Join Amit Singh, host of the Weekday Show and CEO of Weekday, as he interviews Richa Chauhan, Director of Talent Acquisition at Shaadi.com. With over 15 years of experience in HR, Richa shares her insights on market research for job evaluation, strategic salary negotiations, and the importance of candidate enthusiasm in the hiring process. The episode covers effective interview strategies, the role of AI in recruitment, and tips for candidates to enhance their job-seeking journey. Tune in to learn from a seasoned HR professional and improve your chances of landing the perfect job. 00:00 Introduction and Market Study Anecdote 00:53 Welcome to the Weekday Show 01:47 Rapid Fire Questions with Richa Chauhan 02:55 Insights on Interview Questions 10:07 Salary Negotiation Tips 13:38 Expressing Enthusiasm in Job Applications 15:29 Richa Chauhan's HR Journey 18:46 Effective Job Application Strategies 31:07 AI Screening and Resume Tips 33:42 Final Advice for Job Seekers and Recruiters 36:42 Conclusion and Weekday Platform Benefits

Join Amit Singh, founder and CEO of Weekday, as he sits down with Sumit Premi, Director of Talent Acquisition at Flipkart, for an in-depth discussion on effective interviewing strategies, memorable candidate experiences, and actionable insights into the hiring process. Discover the importance of storytelling in interviews, best practices for salary negotiation, and the art of 'seeding' in your responses. Whether you're a job seeker or a recruiter, this episode of The Weekday Show is packed with valuable advice to supercharge your hiring game. 02:12 Hire or Pass 02:15 The best answer to "Do you have any questions for me?" 03:52 The worst answer to "Do you have any questions for me? 04:45 The best salary negotiation conversation 08:29 The best answer to “Tell me about yourself” 09:16 The line between overconfidence and confidence 09:56 The worst answer to “Tell me about yourself” 10:37 More on Seeding 12:04 Favorite interview question to ask 14:35 An unforgettable interview moment 16:50 The most inappropriate thing a candidate has ever said or done 18:03 Deep Dive 18:06 Sumit's journey 24:39 Advice for young recruiters 27:16 How exactly does talent acquisition work?33:59 How to increase your chances of getting noticed? 38:11 Advice for job applicants

In this episode of The Weekday Show, Amit Singh, Founder and CEO of Weekday, sits down with Sachi Krishana, CHRO of Vymo. Together, they explore effective hiring practices, the impact of organizational culture, and the nuances of leadership. Sachi shares her invaluable experiences from her extensive career at AWS and Wipro, discusses high-stakes hiring, the importance of candidate potential, and her strategic approach to recruitment. This insightful conversation is packed with actionable advice for both job seekers and HR professionals. 01:23 Meet Our Guest: Sachi Krishna 01:42 Episode Structure and Rapid Fire Round 02:20 Memorable Interview Moments 07:54 Hiring for Potential and Gut Instincts 11:16 Red Flags and Overrated Questions 16:59 Hire or Pass: Evaluating Candidates 21:38 Effective Salary Negotiation Strategies 26:11 Deep Dive: Sachi Krishna's Journey into HR 28:30 Choosing the Right Institution and Environment 28:46 Journey at Wipro: 14 Years of Growth and Learning 32:21 The Impact of Company Growth on Career Longevity 32:55 Transition to Amazon: Cultivating Culture at Scale 40:13 Joining Waymo: Startup Challenges and Learning 41:46 Hiring Process at Vymo: Behind the Scenes 49:53 Retention and Loyalty in the Tech Industry 52:26 Advice for Early Career HR Professionals 55:34 Final Thoughts and Job Application Tips

