The Cred Code: What Kunal Shah Looked for in His Founding Team (and Why It Worked)

CRED’s early team was built around execution machines. The first hires included top engineers, product managers, analytics experts, and campaign leads.

Take-Home vs Live Coding: The Debate Every Hiring Manager Knows Too Well

Live coding does give you something take-homes can’t: a window into how someone thinks out loud.

Bootstrapped, Not Broken: How Zerodha Hired Lean and Won Big

In a decade when most Indian startups were raising mega rounds, burning millions on ads, and hiring armies of engineers, Zerodha chose to do the opposite.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): The Smarter Way Companies Are Scaling Hiring in 2025

Recruitment Process Outsourcing is the practice of handing over all or part of your hiring process to an external provider who operates as an extension of your team.

Subordinate vs. Partner: The Startup Hiring Mindset That Shapes Culture

A subordinate is “a person of lower rank or position” or “someone under the authority of another.”

Hiring College Grads to Build a Fintech Giant: Razorpay’s Early Engineering Bets

Looking back, Razorpay’s early hiring decisions followed an informal framework — one that aligns closely with how we design hiring processes for our clients.

What Is Orientation? And How Closing This Gap Speeds Up Tech Hiring with Intervue?

Since 2020, we’ve watched onboarding change almost overnight. Remote work has removed the casual desk visits and overheard conversations that helped new hires learn faster. Now, remote onboarding best practices aren’t optional — they’re survival tactics.

How Flipkart’s First 10 Engineers Built India’s E-commerce DNA From a Bangalore Apartment

In 2007, two software engineers from IIT Delhi quit their jobs at Amazon to build something that would change the course of Indian internet history.

What the TCS Layoffs Tell Us About the Future of Tech Hiring in India

Let’s address the elephant in the (virtual) room, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, just announced it’s letting go of 12,000 employees in FY26. That’s 2% of its workforce, gone. And the tech hiring ecosystem is buzzing with questions: What does this

The Most Critical Tech Hire You’re Probably Not Interviewing For Yet

This emerging title may not yet appear in every job board or HRIS system, but forward-looking companies, especially those in fintech, SaaS, and digital services, are starting to bring them on board.

Why GCCs Are Betting on Deep Domain Talent—And What Hiring Leaders Need to Do Next

According to NASSCOM, India has 120,000+ AI/ML professionals and 185+ dedicated AI/ML CoEs within GCCs, clear proof that this is where domain expertise is being built at scale.

Why Indian IT Needs to Fix Its Hiring Culture, Not Hire More People

In 2022, a TeamLease study found that over 60% of fresher hiring in Indian IT companies were still waiting for onboarding at the end of the year. Sixty percent. That’s not a delay. That’s a system-wide false promise.

Entry-Level Tech Is Disappearing Quietly in India. Here’s How You Survive It.

At Intervue, we work closely with hiring teams and candidates across the tech landscape, from fast-scaling startups to multinational IT service firms. And the shifts we’re seeing are increasingly evident.

The role of data-driven interview feedback in improving hiring outcomes

According to Deloitte’s experience, cognitive ability tests and structured assessments increased hiring efficiency by 60% while significantly improving retention and performance.

Why outsourcing technical interviews is the smartest move for growing tech companies

Outsourcing technical interviews has emerged as a smart, strategic solution. It accelerates hiring, improves candidate evaluation, and frees up internal teams to focus on what matters most.

What are Global Capability Centres (GCCs)?

A GCC, formerly known as a Global In-house Centre (GIC), is an offshore unit set up by multinational companies to provide a wide range of support services.

7 essential characteristics of exceptional talent leaders

Ask any thriving organisation about its secret sauce, and chances are, they'll point to their people. Building a high-performing team isn’t just about hiring people with impressive resumes. It’s about nurturing the right environment where talent can not only survive but thrive. The often underappreciated role of talent

How to boost employee loyalty with non cash incentives

"If You Want Happy Employees, Give Them More Than Just a Paycheck." Recognizing and appreciating employees is the key to a thriving, motivated workforce. While monetary rewards have their place, research shows that non-cash incentives can be just as if not more effective in driving engagement, productivity, and loyalty. Employees

Round Robin Interview: A Game-Changer in Hiring?

