BANGALORE: The job market is always shifting and HR personnel are doing their best to find the right person for the job. While traditional methods like employee referrals are still in use, recruiters are now turning to behavioral tools like psychometric tests and SWOT analysis to pick the best. Economictimes.indiatimes.com has compiled a list of tactics that will help you maintain an edge. In this fast-paced job market:

Be Curious

Aditya Narayan Mishra, president of staffing, Randstad India says 'Show an interest in your industry and its functions,’ if you move beyond your comfort zone and take on challenges in different domains of your company and industry, it signals that you are gunning for the top.

'Analytical skills and a finer eye for detail are also vital,' says Somesh Dasgupta, president, of the National Institute of Personnel Management.

Embrace Diversity

With companies today going global faster than ever before, employees should know the value of different thoughts and perspectives, emphasizes Sandeep Kohli, the HR director of Ernst & Young. E

'Employees must be able to collaborate, capitalize on differences, and work effectively with colleagues who are different from them,' he adds.

Network Heavily

'Interpersonal skills are an effective tool to stay ahead in the job market', says Dasgupta. 'Connectivity matters, both inside and outside your organization.' 

Use Technology

Effectively communicating on social media platforms, following online trends, and knowing how to use of the information available on the internet are mandatory skills.

Interact Offline

Take time to know your college, 'Don't send an email to a colleague sitting two desks away,' advises Mishra. 'Work on interpersonal relations; the trick is to build a balance between your online presence and offline interactions.'

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