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7 Tricks to Crack the Virtual Interviews

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The tectonic shift brought by Covid-19 has disrupted the business as usual for organizations- big and small. Highly impacted is the recruitment process as recruiters predominantly took multiple face-to-face interviews for shortlisting to selection to onboarding new employees.  A recent survey data from Korn Ferry revealed that almost 50 percent of recruiters use online meetings to shortlist qualifying candidates. In comparison, 75 percent of them use real-time video for conducting  virtual interviews  for finalizing candidates.  But virtual interviews can be intimidating as there is a chance of tech glitches and connection failures, poor interviewing experience due to surrounding ambient noises at either end, difficulty to read the interviewer online, and more. Taking a virtual interview for the first time? Use these 7 tricks to easily crack the upcoming virtual interview and get your dream job!  Preparation is the Key to Crack Virtual Interview With virtual interviews, just getting re
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How to Run an Online Meeting Without any External Disturbances?

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With remote and hybrid working becoming a daily part of the new normal, virtual meetings are at the epicenter of this new work order. Attending or hosting a disturbance-free online meeting is the need of the hour. Without the chaos, you need to build a brand for yourself and the organization you represent.  Wondering how to create a work environment that feels professional even during an online meeting? Testing the technology, using a neutral background, removing all external disturbances, and dressing the part are becoming quintessential etiquettes of an organized and professional online meeting. Here are some quick tips for running an  online meeting  without any external disturbances: Create the Ambiance First and foremost, the setting of the room is of utmost priority. Select a well-lit, neutral background, and preferably, a carpeted room. Hollow, non-carpet rooms create an environment of echoed audio that might cause disturbances to others. Too many colours or objects around you c
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Here’s How to Navigate Through the Perils of Joining Work Remotely (Part-2)

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Navigating through work from home was hard enough during the pandemic. The daunting process of joining a new workplace is another stepping stone to the virtual working environment.  Joining a new organization  remotely will mean double the effort to communicate and navigate through the initial jitters of settling in a new office with new colleagues and superiors. Creating that first impression through video conferences and connecting virtually will be a maze to tread carefully.  However, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help you build that first impression and communicate effortlessly for your first ever remotely joining!   Journaling  Being the new person on a team is not easy, even in normal times. Being a fresher and working remotely for the organization can certainly make you feel “Alice in Wonderland!” Yes, it’s tough to work virtually as you are not exposed to the novel ways of doing work — which is one of the most critical aspects a new joiner gets to experience when working in
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Joining a New Organization Remotely? Here are the top 5 Tips to Succeed

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  If you read this blog, you deserve our heartfelt congratulations for being among the lucky bunch of professionals who could prove their talent during the  virtual recruitment  process! While you successfully cracked the code of taking online interviews, the journey ahead may be difficult in the current times. That’s because no one has prepared you to commence your new role in the new organization from home!  So, whether it’s your first job or another career move, you may face hurdles right from getting across your employer’s onboarding process to knowing your manager and team, even the work assigned. It's not easy to prove yourself to be a valuable resource and a team player while working in a remote setup. Getting to know the organization, your colleagues, and even understanding office politics is more difficult without the experience of being able to connect with others in person. But, no need to get nervous.  We come bearing good news. This blog brings you all the tried and te
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6 Pro Tips for Hiring Teams & New Recruits with Remote Interviews

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  Whether we like it or not, there is a huge disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the world of human resources. For the hiring managers, the pandemic opened a pandora box.  A series of lockdowns followed by a work from home (#WFH) mandate made it impossible to meet the candidates face-to-face and gather detailed information about their attitudes and behavior.  While remote interviewing became possible using technology, bigger problems emerged. Hiring teams today face the challenge of the changing expectations from the candidates who demand a raise on existing compensation & ask questions on the company’s Work from Home policies, flexible working hours, healthcare benefits. They seek a workplace culture that affiliates with their values and convenience.  Yes, these are the realities of the modern-day workplace! How to manage the whole new world of hiring remotely, from attracting top talent, managing mass applications to finding candidates worth interviewing, and aligning t
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