Hiring the right candidate is no easy task. With competition fiercer than ever, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline their hiring process without compromising on quality.  The traditional interview model where candidates go through multiple rounds stretched across weeks is outdated and inefficient. Enter the Round Robin Interview,

Contingency Recruiting: How It Works, Pros & Cons, and Best Practices

Hiring the right talent is one of the biggest challenges for companies today. With competition for top professionals at an all-time high, businesses are constantly looking for efficient ways to fill positions quickly. Enter contingency recruiting—a results-driven hiring approach where recruiters are only paid when they successfully place a

How to Master Practice Interviews: A Comprehensive Guide

Practice interviews are designed to mimic the real thing, so you need to simulate not just the questions you might encounter but also the context and the pressure of the interview setting.

Why the Meta Recruiter Call is Your First Big Step

Dreaming of working at Meta? You’re not alone—Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a tech giant that offers some of the most exciting career opportunities out there. From cutting-edge innovation to a collaborative culture, Meta has become a beacon for top talent worldwide. But landing a role here

Predictive validity: Transforming data future insights

Imagine having the power to predict the future with remarkable accuracy. What if organizations could precisely anticipate employee performance, student success, or even customer behavior? This is where predictive validity steps in, acting as the backbone of data-driven decision-making. It is the concept that enables businesses, educational institutions, and recruiters

Enhancing candidate experience: Tips for effective interview scheduling

Landing an interview with a sought-after employer is a big deal for both the candidate and the company.  As an HR professional, you’ve put a great deal of work into building a strong talent pool full of qualified candidates who can get the job done. You likely understand that

How to select the best remote video interview tools

Remote hiring has become an essential part of the recruitment process, allowing companies to access talent from anywhere in the world. As organizations continue to embrace virtual hiring, the need for reliable remote interview platforms has never been greater. However, with so many options available, choosing the right platform can

Why Hiring DevOps Engineers Is Hard – And How to Overcome It

In software development, every second counts. An incorrect configuration in a single deployment can bring down entire systems, shut down services, and cost the business millions. Hence, DevOps engineers offer added value by ensuring automated build, continuous delivery, and security of the cloud-native infrastructure. But finding the right DevOps talent

The candidate experience makeover, winning top talent

Recruiting is no longer just about filling positions. It is about creating an experience that leaves candidates feeling valued, respected, and excited about the prospect of working with you. If your hiring process feels transactional, outdated, or overly complicated, top talent will walk away. Worse, they will talk about it.

Candidate assessment

The Ultimate Guide to Building an HR Tech Stack

Introduction The role of HR has evolved significantly in recent years. No longer confined to administrative tasks and paperwork, HR departments now play a strategic role in shaping company culture, improving employee experiences, and driving business growth. But with this expanded role comes an increasing workload and complex challenges. Enter

AI Interviews: Transforming the Hiring Process with Artificial Intelligence

The hiring world is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. With companies constantly seeking faster, fairer, and more efficient ways to identify top talent, AI interviews are emerging as a game-changer. These AI-driven processes go beyond traditional interviews by leveraging advanced technologies like

The Ultimate Guide to New Employee Orientation: Best Practices, Ideas, and Checklist

Starting a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming for employees. A well-structured new employee orientation program helps smooth this transition, ensuring new hires feel welcomed, informed, and prepared for their roles. Organizations that invest in a strong new hire orientation see higher retention rates, improved productivity, and more

Career Stages: Understanding the Journey of Professional Growth

No matter where you are in your professional journey, the concept of "career stages" offers a roadmap to navigate your path toward success. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, understanding the stages of career development can help you set realistic goals, identify potential roadblocks, and build strategies to thrive.  Let’

Technical hiring

The Ultimate Guide to Sourcing & Recruiting Tech Talent on GitHub

Finding the right talent is more challenging than ever. With the increasing demand for skilled developers, recruiters and hiring managers are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to identify and attract top talent. One platform that has emerged as a goldmine for sourcing technical candidates is GitHub. As the