The Hindu Business Line : Mantra of corporates: ‘Hire for attitude, train for skills’

Mr Raghavendra Prasad G, General Manager of Team Lease Services Pvt Ltd, addressing the students of National Institute of Management Studies on ‘Initiation into Career Life’ at New Yelahanka Town in Bangalore. The event was organised by Business Line Club. Ms Sukanya Hegde, Principal of NIMS, is also seen. —

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Bangalore, Dec. 21 For a fresh MBA graduate, a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience if he or she is not aware of the nuances of handling an interview.

With the hiring process evolving over the years, it is pertinent for a fresher to know what the expectations of present day corporates are, and what they look for in a candidate.

A guest lecture organised by The Hindu Business Club for the MBA students of National Institute of Management Studies (NIMS) provided tips on how to hone their interview skills.

Mr Raghavendra Prasad G, General Manager (Sourcing), TeamLease Services Pvt Ltd, who spoke on handling interviews successfully said: “Personality is a collection of emotion, thought and behavioural pattern unique to a person that is consistent over time. To know thyself is important. You need to introspect to understand your personality. For that you need to know your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. If you have done it… great, if not… do it today.”

What they want

Mr Prasad said corporates intend to hire a candidate who is flexible, is a team player with good communication skills, well versed with basics of management and also is techno-savvy. “The mantra of present day corporates is ‘hire for attitude and train for skills’ and it is not vice-versa,” Mr Prasad said.

Besides appearance, personality, originality, ambition, organisation fitment, and suitability for the position, employers also look for basic skill sets and learning capabilities, long-term commitment, enthusiasm and leadership qualities in a candidate, he said.

Student vs. Professional

The differences between a professional and a student are many, Mr Prasad said. “A professional has better communication skills. He has a thorough knowledge of the job and above all he scores over a student in self-confidence and attitude,” he remarked.

Mr Prasad provided tips to the students on how to achieve success in corporate life. “Associate with winners, not whiners. Develop a reputation for being dependable and resourceful. Lead a disciplined life, and last but not the least, set high but attainable goals,” he told the students.

Ms Sukanya Hegde, principal of NIMS, welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests. The assistant regional manager for The Hindu, Mr Ponappa, proposed a vote of thanks.

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