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Hey there, job hunter extraordinaire đź‘‹

You’ve got your resume polished, your interview outfit ready, and your “Tell me about yourself” answer rehearsed to perfection.
But there’s one secret weapon that separates the meh candidates from the must-hire-now ones — killer research.

Let’s make that fun, shall we? Here are 5 quirky (and actually useful) ways to research the company and your interviewer before your big chat.

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We’re kicking off Playbook 5.0 - the working room for HR leaders who don’t want platitudes, only playbooks.

After four editions and thousands of conversations (our Playbook series has attracted 16k+ signups and thousands of live attendees), we’re back to close out the year with a focused, tactical, future-ready conversation: how HR designs work, talent and value in uncertain times.

When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 12 - 6 PM IST

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  • And of course…those gorgeous , LinkedIn-worthy CERTIFICATES!

If you’re a people leader wrestling with hybrid, AI, pay transparency or what “career” looks like now — this one’s for you. See you there!

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