In this episode, Amit hosts Lavanya Nandkumar, the VP and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Prodapt. Lavanya shares her extensive experience in HR, from her early days at Cognizant, where she grew from Assistant Manager to Director over 16 years, to her current role at Prodapt. The conversation is divided into three segments: a rapid-fire round on creative and useless resume entries, a deep dive into her career and recruitment philosophies, and an analysis of real-life interview scenarios. Lavanya provides valuable advice for both recruiters and job applicants, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and being candid in interviews. Don't miss this insightful discussion packed with practical tips and industry knowledge.

02:47 Rapid Fire
02:52 The most creative way a candidate stood out
03:55 The most useless skill people list on a resume
05:02 The most overrated interview question
06:19 Biggest interview red flag
08:33 A strong candidate bombing on simple questions
12:32 Hire or Pass
20:21 Deep Dive
20:30 Lavanya’s Story
24:09 Early career
33:30 Experience at Cognizant
37:19 Discussion on Career Stagnation
38:41 What exactly goes behind Talent Acquisition?
45:07 The source mix composition for a job role
49:54 Where should a candidate apply for a job?
51:42 What exactly are the recruiters looking for in a resume?
54:59 An advice for young recruiters
59:40 An advice for job applicants

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