Opportunity brief
Round 1 (Unstop): HR MindSpark (Online Quiz):
Participants will attempt a time-bound quiz covering:
- Basic HR concepts and terminology
- Workplace and organizational scenarios
- Logical thinking and aptitude
This round tests how well participants understand the foundation of Human Resource Management. Shortlisted teams will move on to the next round.
Duration: 35 Minutes:
Round 2: People Puzzle (HR Case Study):
Shortlisted teams will be given a realistic HR case involving challenges such as hiring, employee retention, performance management, or workplace conflict. Teams must analyze the situation, identify the key issues, and develop practical and strategic HR solutions.
Teams need to submit their documents within the deadline and the teams shortlisted for the 3rd round will have their presentations held offline. The round will assess analytical ability, HR knowledge, strategic thinking, teamwork, and clarity of thought.
Detailed case instructions, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria will be shared along with the case study.
Structures:
- Teams will be given a realistic HR case study.
- The case may involve issues like hiring challenges, employee retention, performance management, or workplace conflict.
- Teams must analyze the situation and propose clear, practical HR solutions within a limited time.
- This round evaluates analytical ability, teamwork, and clarity of thought.
Round 3: HR Negotiation Arena (offline):
Shortlisted teams of Round 2 will have their presentations offline.
Teams shortlisted from Round 2 will present their case solutions offline before moving into an engaging HR negotiation challenge. Participants will navigate workplace scenarios, negotiate strategically, and make critical HR decisions under pressure.
Rules:
- Each team must consist of 2-4 members.
- All team members must be from the same college.
- No limit on the number of teams from each college.
- All undergraduate and post-graduate students are eligible to participate.
- A person can register as part of only one team for one event. Violation of this rule will lead to disqualification of the entire team. Submission of videos/ presentations will not be accepted post the deadline.
- Certificates to all participants.
Guidelines:
- Eligibility: Open to Engineering Students, MBA Students, UG, PG
- Team Participation, Team Size: 2-4 Members
- Cross-college teams are not allowed
Disclaimer:
- The Third Place for an event will be awarded only if the number of participating teams is six or more for that event.
General Instructions:
- Multiple Event Registrations: Teams may register for multiple events conducted on the same day. However, if a team qualifies for subsequent rounds of two or more events with overlapping schedules, it must choose and continue with only one event. The organisers will not delay or reschedule events to accommodate such conflicts.
- Team Composition: The team composition submitted during registration shall remain final. No addition, substitution or replacement of team members will be permitted on the day of the event. Any unauthorised change in team composition may result in disqualification.
- Punctuality & Schedule: Participants must report at the designated venue within the specified reporting time and adhere to the event schedule. Teams are responsible for managing their participation across multiple events. Delays caused by participation in another event will not be considered grounds for postponement.
- Rules & Decisions: All participants must abide by the rules and instructions of the organising committee and event coordinators. Judges' decisions regarding evaluation and results, and the organising committee's decisions regarding rules, scheduling and conduct, shall be final and binding.
- Disqualification: The organising committee reserves the right to disqualify any team or participant for violation of the rules, misconduct, unauthorised changes in team composition, or actions that disrupt the smooth conduct of the event.
- Schedule Changes: The organising committee reserves the right to modify event timings, venues or procedures in case of unforeseen circumstances. Any changes communicated through official channels shall be binding on all participants.