Application Process


Stage 1

STAGE 1

1A (Online Application): Candidates register online by submitting their details and by following the online application process.

1B (Application Form): Applicants would be taking the Online Application test

5th May – 26th August
Result announcement: 30th August
Stage 2

STAGE 2

Cognitive Ability test: DDI’s Cognitive ability test will follow for eligible candidate which is a tool for online assessment of one’s cognitive ability as it relates to success on the job. The qualified candidates will proceed to stage 3 of the Awards process.

31st August – 9th September
Result announcement: 13th September
Stage 3

STAGE 3

Leadership Assessment (Manager Ready): The shortlisted candidates undergo DDI’s online Leadership Assessment. This is a tool to identify the candidate's readiness to take managerial roles. The top candidates from this assessment will further proceed to stage 4 of the Awards process.

14th September – 21st September
Result announcement: 11th October
Stage 4

STAGE 4

4A (Video Interview): The shortlisted candidates will be required to record their video, answering pre-determined questions on video platform to assess whether the applicants display the required competencies for which the automated interviewing process is used.

13th October – 19th October

 

Vetting the Insights: This stage will involve scrutiny of the information provided by the shortlisted candidates on the basis of insights from the HR competencies. The shortlisted candidates will move to the next stage of the Awards Process

13th October Onwards
Stage 5

STAGE 5

Business Case Study: In order to further assess skills required to be a successful HR Leader, DDI will evaluate selected individuals on their business acumen by conducting a mini-assessment using a business case study method. This stage may also include a personality inventory which measures attributes or tendencies that can either enhance or derail one’s leadership effectiveness.

4th November – 16th November
Result announcement: 17th November
Stage 6

STAGE 6

Face off with the Panel: This stage will sight a one-on-one meeting of the Jury with the finalists which will lead to identifying the Emerging Future HR Leaders of 2016.

18th November onwards
Stage 6

Awards & Recognition

The selected Top Emerging Future HR Leaders will be recognized in a formal event in the presence of HR veterans of the country.