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In today’s digital age, the recruitment process is evolving at breakneck speed and hiring great talent with the right skill sets hasn’t been this onerous in the past. The pandemic’s impact and the constant shift in recruitment trends have contributed to this transition. As we look back at the start of the decade, recruitment looked completely different, with the TA teams solely relying on traditional recruitment models. But now, the hiring tables have turned, and the recruitment industry has already begun its digitalisation journey.

The market demands are constantly changing, and so are the recruitment trends that play a pivotal role in sourcing the best-fit talent. Hiring candidates, especially the gen z category, is a cut-out task in today’s fast-paced and dynamic recruitment industry. Hence, recruiters need to stay up-to-date with the latest recruitment trends to ensure that they can effectively find and attract top talent. Here are some of the significant recruitment trends that are largely influencing talent acquisition today:

Top recruitment trends influencing talent acquisition:

1. Virtual Recruitment:

Remote hiring or virtual recruitment was one of the significant recruitment trends that turned heads in 2021 and 2022. More than just being a trend, it almost changed the modus operandi of recruitment post-pandemic. As candidates were confined to the four walls, recruiters were left with no option but to leverage video-conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and others to conduct interviews.

Though virtual recruitment was seen only as a temporary alternative to in-person interviews, things took a turn quickly. Companies found this recruitment model to be simpler, cost-effective and time-saving. Offering a multitude of benefits, it is evident that the virtual recruitment model will continue even in the coming years and shall remain a top recruitment trend.

Fact Drop – According to a Forbes report on recruitment, 60% of recruiters today consider video-conferencing technology to interview candidates.

Source : Forbes

2. The Role of Artificial Intelligence:

There is no doubt that technology has taken over the digital era. AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Big Data, and Robotics have already redefined how businesses operate today. Thanks to the constant technological advancements and innovations. Amongst the advanced technologies leveraged today, AI plays a greater role in the recruitment industry. From automating candidate sourcing to screening, and evaluation – AI significantly helps optimise recruitment processes.

A larger ratio of recruitment platforms available today is built on Artificial Intelligence as its core technology. Keyword-based resume screening, chatbot support for candidates, elimination of interview bias, and data-driven decision-making have completely changed the dimensions of recruiting, with AI playing the anchor role. Hence, it’s no doubt that AI will continue to transform the recruitment industry in the coming years.

3. Diversity Hiring:

Diversity and inclusion aren’t something new to our ears, but the increasing focus on diversity hiring recently has led to this becoming a major recruitment trend. As companies have started to shed the spotlight on gender-neutral hiring and diverse workforce, recruiters have recognised that diversity hiring is not just a trend but a practice to follow in the coming years.

Companies with a diverse and inclusive workforce have shown signs of improved productivity and operational efficiency. Diversity hiring has, in fact, had a greater impact on improving brand value and positioning. Hence, it’s important for HR teams today to constantly focus on DEI going forward.

Did you know? – A report by Mckinsey&Company reveals that companies are missing out on 39% of job applicants because of a lack of perceived inclusion.

Source : Mckinsey&Company

4. Hybrid Work Model

Is there someone who would say “No” to a hybrid work model post-pandemic? Not really! Though the work-from-home model came as a timely solution during the covid-19 outbreak, it has now become a policy of the new normal hiring. Compared to all the recruitment trends the industry has witnessed in recent years, this has been widely adopted.

Even as companies welcome their employees back to offices, the hybrid work model is still the most sought-after. In fact, a greater ratio of gen z candidates today specifically look for companies that offer flexible work environments. This model also enables companies to hunt down global talent without geographical constraints. As covid-19 is soaring again, the hybrid work model shall remain a top recruiting trend in 2023.

5. Predictive Analytics:

This is one of the newest trends in hiring that is assisting companies in assessing and forecasting a candidate’s potential behaviour. Recruiters could already narrow down possible recruits based on their experience, whereabouts, education, and more on various digital platforms. Predictive analytics has given further insights by providing recruiters with a list of the most suitable personnel for the job position (even those not actively looking for a job). This fresh trend has been beneficial for companies that are making use of it.

