A Seamless Hiring Process With Unstop Recruitment Platform

The world around us has been evolving at a rapid pace. Every minuscule breakthrough seems to take us farther and farther away from the starting point. So, when a rise in demand for technological advancement in the hiring landscape was observed, a bold step had to be taken, one that would reinforce the recruitment industry and bring about a tech revolution. 

After a thorough analysis of the current state of affairs, Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)decided to take charge of the situation, only to devise an exclusive online recruitment platform that would change the course of the hiring system in the many years to come. A one-stop solution that caters to any and every recruitment need of various organizations, Dare2Compete’s recruitment platform was the first of many to introduce unique aspects to its framework that weren’t in purview earlier. 

This case study aptly summarizes how companies like Tata Consumer Products Limited, Marico, Aditya Birla Group, Smiths Group, Mondelez, etc. worked in collaboration with Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)to make use of its online recruitment platform to hire students across colleges and working professionals globally.

Summer Training At Marico‘s Pace (STAMP) 

The summer training program by Marico, also famous as STAMP, is designed to encourage talented students to think more like entrepreneurs than mere employees. Popular as the most intensive and yet enriching program in the industry, the internship program runs for a period of 2 months and promises young students a challenging and fulfilling experience that would give them an opportunity to work on high-impact live projects.

But the set hiring pattern of the organization witnessed a positive change when Marico decided to work in alliance with Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)and conducted the entire recruitment process on their platform. Everything, from the gathering of applications to shortlisting of CV on the basis of gamified assessments and psychometric tests to hosting group discussions and the final round of interviews, was organized in the virtual mode on Dare2Compete’s hiring platform. 

This year, the process took place in the following steps: 

• Getting to Know You - A separate application form was curated by the team at Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)where students were required to fill out additional information about themselves. 

• Gamified Assessment - To test cognitive abilities like attention span, multitasking, complex decision making, numerical ability, candidates had to play a series of engaging games, created by the team at Dare2Compete.

• Psychometric Assessment - Dare2Compete has designed specialised psychometric tests that assess the personality traits of students and speak volumes about their work-related behavior. Basis this report, an interview questionnaire is also generated that helps assess the candidate’s personality better.

• Case Discussion - Post the two assessments, a group discussion was conducted in the virtual mode on the online recruitment platform of Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete) where students discussed the case handed out to them. Recruiters also had the option to evaluate candidates on the basis of their performance in this round as well as they could see each candidate’s score of previous rounds on the platform itself.  

• Personal Interview - For the final round, shortlisted candidates had to appear for a personal interview conducted on the Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)Recruitment Platform itself.

Marico’s Leadership hiring program

This was just the beginning of Marico’s association with Dare2Compete. Soon after the launch of STAMP, Marico raised the curtains of its lateral hiring and management trainee programs. While the former was introduced at ISB, the latter was open for CAs across the country. From organizing various rounds to conducting assessments, Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)helped in the end-to-end execution of the two engagements on its platform.  

Tata Consumer Products Limited Recruitment Process 

In a similar way, TCPL or Tata Consumer Products Limited modified their hiring process, choosing to go ahead with the online recruitment platform offered by Dare2Compete. TCPL in association with Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)launched its summer internship program in 13 B-Schools across the country. The organization had a clear vision in mind - they wanted to fast-track the recruitment process and make it simple and hassle-free for all candidates.

The process began with the registration of students on the Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)recruitment platform where they were required to submit their CVs. The collected CVs were then processed and shortlisted, based on the factors set by the organization; recruiters could easily select the categories on the platform itself to create the final shortlist. The processes of group discussion and personal interviews were conducted next, both of which were hosted online. 

Smiths Group Assessments for working professionals

A British multinational diversified engineering business, Smiths Group is headquartered in London, England. With operations in over 50 countries, it has a staff of around 23,550 employees across the globe. In order to look out for young talent who’d bring fresh perspectives to the table, the company hires candidates on a global level. 

This year, Smiths Group decided to level up their recruitment game with an additional layer of assessment. From cybersecurity to psychometric and aptitude, a number of assessments were created by the Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)team to help the organization carry out the recruitment process seamlessly. 

Mondelez Summer Internship Hiring: IIM Ahmedabad

In another one-of-a-kind engagement plan devised by the team of Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete) Mondelez India organized a Business Simulation game for the students of IIM Ahmedabad to hire for their summer internship program. To make use of an all-new approach for its recruitment process and tread off the beaten path, Mondelez joined hands with Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)to conceptualize an engagement plan that would vividly depict the daily workings of an Area Sales Manager - a profile they wanted to hire for.

The online simulation game allowed participants to step into the shoes of an ASM where they'd compete with ASMs from other companies, replicating real-life scenarios. This helped them get an in-depth idea of the work role of an Area Sales Manager at Mondelez and further understand how well they'd fit in the organization. 

The outcome

Dare2Compete’s virtual recruitment platform has been the pillar of strength and support during the pandemic. Even as we slowly drift into the new normal, companies across the globe have come to realise the many advantages of functioning virtually, which has intensified the need for hiring platforms recruiters can rely on. In this light, a number of factors came to light with the use of Dare2Compete’s virtual recruitment platform. 

• The hiring process got simpler. With the automation of technical aspects like that of CV shortlisting, the duration of the entire process reduced considerably. Recruiters could now lay more emphasis on the rounds of group discussion and personal interviews instead of finding themselves stuck in the technicalities. 
• The one-stop solution of the job board helped recruiters list their opportunities on the platform. Students on the other hand found it simpler to register on one platform for all the available opportunities.
• With the introduction of gamified assessments, recruiters could assess the cognitive abilities of students which earlier were rather hard to judge. 
• The added layer of psychometric assessments has made it simpler for hiring managers to evaluate the candidates on the basis of their behavioural aspects. 
• In fact, the D2C Assessment library now has specially designed technical tests as well. So, now recruiters can also assess students on their knowledge of the subject. 
• The virtual recruitment platform has smoothened the entire process of group discussion tremendously, toning down all components that made it a hassle previously. 
• Simulation games in the assessment process helped in giving students an idea of the internal workings of the organization. A fun and exciting approach for testing various skill-sets, the introduction of simulation games attracted participation from students across B-Schools. 
• With a community of million-plus students, recruiters now have greater visibility and are able to reach out to a wider set of audience.

The list of benefits of the Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)online recruitment platform can go on and on forever. The change is here already and it very well will govern more and more companies in the days, months and years to come. It will be riveting to see how this tech platform evolves over a period of time. And when it does, Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete)will be here to provide all necessary assistance to help make the transition smooth, one that is much called for!