HR HeadEP 117PreviewRohit Malhotra
HR Head · Northstar Consulting
Skills That Beat Degrees in 2026 Hiring
38 min29 Jul 2026
46 min · YouTube player
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The New Campus Hiring Playbook for India Inc.
Why hiring teams are moving beyond CGPA filters, how AI screening is reshaping shortlists, and what students must build in their final two semesters.
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Episode Highlights
- Future of hiring beyond degree filters
- AI in recruitment: what it screens for
- The five skills companies want in 2027
- Resume mistakes that end applications early
- Career advice for tier-2 and tier-3 campuses
“We stopped asking what you scored and started asking what you have shipped. That single change doubled our offer quality.”
“AI shortlists faster, but it still cannot fake curiosity. That is the part students must bring.”
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Meghna R. · Final year, ECE
The part about proof over pedigree changed how I am writing my resume this week.
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Suresh K. · Placement Officer
Sharing this with our entire pre-final year batch before the training cycle.
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