August 7, 2020

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No 10

In the previous newsletter I had said that I’ll share some career hacks. The first career hack is to discover if you have a sweet tooth and if you do, then discover if you like dark chocolate. Wait… I will tell you more. At the SHRM Edge Conference last month, I learnt about the latest #pay #trends.

July 22, 2020

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No 8

Do goldfish have greater memories and attention spans more than humans? Hint: Goldfish, human attention spans and Netflix are connected. I remembered a quote that a teacher of mine shared when I was entering college. I shared it on LinkedIn and it unleashed a fish market! This week you will learn about Zoom etiquette with me.

February 27, 2019

Hiring for Jobs That Do Not Exist Yet

In APAC, 59 percent of respondents said they have hired for a specific skill set even if there is not an existing role for the candidate. 78 percent said they’re hiring for roles today that didn’t even exist a year ago. Twelve months from now, there will be 3 million jobs in finance and business services. How do you hire for a job that does not exist yet.

January 22, 2019

Dalai Lama on Listening

We tend to view the ability to speak as a sign of leadership potential. What about the ability to listen? This quote by Dalai Lama puts it perfectly. If you want to learn something new, then here is the one thing you must start doing ...

January 18, 2019

How to Prepare for Your First Interview

The thought of going in for your first interview can be a daunting one. Nervousness is normal. But the key to a successful interview experience lies in the preparation you do for it ahead of time. Here are four things to remember and practice before your first interview.