April 27, 2010 10:38:29 am
It may sound strange but some recruiters these days are said to be looking for a candidate with good birth chart.
Indian Council of Astrological Sciences has claimed that companies have been consulting astrologers for recruiting and sacking employees.
“Now several companies are consulting astrologers for hiring and firing the professionals,” said Justice S N Kapoor,Chairperson International wing of ICAS and former Judge of Delhi High Court.
“If Mars is in the 3rd house suspected by Moon and Mercury,one has a tendency to betray those who believe in him,” Kapoor said while explaining how astrology helps Human Resource Managers.
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“It is a recent trend. Some companies prepare the birth chart (Kundli) of an applicant on computer through Kundli software or consult the astrologer,” Dinesh Jain,President,Noida Management Association,said.
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