Predictive analytics can be used within the talent acquisition process to help make informed decisions and gain insight into areas of strength and weakness. This can also help lower recruitment costs, identify any issues in the process, and speed up the process of filling roles. On top of this, analytics can demonstrate the success and return on investment of recruiting software.

6. Candidate Experience

Another important trend in talent acquisition is the focus on candidate experience (Which never goes out of trend). This refers to a candidate’s overall impression of an organisation during the recruitment process. A positive candidate experience can increase the chances of a candidate accepting a job offer and improve the employer’s reputation as a desirable workplace. To improve candidate experience, recruiters should ensure timely communication, be transparent about the recruitment process, and offer feedback to candidates.

Final Thoughts

Overall, these are just a few significant trends influencing talent acquisition. However, recruitment agencies must stay abreast of new technological developments to remain suitable for the job. By staying up-to-date with these trends and adapting their recruitment strategies accordingly, organisations can position themselves as top employers and attract top talent.

As artificial intelligence is taking over a part of existing tech careers, there is always a fear of what’s next. It is good to know what the future holds and needs to make ourselves prepared for it. 

It’s difficult to accurately predict the top tech jobs in demand for the future, as the job market is constantly evolving and new technologies are being developed all the time. However, there are a few industries and fields that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. Let us take a look at the tech jobs of the future and plan on what to do next.

Applications Software Developer

As an application developer, you will never go out of the market in this mobile-adopted world. The responsibilities of an application developer are to create and maintain an application. Since all industries are transforming to digitalisation, application development is crucial for everyone to stay on top of their businesses. Strong problem-solving skills, programming efficiency and familiarity with frameworks are foundations of becoming an application developer.

UX Designer

As more companies emerge, the pool of choices for users also expands. Hence along with quality, service and price, customers also look for a smooth user experience while choosing a product. A UX designer is responsible for improving the overall experience of the product or service. They design the interface, layout and overall flow of the product. Communication and visual designing skills are crucial for a UX designer.

Data Scientist

In this data-driven world, being a data analyst will help you survive and succeed as well. There has been a significant increase in data generation in recent years. A data scientist collects, analyzes and interprets large sets of data to help organizations make informed decisions. To become a data scientist, you need to identify and predict trends, visualize data and improve decision-making.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Nowadays, a greater number of devices are connected to the internet, and businesses are adapting to cloud computing. This increases the sophistication of cyber threats. Hence the role of a cybersecurity specialist has never been more critical. 

Their responsibility is to protect the organization’s systems and networks from cyber-attacks, keep the data safe and ensure uninterrupted operations. They must be knowledgeable in networking, security protocols, compliance, operating systems and programming.

AI and Machine Learning Engineer

AI and machine learning engineers are responsible for designing and building AI systems and applications and for ensuring that they are accurate, reliable, and effective. The importance of AI and machine learning is only expected to grow in the coming years as more and more organizations adopt these technologies to improve their operations and better serve their customers. To be successful in this field, one should be commendable in programming and machine learning algorithms. They should also have a solid mathematical background.

Full Stack Developer

Full stack developers design and build a complete website, the front end (user side) and the back end (server-side). As more and more organizations depend on web-based applications to do business, the demand for full stack developers will continue to grow. 

The role of the full stack developer will continue to evolve, with an emphasis on the development of cloud-based applications and the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence into web applications. Full stack developers who can adapt to these changes and upskill themselves with the latest technologies will be well-positioned to succeed in the field.

Best skills to learn for the future

To summarize, upskilling yourself in any of the following future skills will help you land and hold a high paying IT job:

Conclusion

Technology is ever-evolving regardless of current market conditions. Every ten years, new innovations are made, and everyday needs constantly change. Keeping ourselves updated and upskilled is the only way to face the uncertain future confidently. Above all, continuous learning and development is the most required skill to succeed in any role. The information and technology industry can give you a successful and sophisticated life if you are ready to learn and evolve along with it.

