How do recruiters at GIBS evaluate candidates during campus placements?

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Recruiters at the Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) evaluate candidates through a structured, multi-stage process that assesses a combination of academic knowledge, soft skills, and professional demeanor. The evaluation is holistic and designed to identify "industry-ready" individuals.

The typical evaluation process includes the following stages:

Resume Shortlisting: Companies first review student resumes, which are prepared with assistance from the placement cell, to shortlist candidates based on academic performance, specializations, and relevant internships or work experience.
Written Tests: Shortlisted can

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<p>Hi.</p><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Recruiters at the Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) evaluate candidates through a structured, multi-stage process that assesses a combination of academic knowledge, soft skills, and professional demeanor. The evaluation is holistic and designed to identify "industry-ready" individuals.<span data-wiz-uids="Ge0rRe_c,Ge0rRe_d,Ge0rRe_e" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae=""> </span></span></div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAxAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">The typical evaluation process includes the following stages:</div><ul data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAA" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Resume Shortlisting: Companies first review student resumes, which are prepared with assistance from the placement cell, to shortlist candidates based on academic performance, specializations, and relevant internships or work experience.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Written Tests: Shortlisted candidates often need to appear for written tests, which may include aptitude tests (quantitative, logical reasoning), technical assessments, and psychometric evaluations. Strong analytical skills are a key requirement at this stage.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Group Discussions (GD): Candidates who clear the written test participate in group discussions. This round assesses their communication skills, teamwork, leadership qualities, logical reasoning, and overall personality.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Personal Interviews (PI): The final stage involves one or more rounds of personal interviews (both technical and HR interviews). Recruiters use this time to evaluate the candidate's personality, subject knowledge, confidence, career aspirations, problem-solving abilities, and suitability for the specific job role and company culture.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Overall Demeanor: Throughout the process, recruiters also evaluate professionalism, punctuality, appropriate formal attire, and body language.</span><span data-wiz-uids="Ge0rRe_12,Ge0rRe_13,Ge0rRe_14" data-complete="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae=""> </span></span></li></ul><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIBRAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">GIBS's internal "Finishing School" programme (Certificate in Personal Mastery Program) specifically trains students in communication, grooming, confidence, resume building, and mock interviews to prepare them for these specific evaluation criteria</div>

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