Hiring Process and Skills Required Hiring Process
What do companies look for?
CV Shortlist
Soft Skills:
Case Interview: • Candidate will be given a case problem, guesstimates, etc. • It judges verbal, quant, business, communication skills of the candidate • Books and Mock Interviews are the way to prepare
• Good communication skills • Team work • Generally, in interviews asking right questions reflect these abilities • Participation in extra-curricular activities like sports, shows team work
Fit Interview: Practicality and effectiveness:
• Matching candidates personality, skills, with that of firm • Leadership and other soft skills are measured
Modularity: Can you break the problem into smaller modules which could be easily understood and helps in solving the problem
Hiring Decision
Feasibility: Are you making assumptions which are making sense? - like assuming there are 10 states in India, only 10 universities in the country, doesn’t bode well in front of interviewer
CV and Cover Letter tips: • Should show your leadership skills • Ability to work in diverse teams • Quick learning ability
ConQuest, IIM Shillong
2021-22
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