A symphony of warmth, celebration, laughter and togetherness adorned the event-filled Town Hall meeting. With the stage set, plans chalked out and objectives calibrated, the Neos thronged the hall with great enthusiasm and fervour. With exciting transformations taking place in the last quarter, the company grew not just in numbers and revenue but also in terms of diversity and inclusion.

As members settled in, the emcees set the ball rolling with their witty and humorous engagements. The leadership team shed light on their respective team’s performance for the quarter and outlined the goals. The business updates by various teams gave members, especially the new neos, a deeper insight into the organizational goals, performance and other information required for every member to align their goal with the organization’s vision. iamneo is upfront about its revenue, decisions and plans. Information is available to everyone in the company to access and make an informed decision. By the end of the presentation, the floor was open to questions and discussions.

An interactive workshop on culture was conducted by the Neo Sapiens team to empower the members by encouraging them to inculcate the ten Neo pills in everyday activities at workplace . For the interest of the new members, the mission of the organization was discussed and how a change could be brought through innovation in EdTech space.

Our CEO, Senthil, shared his journey from working in a German company to building iamneo from scratch to expanding the leadership team based on merit and camaraderie. He also shared a thought provoking message on how choosing career over job would leave an everlasting impact on any organization.

Every neo has contributed towards the success of the organization. As a token of our gratitude and appreciation for the loyalty and commitment shown at every step of progress, iamneo recognized neos across various categories. Shining star was awarded to members who went above and beyond in contributing to the business. Rookie Neo was given to new members for showing commitment and rapport. Apart from this, milestone awards were given to members celebrating their work anniversaries with the company. A company sponsored family trip was gifted to members associated with iamneo for long period. The caretakers went one step ahead and spoke about each neo while handing over the award. Sudarshan, celebrating 4 years with iamneo was grateful to receive the award, “This is my first company. The learning has been immense. iamneo gave me the opportunity to pursue my dream. This award gives me the validation that I am going in the right path and encourages me to focus on my future goals.“

iamneo never misses an opportunity to make work place fun. Followed by the rewards and recognitions, a small cultural programme was organised. Neos tripped, swayed, spun, whirled to hit numbers, struck a chord through poetry, invoked the inner creativity through a witty, fun sketch video and relished the sumptuous dinner.

For Yazharasu, a new member of Neo Jarvis team, it gave him an opportunity to interact with his team and bond together. “I also got to know the journey of iamneo, the struggles encountered and the culture we celebrate now. Looking forward to an exciting journey.”

While Madhumita Jha got a clear picture of the company’s vision and goals. “It was amazing to see caretakers take time out to appreciate every member”, she adds.

By the end of the meeting, it was evident that neos never keep it short when it comes to appreciating others and investing in other’s growth.

iamneo.ai Selected to the GSV Cup Elite 200, World’s Largest Pitch Competition For EdTech Startups

iamneo.ai, a Coimbatore-based startup founded in the year 2016 aims to automate the process of IT upskilling by offering AI-driven tools for assessment, recruitment, learning, and development. The promising startup wants to ensure job suitability through deep analytics for universities and companies at scale.

Being in this platform as a startup iamneo.ai has been recognized globally.

“A lot of hard work is hidden behind nice things”

We are super excited to announce iamneo.ai as the semi-finalist of the Elite 200 GSV Summit 2022.

The Elite 200 GSV Summit is a must-attend event for Ed-Tech startups. One of the world’s leading education innovation summit from PreK-Gray connecting startups, investors, to educators.

This event focuses on learning through emerging technology which can be accessed lifelong, considering knowledge as the key. Their main focus is on creating equal access to education for people in the future.

By attending the summit, we are bound to exceptional networking, thought-provoking panel discussions and keynotes from amazing speakers, and also a great opportunity to meet the most promising Ed-Tech companies under one roof. We could share our thoughts and insights to get more clarity on how things are working for others.

GSV investment portfolio includes Classdojo, Masterclass, Coursera, Learn In, Lead School, Tango and many other prominent Ed-Tech Companies across the world.

A proud achievement for iamneo.ai is that we stand among the top 200 most promising Ed-Tech Companies, competing against 750+ companies.

