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How to start a career in HR?

By learning The #1 skill entry level HRs must have

Written by VP of HR at a $16Bn MNC

Revealing all the secrets of…

9 frameworks every HR must have on her tips

8+ case studies to learn HR

15+ software tools every HR must know

Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Reliance Jio, gave away all his secrets, strategies & frameworks in Hiring Mastermind

30+ HR Awards Indeed the best HR Professional to Learn From

HR Leadership Award
Pride of Nation Award
HR personality of the year
LinkedIn power profile
Global Learning Award
Global Digital Ambassador
Top 100 HR Minds
Top 100 Global Thought Leaders
SHRM Top 50 HR Social Media Influencers
ET Top 20 HR Influencers
Top 50 HR Tech Leaders
  • What to Learn from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. page 27-28
  • Why Netflix's CEO said ‘We are a team, not a family.’ to his employees? Pg- 54
  • How to keep up with HR trends? Flip to page 83 for the 3 trending HR policies you need to know now!
  • You're CEO of a computer giant, facing an $8 billion loss.What would you choose? Split or redesign? On pg. 120
  • Imagine managing a team of 10. Task- to create a 100-slide client presentation. How would you do that? Pg. 131
  • How to build an employer’s brand. So you never have to get leads again. Pg 215
If you are a BA, Bcom, MBA

HR just starting your career in HR.

You might have questions like:

you can manage
you can’t manage
HUMAN RESOURCES
  • How do I start my career in HR?
  • What is the first role for freshers in HR?
  • HR generalist vs specialist profile, which is better?
  • Talent acquisition vs HRBP role, which is better?

The answer to all of these questions: Learn what market needs the most:

HIRING!

Almost 83% entry level HR roles are hiring and skills around hiring

But hiring is not just finding people on linkedin and call them

You have to do things like

Planning and research
  • Role
  • Sourcing Criteria
  • Screening Criteria
  • Shortlisting Criteria
  • Selection Criteria
Talent Sourcing
  • Headhunting
  • Search
  • Hangouts
  • ATS
  • Networking
Cold calls
and
MORE...

Roles like HRBPs & HR analysts require the skill of Hiring (if you aspire to go there)

What people think hiring is
Building a team is all about
talent acquisition
  • Post on linkedin
  • Call
  • Hired!
What it actually is
Building a winning team starts from strategy and ends with talent acquisition
  • Defining the Right Talent
  • Talent Sourcing Strategy
  • Screening
  • Assessment
  • Employment Contracts
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Ongoing process of onboarding
What is an HR strategy?

Find more of big companies ceos talking about how important the team is What can go wrong if you don't have right team in place

Introducing Hiring Mastermind

HR fundamentals + How to hire

100% Practical
Written by Author from Top 100 HR Minds
Here’s detailed curriculum

Fundamentals of HR

  • 1. Overview of Human Resources :

    Managing People and Workplace Dynamics

  • 2. HR Strategy :

    Aligning Talent Goals with Organizational Objectives

  • 3. Building Culture :

    Cultivating a Positive and Inclusive Environment

  • 4. HR Policies and Procedures :

    Establishing Clear Employee Guidelines and Protocols

  • 5. HR Structure :

    Organizational Framework for Talent Management and Development

END GOAL - Optimized HR practices for organizational success & employee satisfaction

Organization Design

  • 1. Organization Structure :

    Framework for Efficient Work Arrangements and Hierarchies

  • 2. Organization Design :

    Crafting Effective Structural Frameworks for Productivity

  • 3. Job Design :

    Customizing Roles for Optimal Performance and Engagement

  • 4. Job Analysis and Evaluation :

    Assessing Roles and Determining Value Proposition

  • 5. Strategic Workforce Planning :

    Aligning Talent Resources with Long-term Organizational Goals

END GOAL - Efficient organizational alignment and productivity

Talent Acquisition

  • 1. Defining the Right Talent :

    Identifying Ideal Skill Sets and Attributes

  • 2. Talent Sourcing Strategy :

    Crafting Effective Methods for Talent Acquisition

  • 3. Employer Branding :

    Cultivating a Positive and Attractive Organizational Image

  • 4. Talent Assessment and Selection :

    Evaluating and Choosing the Best Fit Candidates

  • 5. Employment Contracts :

    Formalizing Agreements with Clear Terms and Conditions

END GOAL - How to successfully learn hiring and get into entry level roles.

Why is Hiring Mastermind the only book you need?

It has 2 tiers to master HR (even beginners can easily go through):

Tier 1
Establishing the fundamentals
The first 173 pages try to establish what HR REALLY is. You will learn
Discover The Secrets Behind The Competing Values Framework And How It Can Revolutionize Your HR Approach
Imagine If You Could Implement the Same HR Strategies Used by Netflix and IBM...
Warning - Do Not Hire Another Employee Until You Master These 3 Trending HR Policies
Tier 2
Talent Acquisition
The last 70 pages are about nitty gritties of hiring
13 Game-Changing Tools for Hiring Top Talent
The 5-Step Plan to Implement Employer Branding and Attract the Best Candidates
Discover the HR Secrets Behind the Success of Unilever, IBM, and Other Industry Giants Through In-Depth Case Studies
6

Types of Organization structure to Support scalability and growth

7

Elements of Organization Design to promote a positive organizational culture

3

Approaches to Job Design to  Increasejob satisfaction

4

Influencing factors of Job Design Enhances job performance

4

Methods of Job Analysis to support effective recruitment and selection processes

6

Candidate Sourcing Methods to Expand the pool of potential candidates for job vacancies

Just one book can change your hiring game!