Join host Raghav on The Weekday Show as he explores talent acquisition and development with industry expert Vineet Aswani, head of learning at Colt Technology Services. Dive into the nuances of hiring practices, building a life mission statement, and harnessing curiosity for career growth. Vineeth shares key learnings from his 25-year career, emphasizing inclusivity, learnability, and performance. In this episode, you'll also gain tips from Vinit on crafting effective resumes, preparing for interviews, and navigating the evolving landscape of HR. Packed with actionable advice for job seekers and recruitment leaders, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to advance their career or excel in talent management. 00:00 Opener 01:47 Introduction of Today's Guest: Vineet 03:15 Rapid Fire Segment Begins 03:23 The Importance of Authenticity in Interviews 05:34 Curiosity and Learnability in Job Seekers 09:46 The Role of Purpose in Life and Career 12:35 Inclusion in Talent Acquisition and L&D 19:18 Coachability vs. Ability in Interviews 28:09 Hire or Pass Segment Begins 28:23 Scenario 1: The Scholar 30:22 Scenario 2: The Test Taker 33:09 Scenario 3: The Late Bloomer 38:03 Scenario 4: The Early Bird 42:21 Scenario 5: The Silent Achiever 45:52 Scenario 6: The Referee's Concern 48:42 Boost Your Job Chances with Weekday 49:38 Streamlining Job Applications 50:10 Vineet's Career Journey: From Sales to HR 50:58 The Importance of Risk and Trust in Career Transitions 55:20 Motivation Behind the Shift to HR 01:00:55 Evolving Talent Acquisition Strategies 01:08:55 Balancing In-House and Outsourced Hiring 01:17:15 Colt Technologies: An Overview 01:22:16 Tips for Job Seekers at Colt Technologies 01:34:10 Advice for Early Career Professionals and HR Enthusiasts 01:38:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join host Amit Singh, founder and CEO of Weekday, as he delves into the intricacies of recruitment with Pallav Bhattacharya, AVP of HR at HSBC, on the inaugural episode of The Weekday Show. Learn about effective resume writing, interview red flags, balancing humor in interviews, and the importance of diverse experiences in career development. Pallav shares real-life hiring scenarios and offers valuable advice for early career HR professionals and job seekers. Don't miss these actionable insights from a seasoned HR leader with over two decades of experience. 02:02 Rapid Fire 02:07 A hire that still stands out 07:37 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 09:34 Importance of resumes after screening 12:59 Biggest interview red flag 14:27 Favorite interview question 16:19 Hire or pass 28:24 Deep dive 28:32 Pallav’s journey 32:58 Pallav’s stance on job hopping 35:00 A generalist vs a specialist 37:31 Different areas within HR 44:24 Advice for the younger recruiters and for the job applicants

In this episode of the Weekday Show, host Amit Singh speaks with Debasmita Dey, Corporate Director of HR at Sayaji Hotels, about her decade-long experience in HR and talent management. They discuss interview processes, memorable recruitment stories, key hiring traits, and the importance of integrity, attitude, and general knowledge in candidates. The episode explores what makes a candidate stand out, the relevance of hobbies, and the evolution of hiring practices post-COVID. Debasmita also provides valuable advice for both early-stage recruiters and job seekers in the hospitality industry. Tune in for actionable insights and real-life interview scenarios from the world of hospitality recruitment. 02:24 Rapid Fire 02:28 The most creative way a candidate stood out 04:55 The most useless skill listed on a resume 06:23 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 08:38 Biggest interview red flag 12:05 The most overrated interview question 15:32 Hire or Pass 23:21 Deep Dive 23:26 Debasmita's journey 28:51 Hiring scenario in the Hospitality sector 33:34 Job application and recruitment in hospitality sector 37:07 What do you look for (in a resume) ? 38:44 Advice for the younger recruiters and for the job applicants

In this episode of The Weekday Show, host Raghav sits down with Sulbha, Chief People Officer at RenewBuy, who brings nearly two decades of HR experience to the table. They discuss the importance of hiring for attitude over aptitude, navigating red flags in interviews, and the nuances of managing the recruitment process. Sulbha also shares her personal journey from EY to entrepreneurship and back to a corporate role, providing valuable advice for both recruiters and candidates. Tune in to discover actionable insights, hiring FAQs, and real-life interview scenarios from an industry expert. 03:53 About Sulbha 05:10 Rapid Fire 05:16 The most creative way a candidate stood out 07:35 A hire that still stands out 09:07 Signs that indicate a good hire 10:20 Most useless skill listed on a resume 11:56 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 13:43 Ways to acknowledge your areas of improvement 14:54 Biggest interview red flag 17:25 The most overrated interview question 19:12 Hire or Pass 24:19 Defining the flexibility with skill gaps 32:12 Deep Dive 32:35 Pursuing HR in 2004 : Sulbha's Journey 35:06 Staying at a company for a long time 40:07 Experience as an entrepreneur after quitting a job 43:37 Creation of job openings at RenewBuy 47:52 Using LinkedIn, inbound and outbound hirings 49:02 Maximizing chances of being seen by a recruiter 53:46 Finding the right hire among all the applications 55:06 Recruitment funnel for a role in different corporations 58:23 Advice for young recruiters and for job applicants

