CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
20 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
'First salary offer is never final': Ex-HR says freshers are too scared to try’ and reveals trick to negotiate for the best salaryA viral Reddit post claiming that most Indian freshers lose money by accepting the first salary offer without negotiating has triggered a m...
18 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
The exact day to follow up after a final round: An HR insider reveals what's really happening when a company goes silent after your interviewA former HR professional from a major tech company explains why silence after a final interview often has little to do with candidate perfo...
17 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Bengaluru techie after quitting Rs 2.5 lakhs per month corporate job, now does odd jobs and travels: ‘Income has dropped but life is meaningful’Apeksha Jain traded a Rs 2.5 lakh monthly salary for a life of travel and simple work. After years in corporate roles, she found fulfillmen...
15 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
After mass layoffs, Oracle pulls campus offers at IITs & NITsUS tech giant Oracle has rescinded dozens of job offers extended to students at premier Indian engineering institutes, including IITs and N...
15 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Job seeker gets rejected at online interview due to unstable internet. But boss gives him second chance after unexpected error in office meeting. ‘Always be empathetic’A job seeker faced rejection due to internet problems during an online interview. The hiring manager later encountered a similar issue with...
14 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Antonio Banderas: 'Expectation is the mother of all frustration' - Why unrealistic expectations often lead to disappointment, explained by The Mask of Zorro, Desperado, Pain and Glory actorActor Antonio Banderas' old quote on expectation and frustration is trending again. The saying highlights how unmet expectations lead to di...
10 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Sundar Pichai: 'Let yourself feel insecure from time to time. It helps you grow'Why Google CEO believes self-doubt can actually help people growGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai's words offer a fresh perspective on insecurity. He suggests that feeling uncertain is not a sign of failure but a...
10 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Don't chose 11 am slot for an interview, says a career consultant. Google Gemini mostly agrees and gives the reasonJob interview anxiety is common. Career coach Simon Ingari suggests avoiding 11 am interview slots. He believes interviewers may be tired o...
09 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Never let the future disturb you; you will meet it, if you…’ - Why peace disappears when people live too far ahead in time, explained by the Stoic philosopherQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius suggests that fear of the future often creates more suffering than the actual challenges themselves. In...
08 May, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
The one thing candidates get wrong about resume gaps that this person accidentally got very right - interviewers loved itJob seekers often fear resume gaps. One professional's honest approach to explaining career breaks surprised many. Instead of elaborate sto...
06 May, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Job seeker clicks ‘yes’ to a skill they don’t have to beat auto-rejections; now an interview call has left them facing a tough questionA job applicant's white lie on an application about EHR system experience has sparked a debate online. Having falsely claimed direct experi...
04 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
PhD dropout, 9 months experience: Ankur Warikoo's one fearless answer in MBA interview got him into ISB. What did he say?Ankur Warikoo faced a tough MBA interview in 2005. Despite a less-than-ideal profile, his candid admission about seeking direction impresse...
04 May, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Why Employers Freeze Hiring Before Major Workplace ChangesHiring freezes, often seen as cost-saving, can signal deeper organizational shifts like restructuring, budget cuts, or a change in business...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
10 affirmations candidates can use before stepping into an interview to attract confidence and good fortuneAffirmations are brief, intentional statements designed to foster positive thinking and self-belief. When practiced regularly, they can hel...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
71,000 tech layoffs in 2026 already, are you next? Ankur Warikoo shares 3 warning signs to look out for and 5 ways to secure your jobTech jobs face uncertainty with many layoffs. Ankur Warikoo shares early signs of job risk. These include work being sidelined, lack of man...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Noida techie shares flatmate’s struggle: From interviews to rejections, friend opens up on stress, silence and job hunt pressureA tech professional in Noida shared his flatmate's difficult job search. The unemployed individual faces constant rejection, primarily due ...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.18 PM IST