Quick Takeaways The role has been open eight weeks The role has been open for eight weeks. Your agency has sent a handful of profiles, two reached the final round, neither converted. Someone in the meeting suggests bringing in two more agencies, because more agencies means more candidates. It is a reasonable instinct and it […]
Quick Takeaways The role has been open since January You approved the headcount in January. It is now April, the role is still open, and your recruitment partner keeps sending profiles. The obvious conclusion is that the market is tight and good people are hard to find. Sometimes that is true. In India right now, […]
Preparing for an interview can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time — especially when you’re unsure what the hiring manager interview questions might be or what you should ask them in return. Whether you’re a fresher stepping into your first interview or a professional applying for a managerial role, understanding the hiring process, […]
In today’s competitive talent marketplace, recruitment is far from simple. Organisations in India face a wide array of obstacles — from sourcing the right candidates to turning them into loyal, productive employees. In this article, we’ll explore major recruitment challenges, pinpoint the problems in the recruitment process, examine why the recruitment process are tedious and […]
Recruitment has become one of the most data-driven functions within HR. With competition for top talent at an all-time high, organisations can no longer rely on instinct or manual processes alone.That’s where recruitment metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) come in. They turn your hiring process into measurable, optimisable steps—helping you hire smarter, faster, and […]
After weeks of job hunting — resume polished, jobs shortlisted, interview answers practised — you’re almost ready to apply. Then you remember: you still need a cover letter. Blank page. Panic. Don’t worry — writing a cover letter is simpler than it seems. This guide teaches you how to write a cover letter that gets […]
Compensation models are evolving—moving beyond fixed salaries to systems where pay is linked to output, results and value. One of the most prominent of these is the pay for performance model. If you’re an employer, HR professional or business leader in India, understanding how performance-based pay works, what it means, and how to implement it […]
Whether you’re a fresh graduate or early-career professional, optimising your LinkedIn profile is essential. In India alone, over 148 million users are on LinkedIn. A well-optimised profile helps you get found by recruiters, demonstrate your personal brand, and open doors to roles via organisations such as The HireArc. LinkedIn Optimization Optimising your LinkedIn profile means […]
Recruitment doesn’t end with receiving applications — it begins there. In today’s competitive job market, shortlisting the right candidates quickly and efficiently determines whether you secure top talent or lose them to competitors. This guide explains the meaning of shortlisted candidates, how the shortlisting process works, and how HR managers can improve efficiency using data, […]
In today’s competitive job market, candidate engagement has become one of the most critical factors influencing recruitment success. Gone are the days when job seekers were simply waiting for a recruiter’s call. Now, candidates expect timely communication, transparency, and a personalised hiring experience. Whether you’re an HR manager, recruiter, or employer, mastering candidate engagement best […]
