”.

Even in 21^st century we are following the same pattern while choosing the company in our initial stages, “Big organization, big exposure”. However, it is not true anymore !!!

It is better to pick a “startup” in the early days of your career where you will get a better learning platform, a versatile role and chances to involve in multitasking.

 

Larger the tree, narrower the leave!!! Tropical trees are larger in size but have narrow sleek leaf.

Bigger  the company, narrower your role would be. Key Results Areas would be highly focused and specifically defined. More likely, it would be narrow in nature.

Working as an entry-level employee one does  not get enough space to think the beyond  work. You may not get frequent opportunities to show your creativity. In a small company, you may be a game changer.

Early recognition give you a positive energy:

At the early stages of career, money provides the primary satisfaction. However, the biggest motivational factor is to get recognized through your work. This gives you a kick to be more productive. On the other hand, in giant industry, its happens rarely and far between.

So, rather play smart.

Group to individual:

Even after working hard, it is difficult to get recognized as an individual for your Work. So even working in a team does not get rewarded. The need to get recognized gets fulfilled in startup company because of limited manpower. In an MNC, there would be number of employee serving with same skill.

Getting recognition for your work as an individual not only increases confidence but also reduces the anxiety level.

Also Read :

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https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/mba-or-pgdm-which-one-to-choose.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/i-am-sure-these-5-movies-will-change.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/even-if-you-hate-readingyou-must-read.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/if-you-love-and-enjoy-your-jobyou-do.html

➤If you love your job, you need not work at all

Just listen to your heart when choosing a job. It cannot be wrong. There is a difference in Spending your life and Living your life. Likewise, Doing a job and Enjoying your work, are two different states.

Have a look at these people. They are simply ecstatic about whatever they are doing. Are you ??

5 mistakes people make while choosing a job –

1)  All friends are opting for this

It is an easy trap for you when you do not get the right guidance. People of your age have the similar level of intelligence, give and take a few degrees. You can have their opinion but must not blindly follow them.

You tend to ignore your skills and competencies and dissatisfaction creeps in as you go along. Do not buy others’ mistakes. God does not make crap…you are different and unique.

2)  This has more opportunities in market

There are job CRAZES in the market and a specific profession may be more in demand at a point of time. Listen, there may be less jobs in the job of your passion but how many jobs do you need, after-all? Just – ONE. 

If you market yourself properly, a progressive employer will even CREATE a position for you, even if there is no vacancy.

3)  Must get this minimum salary in any job

Businesses run on commercial principles. You may not decide your first salary but next paycheck is in your hands. Employer will always PAY you less than what you GIVE him in worth. 

So, you give worth 80000/- and he will compensate you 50000/-. And if you work for 4000/- he will not pay you even 4001/-. Simple mathematics. Your call !!!

4)  Company has big name

Big name does not mean big money. You ideas will have more value in a small enterprise or a start-up. Grow and rise with them. The chances of you, getting lost in the crowd, is more in a giant organization. 

Moreover, in a small company, you will get a chance to do multi-tasking which will you votary of skills for future jobs.

5)   I do not like this city

In the initial years of your career, go to any and every city. A ship is safest in the harbour but that was not the reason, ship was made. Get out of your comfort zone. Meet interesting people and see novel places. 

As you grow, you will have more stories to tell. Stories attract people and people make you successful.

So, what story are you going to tell your children and grand-children ???

My dear friend Jugal extended to add the following points-

1. Select a job which provides you more happiness, not more money.
2. As an economist rightly said, we are happy when we spwnd money. So, please review if the job will give you enough time to spend this money at right place with right people.
3. There should be Pride in what you do, irrespective of where you do. Identify if you will have this P in your job. 

Feel free to comment or share. I shall be delighted to provide more information. Looking forward.....

➤Dream you must but do not keep sleeping !!!

Rahul looked at his wife as soon as they landed at Switzerland Airport and said " Remember dear ! I always used to dream of this place but was never sure. And see, we are here today". His dreams became reality and he had to pinch his wrist to check the status. Was it a coincidence or  do dreams have the innate POWER to be realized ???

1. Dreaming is a natural phenomenon

You must have heard people saying...Dream Big. And you always wonder....How? We wish it is as simple as saying it.

As kids we always think dreaming as an activity associated with sleeping. We tell fascinating descriptions of our previous night dreams to our parents. Yes...the nightmares also share our beds. When we get up scared, mothers are more frightened than us. Hugs and pecks follow to reinforce that everything is fine.

Of course different cultures view the occurrences of dreams in diverse meanings.

2. It is difficult to understand mind

Brain is being studied by scientists and philosophers alike for more than 2500 years. While medical science is starting to getting the brain anatomy and functions in a bit more clearer sense, the mind is still a mystery to both. People are always curious to know the interpretations of their dreams but there is no science which can help you out. Dreaming and their linkages to ambitions is still an uncharted territory to most.

Primarily, there are two usages of Dream. One is "a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep". This is something you do not have control over. When it comes to life and success, we are talkng about the second meaning , which is "a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal."

3. You find opportunities to realise your dreams

"I just began to crave for something different" says Jennifer Smith who turned her dream into reality. She always wanted to be a horse coach. When she got a 9 to 5 job in book publishing she felt uncomfortable. Not to be daunted, she volunteered to be an assistant where horses help people with disabilities. "I felt like I was speaking directly to me" says Jennifer. When the girl smiled at her minor victories, other children in the wheelchair cheered her. And that was the turning point. She decided to spend her saturdays there onwards. You make time for things that matter, she announces proudly.

                                           

I often hear people say that I have a dream to do this or do that. But I do not know how to start. Yes, the key is "to start". Once you start things start falling in its place.

4. Dreams take you towards your destination

I am reminded of three friends who used to discuss their dreams at the age of 18. One wanted to settle in a foreign country. He always had a rosy picture of western lifestyle. Second had a great passion for his own country, family roots and rich culture. Third intended to enjoy foreign country for some time, return and the settle down in his own native place. All THREE had same qualifications, similar family backgrounds and identical opportunities. 35 years fast forward, I need not tell you, where they are now. Exactly, where they WANTED despite obstacles and/or environment.

5. So, how do we get what we want...

Look at this girl. 

Do you have the same perseverance ???

My stake is....just remember your dream, pursue it relentlessly and keep hope. It is sure to happen.