The document outlines a role play scenario for the recruitment and selection process at TCS, involving various participants including HR managers, executives, technical leads, and candidates. It details the recruitment planning, job posting, candidate interviews, and evaluation of candidates, highlighting the importance of both fresh graduates and experienced professionals. The final decision was to offer the role to an experienced candidate while keeping a fresh graduate in consideration for future opportunities.
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Role Play
The document outlines a role play scenario for the recruitment and selection process at TCS, involving various participants including HR managers, executives, technical leads, and candidates. It details the recruitment planning, job posting, candidate interviews, and evaluation of candidates, highlighting the importance of both fresh graduates and experienced professionals. The final decision was to offer the role to an experienced candidate while keeping a fresh graduate in consideration for future opportunities.
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Role Play
Title: Recruitment and Selection Process at TCS
Participants 1. HR Manager (Moderator) : Guides the recruitment process. 2. HR Executive : Posts job openings and screens resumes 3. HR Executive : Manages candidate communication and interview coordination. 4. Technical Lead: Represents the department hiring the candidate. 5. Candidate 1: Fresh graduate applicant. 6. Candidate 2: Experienced software professional. 7. Observer: Evaluates the process for efficiency and fairness. Scene 1 Act 1: Recruitment Planning and Job Posting Scene HR Meeting Room, 1. HR Manager: "Good morning, team. We need to recruit a Software Developer for our Chennai branch. Let’s finalize our recruitment strategy. 2."HR Executive 1:"I’ll draft the job description and post it on job portals like Naukri and LinkedIn. Should we also leverage employee referrals? 2."HR Manager: "Yes. Employee referrals have been effective for similar roles in the past. We should also contact our university recruitment partners for fresh graduates. 3."Technical Lead: "The ideal candidate should be proficient in Java and Python, with experience in agile development. Could we include a coding test in the selection process?“ 4.HR Executive 2: "I’ll coordinate the HackerRank coding test and manage candidate communication. Observer, ensure the process is unbiased and efficient. 5."Observer: okay,"I’ll document the process and suggest improvements post-recruitment." Scene 2 : Candidate 2 (Experienced professional HR Manager : "Welcome to TCS! Could you start by telling us about your professional background and key achievements? "Candidate 2:"Thank you! I’m Rajiv Kumar, and I have three years of experience at Infosys as a Software Engineer. During this time, I worked on developing scalable backend systems, which improved operational efficiency by 30%. I’ve also led projects in cloud integration, where I implemented solutions that reduced downtime significantly. Technical Lead:"That’s impressive. Could you elaborate on a challenging project and how you addressed it? Candidate 2:"Certainly. We faced integration issues while redesigning a microservices architecture for a retail client. These issues led to frequent system crashes during peak hours. I analyzed the bottlenecks and proposed a distributed system design. After implementing the solution, we reduced downtime by 40% and improved system stability. HR Executive 1:"How do you stay updated with evolving technologies, especially in such a dynamic field?“ Candidate 2:"I follow industry blogs, attend webinars, and have completed certifications in cloud computing and DevOps on platforms like Coursera. I also actively participate in hackathons to test and refine my skills. Technical Lead:"What motivates you to join TCS, and what are your expectations from this role? Candidate 2: I’m drawn to TCS’s leadership in digital transformation and its commitment to innovation. I see this role as an opportunity to work on global projects, particularly in cloud and AI, while enhancing my skills further. I also value the opportunity to mentor junior developers, contributing to team growth. Act 2: Screening and Shortlisting scene: HR discusses results after job posting HR Executive 1: "We received 200 applications. After screening, 40 candidates met our criteria. Following the coding test, we shortlisted 10 for interviews. "HR Manager:"Good job. Let’s focus on evaluating both fresh graduates and experienced professionals during the interview stage.“
Act 3: Candidate Interviews
Candidate 1 (Fresh Graduate) HR Manager: "Welcome! Can you introduce yourself and explain why you’re Interested in working at TCS? Candidate 1:"Good morning! I’m Aditi Sharma, a recent Computer Science graduate from IIT Madras. I’m excited about TCS’s focus on innovation and its global projects, which align with my career goals. Technical Lead:"Can you share a key technical project you’ve worked on? Candidate 1:"Sure! I developed a machine learning model to predict customer churn for a telecom company, achieving 90% accuracy. I handled data cleaning, feature selection, and model implementation using Python. HR Executive 2:"How do you handle working under tight deadlines?"Candidate 1:"I break tasks into smaller goals, prioritize effectively, and maintain clear communication with my team. Tools like Jira help me stay organized. Act 4: Evaluation and Final decision HR Meeting Room. “HR Manager:"Let’s evaluate the candidates. "HR Executive 1:"Candidate 1 has excellent academic credentials and enthusiasm, but Candidate 2’s practical experience is more suitable. "Technical Lead:"I agree. Candidate 2 demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience. "Observer: The process was smooth, but we should consider adding a group discussion for future roles to evaluate teamwork skills. "HR Manager:"Good suggestion. Let’s offer the role to Candidate 2 and keep Candidate 1 in mind for future opportunities. Notify both candidates tomorrow."