Two aspects I learned about interviews

Two aspects I learned about interviews

Hiring, People
2 aspects of interviews. Conducting interviews is an integral part of any executive's life. Interviews are oftentimes the deciding step in the hiring process. This post highlights two aspects I learned about interviews. "In the broad sense, interviewing is the process whereby individuals (usually two) exchange information. The individuals may be concerned with a job opening, a promotion, a special assignment, a product sale, information for intelligence purposes, a proposed merger, or other questions. The information exchanged need not be limited to facts. In business, particularly, such products of an interview as meaning and understanding are oftentimes more significant than objective factual statements." Strategies of Effective Interviewing by Samuel G. Trull (HBR January-February 1964) 1. Frame of mind of the interviewer. A good interviewer must have two key skills. The…
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Claps for all selfless people fighting COVID-19.

Claps for all selfless people fighting COVID-19.

culture, Current Affairs, People
Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited all Indians to clap for all working round the clock to fight COVID-19. PM Modi has chosen the time to be 5 PM IST, today (22nd March 2020). Thus, in this blog, I convey claps for all selfless people fighting COVID-19, digitally. Claps for all selfless people fighting COVID-19, relentlessly. Today is also the Janata Curfew, a self-imposed curfew by Indian citizens day in India. Therefore, the PM has urged Indians to express gratitude by coming out of their windows, balconies, terraces, courtyards, etc. and clap/play music/shout at 5 PM IST. So, I decided to write this blog conveying my claps for all fighting COVID-19. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all selfless people of India, the United Arab…
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Memories of 2019

Memories of 2019

education, Memories, People, Svadhit
With 2019, a new chapter began for me. 2018 was a milestone year. Equally, an important event occurred in 2019. Suseela and I completed 25 years in our marriage. Thus, this one event is the most cherished amongst all the memories of 2019. This post reflects upon two other memories of 2019. Leaders of Learning To satisfy my curiosity, I yearn to gain knowledge from different sources. In 2019, I formally enrolled in three courses. I successfully completed two courses of study offered by HarvardX.CS50B: CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals, andGSE2x: Leaders of Learning.I successfully qualified Masterclass for Directors conducted by the Institute of Directors. Therefore, I am a Certified Corporate Director. My beliefs about learning are rooted in access, exposure, and initiative. My leadership style religiously pursued the same path…
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