Archive | May, 2011
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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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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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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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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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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