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Careers with Colgate Palmolive India

Recruitment Process
Following steps are taken to recruit candidates:
1. Short listing- in this step, applicants CVs are short listed on the basis of the job description.

2. Preliminary Assessment- the short listed candidates in the first round then go through introductory round in which emphasis is given on the functional competencies of the candidate. For certain positions, the candidates are given case studies for analysis and presentations.

3. Final Interview- candidates who clear first round of interview go through final round of interview with functional heads.

4. Medical Evaluation-selected candidates are then asked to undergo medical test by Colgate.
Sourcing Talent

Colgate-Palmolive India does not discriminate against any employer or candidate on the basis of community, religion, race, gender, age, marital status, etc. Also, the company does not differentiate between the lateral recruits and the management trainees in terms of career growth. The two important sources of the company to recruit candidates are:
1. Internet-Colgate jobs are posted on various jobsites, such as jobstreet.com viewed by millions of jobseekers.
2. Resume database- the company maintains its own database of candidates who apply.

The candidates can upload their resumes at www.colgate.co.in/careers.

Competencies Required

Colgate-Palmolive India emphasizes a lot on recruiting people with the right profiles. The competencies required in a candidate are:
1. Leadership Competencies- such as, good interpersonal skills, team leading skills, 'can-do' attitude
2. Functional Competencies- such as, strong analytical skills, good functional knowledge, result orientation, innovation to bring continuous improvement.

Campus Recruitment

Colgate-Palmolive India visits premier B-Schools to recruit candidates. The company offers management trainees specialization in various areas such as:
1. Human Resource
2. Sales & Marketing
3. Supply Chain
The company also offers Summer Trainee Program (STP).