Mentorship with Corporate Groups

D ear Students,
Mahatma Gandhi once said, "True education must correspond to the surrounding circumstances or it is not a healthy growth." With these wise words in today’s contemporary education and modern teaching, I welcome all young minds to the GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GNIOT). GNIOT’s vibrant and dynamic culture resonates with my opening quote as this institution transforms education and how!

Now, to introduce myself formally, I am Deepak Bansal, Global Talent Acquisition Head at Royal Cyber. With over 18 years of experience as a Developer, Entrepreneur, and HR professional, I have founded and led both an HR and Fintech company. With a rich exposure of working across more than 60 countries, I have had multiple other designations like future leader, innovator, and change-maker within several industries.

To join GNIOT as a mentor for interview training is an honour and a privilege. I will strive my best to mould young talents into future-ready professionals not with just a degree but well-rounded experts capable of handling the modern competitive business environment. My focus will be to foster a strong foundation of practical interview handling knowledge, ethical grounding, emotional intelligence, and a global perspective.

As a Global Talent Acquisition Head, I am always on the lookout for hiring top talent, the one who is most deserving and ideal candidate, the one who has the will and spark to align with both company goals and culture. Having said that, I have a list of my top 10 qualities that I believe candidates must possess. Here they are:

1. Communication Skills: Whether written or verbal, strong communication skill is the stepping stone to success.
2. Adaptability: The business environment is rapidly changing. You have to be on your toes to pick up new priorities, roles, and even technology.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Companies cherish professionals who flourish in difficult times. If you can break down challenging issues into manageable parts, congratulations, you have aced the most crucial skill!
4. Leadership Potential: Gone are the days when ‘leader’ was just a title. Today companies demand leaders even in primary and entry-level roles.
5. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Do you excel in communication, active listening, teamwork, and conflict resolution? Along with sound knowledge, a high EQ is the key to landing the most lucrative role and position.
6. Tech Savviness: Regardless of the role, technology is everywhere in every field. Hand-on experience in industry-specific tools, technologies, and software will always make you stand out.
7. Growth Mindset: Candidates who are open to discussions, feedback, and learning are expected to stay persistent in challenging times. Their curiosity and resilience are commendable.
8. Teamwork & Collaboration: In many organisations team effort and active collaboration is critical for success. Candidates who build rapport instantly and connect are celebrated!
9. Attention to Detail: A critical aspect that ensures accuracy in each and every work. Small errors can cost the business a big deal in contemporary job roles and lead to significant issues. Therefore, precision is essential.
10. Results-Orientation: Finally, it’s about the business end of the day! Candidates with a goal-setting mentality who can meet or exceed targets will always make it bigger.

While technical skill is of utmost importance how well you embody these softer qualities will also make a lot of difference in your interview and hiring journey. Therefore, I plead with all of you to take measures for professional and personal development.

Lastly, I am excited to extend my support to each one of you. I am looking forward to sharing industry insights, practical interview knowledge, skills, trends, and experiences at GNIOT. Together, let’s make it a journey of learning and transformation with excellence.

Best Regards,
Deepak Bansal
Founder Founder
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