With a footfall of over 1500, the event turns out to be a spectacular success
April 7 2016, 13.44 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Pune,April 7th , 2016: Aasaanjobs (www.aasaanjobs.com), the leading recruitment portal for entry-level and blue collar jobs was the recruitment partner for the well-attended job fair “Navi Disha- Ujjwal Bhaivshyachi” a business, self-employment and jobs fair targeting youth and women. It was an initiative of MIDC in association with the local Gram Panchayat and was held in Talegaon, Pune District of Maharashtra on April 3,2016. It was aimed at streamlining the flow of information in the job market of the region and at catalyzing employment.
The event, with a footfall of over 1500, received a tremendous response from all stakeholders. It was inaugurated by famous actor Manoj Joshi (of Chanakya fame) and Mr. Manohar Surdas, Public Relations Officer, MIDC along with Mr. Dattatrey Padwal, Village sarpanch.
Several top companies were present at the fair as recruiters including Burger King, Mahindra Finance, Faasos, Uber, Axis Bank, Syndicate Bank,XAMCHECK, Opinio, Save the Children,Labour Net,Bank of Maharashtra and Mahindra Logistics amongst others. Four training agencies, Aspire Knowledge and Skills, I Create India, Swayam Shikshan Prayog and Don Bosco Training were also present at the job fair.
Aasaanjobs registered over 400 potential candidates across job roles such as welding, sales, operations and logistics at the fair held in Navlakh Umbre ZP School, Navlakh Umbre in Talegaon, Maharashtra.
Speaking on its role in the job fair, Aasaanjobs Co-Founder, Kunal Jadhav said “We are all collectively pleased at the response that “Navi Disha” has received. It was conceptualized with a single-minded vision to eliminate the dearth of information that exists in the employment scenario of the industrial region of Talegaon. The fair sought to alleviate the barriers of infrastructure, knowledge and technology that act as roadblocks to the residents of the area in finding meaningful employment.”
He added, “By registering 400 candidates, we have inched much closer to the overall vision of connecting recruiters with potential employees. Through the fair, good candidates have received well-deserved exposure to large companies. We were very happy to know that the candidates were well-versed with apps and their usage and were quickly able to understand that a Job search is available to be downloaded from Google Play. It gives us confidence in using technology to solve the recruitment problem pan-India.”
Mr. Manohar Surdas, Public Relations Officer, MIDC said,“MIDC’s vision is to enable the youth of the region to upskill as times change and the dynamics of the job market evolve with technology. Through this job fair, we wanted to help them navigate their way into the future and find employment that fulfils their financial, emotional and mental needs. “Navi Disha” is a one-of-its kind project in the country and we are proud to have pioneered it in Talegaon. It is also a manifestation of our commitment to go the extra mile in helping the residents of Talegaon in every possible way to ensure a collectively brighter tomorrow. “
At the job fair, residents of Talegaon gained insights into how creating their profiles on Aasaanjobs is not just extremely easy but also highly effective. Aasaanjobs offers multi-lingual platforms where candidates can sign up. Its services are available as an app on Android devices which are hugely popular in the region. Candidates still using feature phones can also use its WAP website for easy accessibility.
At “Navi Disha”, potential employees also benefitted from advice and guidance of Aasaanjobs experts regarding the kind of jobs suitable for them and the skills they must sharpen to enhance their chances of employment. Job seekers were also given tips for interviews and other steps in the hiring process so that they could accelerate the pace of their career growth.
About Aasaanjobs: An end-to-end recruitment service in the entry level recruitment and staffing space, Aasaanjobs bridges the gap between employers and job seekers through a two-way matchmaking system on their web portal as well as mobile app. For more details on the various services that Aasaanjobs provides, one can visit their website.
Aasaanjobs is an online marketplace for entry-level and blue collar jobs. It provides a platform for recruiters and job seekers to interact seamlessly. The company’s advanced, two-way matchmaking algorithm filters through its database to only connect candidates whose profiles and job expectations meet client requirements. This makes the entire process quick, effective and convenient for both job seekers and recruiters.
Founded in November 2014, Aasaanjobs is based out of Mumbai. It has been funded by Aspada, IDG Ventures and Inventus Capital Partners. The team size currently stands at around 150 people. The company’s inception was inspired by the unregulated recruitment market in India as far as entry-level and blue collar jobs go. The team behind Aasaanjobs seeks to leverage India’s rich human resource pool by making recruitment easy for all parties involved. To achieve this, it has initiated the process of creating a digital identity for every job seeker and has launched an exhaustive outreach programme to attract skilled candidates.
Aasaanjobs’ USPis its innovative technology-backed solutions that solve the problem of recruitment in a largely unstructured segment in a number of ways. It offers a multilingual website to reach out to people with diverse backgrounds as well as a WAP website to engage with candidates still using feature phones. It has also created an assessment module for candidates that can be accessed through both mobile and web platforms. It is also equipped with a feature that enables ‘selfie’ interviews via video which increases the speed of the hiring process tremendously. The chat feature provides easy assistance to address client as well as candidate queries. Aasaanjobs has also created a convenient app for various stakeholders in the hiring process; an app each for job seekers, partners (manpower and training agencies) and employers who wish to shortlist candidates efficiently.
For recruiters specifically, Aasaanjobs offers access to a verified database.A one-click feedback mechanism is integrated with a job seeker’s ratings, which enables prospective employers to hire smartly. Recruiters also have several plans to choose from based on their specific requirements, offering a more personalised and flexible hiring experience to them. The offering of temporary staffing services takes care of bulk hiring requirements while saving recruiters from payroll disbursement hassles.
On the supply side, Aasaanjobs is fast becoming the go-to medium through which job seekers in the target segment are able to transform their lives and realise their career aspirations through technology. The Aasaanjobs filters are based on location and salary bracket which help job seekers take the right decision on whether or not to apply for a particular job.
Aasaanjobs was a part of the RISE conference held in Hong Kong in 2015 showcasing top start-ups in Asia. It was also a part of the Global Business Forum held in Goa, attracting entrepreneurs and start-up founders alike.
In the future, Aasaanjobsaims to become an 'HR in Cloud' guiding job seekers through the different stages of an ascending career path and helping them fulfil their skilling needs and get a job. For the recruiters, it envisions becoming the ultimate partner in creating a productive and convenient workplace.