TALENT RUSH

Having a degree isn’t enough these days, recruiters are looking for soft skills, an analytical mind and a willingness to unlearn

- SHELLY ANAND

Hiring in haste just leads to chaos and disorganisation, says Canadian businessman and Flickr co-founder Daniel Butterfield. Headhunters will agree— one wrong decision and an organisation might find itself being stuck with someone who is not the correct fit.

So, what do human resource (HR) professionals look for in freshers while hiring, and what are the new fields where job prospects are the brightest? Two experts weigh in on the subject.

RAJ NARAYAN, CHIEF HUMAN

RESOURCES OFFICER, TITAN GROUP

People should be themselves. If they put on an act, they will be found out. They must know their areas of expertise and think through how they will apply their knowledge in different situations.

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