Don’t believe us?

Take a look at what other readers like you have to say about Hiring Mastermind

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Proven Strategies
HR Strategy
Employer Branding Strategy
Talent Assessment  Strategy
Strategic Workforce  Planning Strategy
Frameworks that actually work
4S Framework
ASSET Framework
STREAMS Framework
Competing Values Framework
Hiring Methods & Models
Job Evaluation Methods
Candidate Sourcing Methods
PROCESS Model
Job Characteristics Model
Get successful companies’ HR secrets

& learn directly from Real-life examples

Gain firsthand insights into the strategies employed by industry leaders

Recruitment
Talent acquisition
Job analysis
Job description
Candidate sourcing
Selection process
Interviewing techniques
Onboarding
Employee orientation
Organizational structure
Job design
Role clarity
Compensation and benefits
Employee engagement
Succession planning
Training and development
Hiring Mastermind deals with

All of these questions running in your mind

So you don’t have to go anywhere else!

  • Elon handles human resources badly and hence he stepped down. Pg. 27,28
  • What LnT and infosys teaches about culture? Pg. 55
  • Why Netflix's CEO said ‘We are a team, not a family.’ to his employees? Pg- 54
  • How IBM turned from $8Bn loss to $3Bn profit in 1 year. By using the ‘7s model’ on pg. 120
  • 60% of organizations do this to redesign themselves every 2 years. Pg. 124
  • How Chayoos used this 4 step strategic workforce planning to build 200 stores. Pg. 164
That’s not it.

There’s more to it than just a book!

Get 10+ Frameworks embedded in QR codes inside the book

Author has used the same frameworks to hire & retain 100+ employees in Reliance Jio every year!

Get 7+ Author Insights on complex topics embedded in QR codes inside the book

What’s more impressive than getting author’s insights on complex topics, right?

20+ Formats & Reports such as salary slips, experience letters, bonafide letters, dress code policy and so much more.

Author provides you with HR Mastermind Toolkit to make your life easier as an HR professional

Who is this book for?
Entry to mid-level HR positions

Looking to hire candidates who can efficiently manage recruitment, boost employee engagement.

UG switching to HR

Looking to transition into a career that allows me to utilize my interpersonal skills and passion for helping others in a human resources role.

Who want to become HRBP some day

Aspiring to grow into an HRBP role in the future

Who wants to go to HR analytics

Looking to gain skills and experience in HR analytics for career advancement

Meet the author

Harjeet Khanduja

Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Reliance Jio | Author | Speaker | Influencer | Inventor

30+

Awards including Top 100 HR Minds, Top 100 Global Thought Leaders

09

Sectors experience, Guest Faculty @ IIM Ahmedabad

04

published patents & 4 authored books

30+

Awards including Top 100 HR Minds, Top 100 Global Thought Leaders

9

Step process of strategic Sectors experience, Guest Faculty @ IIM Ahmedabadworkforce planning process

4

published patents & 4 authored books

Member of Federation of World Academics,
CII HR IR Committee and Nasscom Diversity Committee

Why should you read

Harjeet Khanduja’s book?

A Global Digital Ambassador, from the top 100 HR minds and top 100 thought leaders, has poured all his HR learning and experience into the Hiring Mastermind. This is the best opportunity to grab all experience for your organization's growth!

Romesh Srivastava

Editor In Chief at SightsIn Plus

A must read book for young HR leaders.

Gauri Das

SVP and Head HR, IFFS

If you want to create a great work environment and understand HR in a great detail, Read HR Mastermind!

Dr. Brillian SK

Chief People Officer - Times Pro

If you wanI love this interesting HR trilogy by Harjeet Khanduja because of the way in which concepts are presented so that learners and readers can take back a lot.t to create a great work environment and understand HR in a great detail, Read HR Mastermind!

Vikas Dua

Head of People, Weber Shandwick

I know this book will be a bestseller and a lot of people will gain from it.

Dr. Deepak Deshpande

Senior Director, NTT India

I like the trilogy because of its lucidity and its ability to engage with the reader.

Yuvaraj Srivastava

Group CHRO MakeMyTrip

A true rockstar publication that transcends professional domains, catering to professionals of all backgrounds.

Sumit Dhawan

President, VMware

A quick read with a potential to drive strategic long term value.

4

Step Talent assessment strategy

5

Plans to implement employer brand strategy

4

Step Employer branding strategy

To keep the promise of making this practical,

We have added 15 Hands-on-HR exercises at the end of each chapter!

Get your hands literally on HR practices & upskill yourself to become a Strategic HR Professional

How do we make this book practical?
QR Codes and Explainer Videos:

Every topic includes Author insights accessible via QR codes. Get detailed explanations and real-life examples for better understanding.

Hands-on-HR

Each chapter includes 15 "Hands-on-HR" sections for practical learning. Dive into real HR scenarios and maximize your understanding.

HR Toolkit

Access Author insights through QR codes for detailed explanations and real-life examples.

Certification Quiz

Enhance your expertise with our exclusive certification quiz included in each book. Test your HR knowledge and strengthen your understanding

Get your hands on A+ hiring techniques

& become a strategic hiring manager with Hiring Mastermind

Make your decision now and learn to build a team that serves the purpose for your organization!

20+

New case studies and softwares

15+

hands-on modules to make it easier to grasp

9+

Proven frameworks used in industryWritten by VP of HR with 25+ years of experience 

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