We now have the opportunity to present and network with the world’s top innovators in education and technology as well as develop a harmonious rapport with investors, policymakers, educators, founders/CEOs and corporate leaders.

Gamification is a term you have surely heard about if you are up to date with the happenings of the Education industry. It has taken the world of Ed-Tech by storm in the recent years with rapidly evolving technology, as well as pushing toward a digital tomorrow contributing significantly towards its rise

 

What is Gamification

Karl Kapp, who is a professor of Instructional Technology and a renowned gamification guru, states gamification as using game-based mechanics, aesthetics, as well as game thinking to engage people, motivate action, ensure learning, and solve their problems. Gamification is the process of using game-based designs and elements to enhance the non-game contexts. It benefits from the traditional approach by increasing participation, engagement, competition and much more. Taking some of the elements that makes games fun and motivate people to keep playing can go a long way in keeping them engaged in a learning situation.

Mendeleev was known to have been an avid card player, so it was logical for him to use cards as a way to categorize the elements in a way he could understand. Mendeleev turned the classification process into a card game by listing each element and other information on a card and placing them face up on a table. By doing this, he was able to have a better grasp on the relationship of each element. Mendeleev published his findings, which led scientists to discover new elements to fill in the gaps of Mendeleev’s work as well as further developing the table. Growing up, Mendeleev was not the most successful student, but he became a historical scientific figure because of gamification. This proves as an exemplary example of the benefits of gamification and the impact it can have on all students despite their prior academic achievement.

Gamification include points, leader boards, direct competitions, stickers, badges or a variety of other elements, and these can be found in a variety of industries such as healthcare, retail and of course – education. We have all seen gamification in a variety of places in our lives: trying to win a coupon to get a free sandwich, receiving a badge because you completed a, or in fact increasing your profile completion bar to a 100 in your LinkedIn Profile. So, the question is, how will gamification impact the education sector

Gamification in Education

 

Games, may that be in any form, increase user motivation through engagement. Nowhere else has it been more important to gamify things than in the educational sector. In Ed-Tech, gamification involves introducing game-like elements into the learning environment of students to motivate and make the process more engaging. This is achieved by taking the elements that makes the games fun and motivates people to keep playing and using those elements in a learning situation.

Let’s take a look at the gamification solutions available on the AI-powered assessment platform iamneo.ai!

Badges and Super Badges

 

The use of points and badges provides tangible evidence of accomplishment. Iamneo has incorporated badges seamlessly into the workflow with every course and recruitment having an option to include badges to rank students as well as create a criterion for making them eligible for the next task or test

 

Entry/Exit Criteria

Want to design your course in such a way as to make your students complete a module first before going to the next? Want them to unlock the next session after scoring 80% of marks for the previous evaluation. The world is your oyster with the diverse set of gamification functions available in the platform to leverage the most of every course curriculum

 

Engaging Leader board

One of the most engaging ways to engage students is invoke a sense of competition and achievement in them. Having an engaging real time updating leader board is an excellent way to incorporate that to their educational courses

Progress Tracker in percentage (Learner)

 

A built-in progress tracker which dynamically shows how much progress you have made in the course, module or submodule incentivises the students to progress further and adds subtle gamification elements throughout the UI

Overall Comparative Performance Report

The professor/admin would be able to compare, rank and assess the performances of all the students who have attended the test or assessment while also being able to use a wide variety of filters to evaluate who are yet to take it, the date at which they have taken and a plethora of other data to go with it

 

Notification and reminders

Notification and reminders will be sent to the students so they have visual confirmation when they have completed a particular task thus having a seamless flow throughout the gamified UI

Benefits of Gamification and Game-Based Learning

 

Increased engagement: One of the most touted benefits of the gamification element is that it is able to increase student engagement multifold. Studies have indeed shown that adding game elements inside a non-game or learning concept will increase engagement. It will also lead to more retention as student are more concentrated on the matter at hand

Instant feedback: Receiving feedback through dashboards and leader boards as it is incorporated on the iamneo.ai platform provides immediate feedback and tends to motivate the students. They can view how they perform with respect to their peers, wherein they get motivated to retry the tests and achieve better scores. It will thus provide them motivation to move ahead in the forthcoming lessons.

