Flipkart on Thursday announced a partnership with Udacity, an online learning company to hire graduates based on capabilities they have built through Udacity's Nanodegree programs.
This move showcases how organisations such as Flipkart are opening opportunities to graduates who have built expertise through online education platforms such as Udacity.
Breaking away from convention, Flipkart hired students based on their Nanodegree projects and Udacity profiles.
There were no in-person interview or group exercises. This "interview-less hiring" approach enabled Flipkart to hire talent swiftly, shortening the hiring process and giving it an edge in the hunt for talented professionals.
The three graduates hired have already started working at Flipkart with the mobile development team. These graduates of Udacity's Android Developer Nanodegree moved from New Delhi to Bengaluru. They are the first ones to join the team and both companies expect more to follow.
Peeyush Ranjan, chief technology officer, Flipkart, said, "The kind of disruptive work that we do at Flipkart demands a world-class talent pool and we are constantly on the lookout for experts who can solve the problems of Indian consumers."
"The conventional hiring process often comes down to the performance of the candidate on that specific day, which may not be a true reflection of their skills and temperament. This is where a partner like Udacity comes into the picture," he said.
"Flipkart is one of the most innovative companies in the way it approaches the market," said Sebastian Thrun, co-founder and CEO of Udacity.
"Our goal is to have our Nanodegree graduates be in demand for the jobs of today, like mobile, data analyst, web development and machine learning among others. We are thrilled to work with Flipkart on this program and look forward to deepening our collaboration."