03 July, 2024

Unlocking Fresh Talents – Dive into Technical Assessments.

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Charmi Toraskar (Sr. Manager – HR, Consultant – NBFC’s with 7 years in BFSI industry)

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Companies need freshers for various reasons. Understanding why companies should hire freshers involves discussing what freshers bring to the table and how they add value to an organization. Hiring freshers with little to no work experience can add value as they come into the corporate world with big dreams, hopes, and a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow. They are easier to train and mold, unlike experienced candidates who may struggle with adapting to changes. Freshers can be easily molded according to the company’s requirements and, if motivated in the right direction, can become crucial assets to the company. Additionally, they are usually willing to accept lower salary packages, making them cost-effective for companies.

Two types of interview assessments are commonly used – traditional face-to-face interviews and technical assessment tools. The latter is preferred for hiring freshers, as it provides insights into efficiency, stability, data-driven decision-making, and adaptability during the candidate selection process. Online assessment tools allow companies to efficiently evaluate numerous candidates simultaneously, saving both time and money, especially when dealing with a large pool of applicants.

Various technical tests, such as cognitive ability tests, behavioral tests, automated tech/coding tests, and personality tests, are used in the hiring process. These tests assess logical, verbal, and numeric reasoning skills; evaluate workplace behavior and attitude; assess beliefs, communication style, and work ethic; and help organizations ensure they hire individuals with the cognitive abilities and personal attributes necessary to succeed in demanding roles. Hiring managers who utilize tech assessments to screen candidates report a 36% increase in satisfaction with their hiring decisions.

In conclusion, effective technical assessments should include job-relevant questions that allow candidates to demonstrate applicable skills. Testing conditions should reflect real-world scenarios, and anti-cheating measures should be implemented to maintain integrity. Combining assessments with video interviews can provide a comprehensive view of both technical and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be well-informed about test formats and expectations to reduce anxiety and improve preparation. Providing timely, constructive feedback enhances candidate experience, and scheduling assessments strategically within the hiring process improves efficiency. Integrated recruitment solutions can streamline the evaluation and hiring process, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

Why Campus hiring ??

We will dive in understanding importance of Campus hiring and how can campus hiring can impact hiring process. As we discussed above Campus recruitment majorly following 3 advantages:

  1. Fresh Talent - When I say fresh it means undiscovered talents, market is increasingly dependent on freshers and young talent as they bring new knowledge, skills and perspective towards completing a task. It is invaluable to company to get this fresh out of college students as they are well versed with latest talents and technologies, which can eventually lead to big ideas.
  2. Entry Level graduates are quick-learners - Recent research have found this Gen – Z are quick learners, quick graspers and tech savvy. They can multi task, analyze, perform and follow through instructions compare to experience candidates. Hiring Fresh business graduates are sound business choice.
  3. Cost effective recruitment - Typicallyorganizations opt for Campus hiring for large number of recruitments. By establishing relationships with Colleges and Universities, this effects in cost and time saving hirings. Campus recruitments offers recruiters for diverse pool of candidates. 
  4. Employer Branding - Campus hiring is consider to be essential part of attracting top talent and building employer brand. 

How to build an effective Campus Recruitment Strategy:

First part of planning a college campus recruitment strategy is understanding the needs of your organization.

  • Your recruitment budget
  • What and how many roles need to be filled
  • Your future growth as on organization
  • Type of candidates 
  • Qualifications and skills required

Successful onboarding for New Hires through Campus:

Effective onboarding starts by engaging new hires from day zero, whether with a thoughtful email or a handwritten note to foster a sense of welcome. Narrating the brand’s story and purpose through a tailored video helps align them with company values and structure. Assigning a mentor facilitates integration into team dynamics, crucial for successful onboarding. A comprehensive knowledge base and clear checklists streamline the process, ensuring clarity on procedures and expectations. Gathering insights throughout onboarding enhances understanding of the new hire’s capabilities and challenges, driving improved performance. Remote onboarding for tech employees follows a similar framework, emphasizing adaptability and digital collaboration.
 

 

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