Collaboration/Social Connection: Gamifying elements may help to further the bond of students, and can promote friendly competition. In this current scenario of online learning and distance education, the students need a way to socially interact and gamification provides a channel through which they can look to help each other and engage in friendly competition

Increase enthusiasm: For some students learning alone is enough to generate enthusiasm but for many others that is just not the case. Gamification thus, helps in generating this enthusiasm in students through the badges, super badges and other sense of achievements. It makes the learning process more intuitive and fun

Without Gamification

Even though these stats are extra promising, there is also the other side of the coin which tells you that gamifying a whole course or streamlining the learning experience is not easy, especially if you want to do it successfully. It has a lot of complexities, high cost involved, long development and creation times. Because of these factors, for many it’s not a viable solution unless you have a significant budget

That is where a solution like iamneo.ai comes in. With its wide array of practical product line-up, endless customization options and an unmatched customer service experience, every aspiring person who would like to gamify their online courses would feel at ease when setting up and using the platform to better their venture. Visit https://iamneo.ai/ to know more

 

Are you the one who is trying to build a futuristic career in a tech world? Then, this is for you. Walk across the promising 3 reasons why you should switch a career to AI.

#1 Work anywhere across the planet

Ever wondered why AI is portrayed as a game changer and driving force of the revolution named Industry 4.0? The reason is that AI has infiltrated the major industries in the planet and transformed the way they work.

Here’s the list of industries deploying AI to enhance their growth rate:

1. Design & Manufacturing

2. Education

3. E-commerce

4. Entertainment

5. Healthcare

6. Information Technology

7. Logistics

8. Marketing

#2 Career opportunities in AI

Here comes the common misconception that artificial intelligence will solely destroy the human workforce. On contrary to this point, AI has opened up a gateway of career opportunities  and will continue to do so in the near future.

Some of the trending and most-wanted job roles offered by AI companies are:

1. Data Analyst

2. Data Scientist

3. Machine Learning Engineer

4. Software Engineer

5. AI Researcher

Read more on Data Analyst vs Data Scientist vs Machine Learning Engineer.

#3 Paid handsomely

Once after the Harvard Business Review called the AI jobs as sexiest job of the century, the career craze for the same went viral among the techies. Organizations started to pay in a handsome fashion for the people with sound AI knowledge.

According to payscale, below is the list of salary ranges for diverse AI job roles:

Job Role	Average annual pay scale in India	Average annual pay scale in US
AI Researcher	₹ 15,60,217	$1,24,098
Data Scientist	₹ 7,12,778	$ 96,289
Machine Learning Engineer	₹ 6,82,843	$1,12,552
Software Engineer	₹ 5,39,889	$103,501
Data Analyst	₹ 4,30,076	$ 75,067

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What’s Adaptive Learning?

In layman’s terms, adaptive learning is an educational approach towards providing unique and personalized learning experience to diverse set of learners.
Here’s a popular opinion from global researchers and educationists:

“Study skills varies from one individual to the other. Hence a standardized learning approach to all people seems undesirable”

In order to eradicate such major problem in the educational sector, adaptive learning technology emerged as a great solution.

How does adaptive learning work?

Adaptive learning works with multiple algorithms.
Let’s consider a simple scenario where a student has to answer 10 MCQs. Once the candidate completes the test, the results gets displayed in the dashboard.

From the above dashboard, it can be seen that the student has got 7 correct answers and 3 wrong answers. Now one of the background algorithm prompts the student to have a revision on the topics that went wrong, thereby aiding the learner to gain complete understanding of the subject.

Companies like iamneo.ai have been proven successful by deploying adaptive learning technology to enhance the learning experience in a customized manner.

Adaptive Learning in L&D of Corporates

Yes, adaptive learning has already breached the department of learning and development in the corporate firms. The organizations have started to use the LMS software equipped with adaptive learning technology to provide training to their employees.

Tech-companies like Hexaware, Virtusa, Trimble Technologies are using the adaptive learning powered software offered by iamneo.ai (Formerly Examly) to host training programs for their employees.