Talent Prism - Volume 8 November 15th 2011
 
 
Editor's Pick
Why Coaching Works
“We live in an age of permanent, unrelenting change. To effectively navigate the complex change process, the need for top-class executive coaches has become greater than ever before.” Says Makarand Khatavkar, MD and HR Head, Deutsche Bank Group.

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Aspiring Minds Research Cell
Going Beyond Aptitude and Personality Tests for Hiring Decisions
It has been established beyond doubt that aptitude tests (cognitive ability tests) are good predictors of both academic performance and job success. In recent times, Situational Judgment Tests have emerged as a strong contender beyond aptitude, domain and personality tests for improving job performance prediction.

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Featured Profile
Biotechnologist- Fresher / Entry Level
Biotechnology involves the use of living organisms like bacteria, virus, etc to manufacture and develop new products. Biotechnologists are employed in sectors like pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, clinical research, food processing, animal production etc.

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Recent Updates from Aspiring Minds
Aspiring Minds Partners IGNOU University to Connect Students to Corporate
Aspiring Minds has entered into a partnership with IGNOU under which Aspiring Minds will be assessing IGNOU’s three million students on AMCAT for Graduates, the first employability test for Graduates in India.
Aspiring Minds Raises Series A Funding
Aspiring Minds announced it has raised series A funding from Omidyar Network. Jayant Sinha, Partner, Omidyar Network India, will join the Board of Directors.
Aspiring Minds in NEWS
Tech Companies See Value in Mentoring B-School Grads: Business Standard

Over 3000 Students at MLS University Take Employability Test - AMCAT

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Talent Prism Vol 8
Why Coaching Works
Going Beyond Aptitude and Personality Tests for Hiring Decisions
Featured Profile: Biotechnologist- Fresher / Entry Level
Aspiring Minds Partners IGNOU University to Connect Students to Corporate
AMCAT Database
Engineers
4,61,753
MBA's
58,890
AMCAT Employable Youth
IT Services 1,09,849
IT Products 25,728
Business Analytics 68,459
Sales & Marketing 13,784
Banking & Finance 11,954
Region Wise Spread
Talent Prism Polls
Do you find Situational Judgment Test (SJT) useful for mid / senior management hiring?
Have not used SJT before
Use SJT as a filtering criteria
Use SJT as an interview probe tool and not to filter candidates
Vote online
Last Poll Result
50% of HR Professionals voted that company Work-Culture is the most critical reason for attrition.
 
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