Join host Raghav as he delves into the world of talent acquisition with special guest Kulveer Singh, the Group Head of Talent Development at Uno Minda. Throughout this episode, Kulveer shares invaluable insights on recruitment best practices, the importance of learning agility, and the impact of technology and demographics on the HR landscape. From discussing interview techniques to exploring the ever-evolving auto component manufacturing space, this episode offers actionable advice for both HR professionals and job seekers. Whether you're looking to master your next interview or refine your recruitment strategies, this episode has something for you. 03:32 About Kulveer 03:32 Rapid Fire 05:41 An unforgettable answer given by a candidate 06:59 Numbers vs Narratives 08:11 Should candidates ask about growth opportunities? 09:43 Common trait among exceptional learners 12:45 Tips on becoming a better learner 13:47 Biggest interview red flag 14:45 The most overrated interview question 15:36 A resume that stood out 18:10 A MBA Fresher vs an experienced MBA Executive 20:52 Hire or Pass 27:01 An advice with respect to negotiation 29:20 Deep Dive 29:49 Evolution of HR over the past three decades 32:03 Are the HR fundamentals still intact? 33:00 Kulveer's Journey 34:29 Aspects of HR Kulveer has worked with 35:14 Evolution of Talent Acquisition 37:35 Different approaches in Talent Acquisition 40:08 Talent Acquisition in auto manufacturing industry 43:21 Tips to perform better in interviews 45:30 Does the gender diversity ratio create a bias?47:26 Hiring scenario in a manufacturing company 52:07 External hiring scenario 52:45 Profiles considered to close one hire 54:18 Tips to ace the screening process 56:19 The first contact with the recruiter 01:01:09 Advice for young recruiters and for job applicants

Welcome to The Weekday Show with your host Amit Singh, founder and CEO of Weekday. In this episode, we are joined by Hemang Desai, the CHRO of Ishan Technologies, who shares his extensive HR experience spanning over two decades. The discussion covers essential aspects of recruitment, the evolving role of a CHRO, and practical advice for both recruiters and job seekers. With segments on rapid-fire interview questions, hypothetical scenarios, and Hemant's personal journey into HR, this episode is packed with actionable insights and wisdom for anyone involved in hiring or looking for a job. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that delves into the intricacies of HR and career growth strategies. Tune in to learn how to navigate the recruitment process, improve hiring practices, and understand the dynamic career of a CHRO. 02:36 Rapid Fire 02:41 An unforgettable answer given by a candidate 04:34 A hire that still stands out 05:49 Is it okay to be vulnerable in an interview? 06:35 A strong candidate bombing on a simple question 08:29 Biggest interview red flag 09:46 The most overrated interview question 13:20 Hire or Pass 27:08 Deep Dive 27:15 Hemang’s journey 30:08 View on people with psychology backgrounds as HR 37:36 Role of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) 42:15 What goes behind a job application? 51:22 Advice for the younger recruiters and for the job applicants

In this episode of The Weekday Show, Amit Singh, founder and CEO of Weekday, hosts Kaushiki Srivastava, HR Director at Ubisoft. The discussion revolves around essential hiring insights, common misconceptions about great communication skills, and the importance of authenticity in job interviews. Kaushiki shares her journey across varied domains, including liquor and gaming industries, and offers valuable advice for both job applicants and recruiters. The episode also features rapid-fire questions about creative candidate approaches, overrated interview questions, and key red flags in interviews, providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the hiring process. 02:48 Rapid fire 02:52 The most creative way a candidate stood out 05:38 The most useless skill people list on a resume 07:18 Should one list the extra skills they have, on a resume? 08:40 The most overrated interview question 08:56 Biggest red flag in an interview 10:25 Is confidence in an interview overrated? 12:41 Have you ever seen a strong candidate bombing on simple questions? 15:02 The most surprising source of employee motivation 16:28 Relations with the manager v/s the relations with the team 17:51 Hire or Pass 31:30 Deep Dive 31:38 Kaushiki’s journey 33:41 Experience with different people in different companies 35:41 What goes behind a person’s job application? 39:12 Importance of a resume in different stages of hiring 42:06 What exactly are the evaluators looking for in a resume? 45:19 How is the decision making divided between the HR and the Line manager? 47:22 An advice for young recruiters 50:52 Demographics where diversity needs to be explored 54:31 One advice for job applicants