Unusual Interview Questions for Startup Jobs

Unusual Interview Questions for Startup Jobs

Anything related to a startup is generally unusual.  I mean, if you’re in a big company, with a routine job, and have a “salary” that helps you run the rat race – you’re usual. But the fact that you’re associated with a startup, either as an entrepreneur or an employee, [...]

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College Grads Starting-up!

College Grads Starting-up!

In April 2011, as part of a special series on the rise of student start-ups, Mint published a two-page report highlighting some amazing facts: 45% of start-ups in India came from non-metropolitan cities More than 54% of the co-founders were first-generation entrepreneurs Only 4% belong to families with annual incomes of [...]

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When A Client Doesn’t Pay Lacs For Over 1 Year

When A Client Doesn’t Pay Lacs For Over 1 Year

As a recruitment company, we often face difficulties in payment collection. Though it’s not a new issue in our industry, sometimes it turns very ugly and painful when the client doesn’t pay up – at all! We’ve been facing this issue with a particular client who’s not paid us a [...]

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SutraHR on ETNow: “Acquiring the Right Talent for a Rural Startup”

SutraHR on ETNow: “Acquiring the Right Talent for a Rural Startup”

Waqar, Founder and CEO, Sutra Services Private Limited, was recently interviewed by ETNow on their “Starting Up” program. They especially featured SutraHR to seek our expert advice on hiring for a fairly established and fast growing rural startup called, Shramik Sanitation Systems. Waqar has given an in-depth answer to the [...]

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Women and the Glass Ceiling

Women and the Glass Ceiling

March 8 –International Women’s Day, celebrated across nations to cherish and acknowledge women who have been a part of our lives. Corporate India is more so celebrating it to reward its women employees and appear all women friendly. November 19 – International Men’s Day – I don’t even remember celebrating [...]

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Pressure v/s Pleasure in a Sales Job

Pressure v/s Pleasure in a Sales Job

There is an old adage in psychology: “It’s okay to have butterflies. Just make sure you get them to fly in formation”. photo © 2010 insideview | more info (via: Wylio) This good old saying is pretty apt when it comes to sales jobs which are often very pressurizing. But [...]

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Turning Social Media into a Business Card for Startups

Turning Social Media into a Business Card for Startups

The world around us is shrinking. Each one of us is more connected, well informed, and increasingly aware about the world at large. The internet is the primary reason for this extreme connectivity, and the number of people joining various networking websites on the internet is increasing by millions every [...]

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You know you are at Sutra if..(Part 2)

You know you are at Sutra if..(Part 2)

Our team has gown from the last time we wrote about “You know you are at Sutra if…”. Today we are strong team of 30 who make it a unique place to work at. Here are 15 points which make Sutra a fun place: 1. The average number of candles [...]

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Don’t Look for Marks. Look for Sharks!

Don’t Look for Marks. Look for Sharks!

Children in India are expected to earn top ranks, score extraordinary percentages, and eventually secure a gold medal at the university perhaps. There’s often lack of attention to their overall personality development, their knowledge beyond books, and their ability to judge situations and react appropriately. What’s worse, a lot of [...]

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Hiring the Best Can be a Mistake!

Hiring the Best Can be a Mistake!

Did we confuse you with the title? Of course we did. When everyone around the world is trying hard to find and hire the best talent, we have been preparing a theory on why one should NOT hire the best. When you come across the “best” candidate, in your excitement [...]

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7 Qualities Of Best Startup Teammates

7 Qualities Of Best Startup Teammates

One of the first qualities that come to my mind when I think about startup people is – ATTITUDE! If you’ve got the “right” attitude, you’ll have ample access to a nitro boost whenever you’re in a difficult situation. Of course, attitude is not the only quality to look for [...]

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Client Sends Gift Vouchers For A Job Well Done

Client Sends Gift Vouchers For A Job Well Done

General Education, a happy client of our recruitment service, SutraLite, was so pleased with our service that they’ve actually send a personal “gift voucher” for one of our Recruitment Team members. Puja Thaker, a Sr. Recruitment Campaign Specialist at SutraLite, impressed our client with her excellent work and dedication towards [...]

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Funny Webspots: TheOnion and FakingNews

Funny Webspots: TheOnion and FakingNews

We’ve always had a keen eye to spot humorous sites on the internet.  If you remember, we previously mentioned Oatmeal and College Humor. As a result of our recent research, we’ve found yet another couple of “cheek-bone” hurting websites for you. So, here’s another opportunity for you to laugh and [...]

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3 College Startup Ideas For The Summer

3 College Startup Ideas For The Summer

The hot and dreary summers of Mumbai especially if you have to bear the local train travel seems to be nothing but a dark cloud. For entrepreneurs though it could be a great time to experiment with Summer Startups – learn some new stuff, experiments and maybe even make some [...]

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