Interview Tales & Lessons Ft. Asha Subramanian & Niveditha Lalge R | The Weekday Show

10/07/2024 1h 12min

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Episode Synopsis

Join Amit Singh, host of the Weekday Show and founder/CEO of Weekday, as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Asha Subramanian, CHRO, and Niveditha Lalge, Director of HR and DEI at Subex. In this episode, they share actionable insights into the hiring process, including what happens after you hit 'apply,' the importance of networking and technological updates for recruiters, and the essence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They also delve into the personal journeys that brought them to HR and offer valuable advice for job seekers and early-career HR professionals. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of recruitment and the strategies behind building successful teams.

03:18 Rapid Fire
03:20 An unforgettable answer given by a candidate
07:18 Have you hired someone based on your instinct?
10:25 Have you ever seen a strong candidate bomb even in simple questions?
18:44 The most useless skill people list on a resume
22:07 The most overrated interview question
24:27 Are current diversity practices overly indexed on gender demographics?
28:26 Hire or Pass
37:35 Deep Dive
37:56 Niveditha’s journey
40:02 Asha’s journey
44:38 Switching from Sales to HR
47:32 What goes behind a job application?
52:01 Is every resume at least viewed by a recruiter?
56:22 What is DEI? What is its significance?
59:06 How can one make the work place more equitable?
01:00:27 An advice for the younger recruiters
01:08:50 An advice for the job applicants

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