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No house or car. Techie saving Rs 10 lakh a month even refuses to buy a TV or couch. His reason: prioritising hobbies and travelA Meta software engineer earning over Rs 2.5 crore annually lives a minimalist life in the San Francisco Bay Area, foregoing a car, couch, ...
IT reworks hiring for Gen Z; HCLTech CEO on AIHappy Thursday! India’s IT sector is seeing a sharp rise in replacement hiring as Gen Z professionals switch jobs faster. This and more in ...
Quote of the day by Zendaya: ‘I do not necessarily have a plan. I just want to do the things that make me happy and bring me joy.’Zendaya, the popular actress, embraces a life philosophy of following joy over strict plans. This approach encourages trusting instincts an...
College degree or just an 'entry ticket'? Engineer explains the reality of education beyond classrooms. 3 career skills that can helpAn engineer's Instagram post has sparked discussion online after she shared that her engineering degree contributed very little to her actu...
'Tell me about yourself': Career coach shares a three step trick to confidently answer the most dreaded job interview questionThe commonly asked “Tell me about yourself” often unsettles candidates, but career coach Madeline Mann that it shapes the entire interview....
The biggest blunder in answering ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ question in a job interview. Hiring coach revealsApproaching the 'Tell me about yourself' question strategically can enhance job interview responses. Candidates should narrate their career...
Is it okay to lie in an interview?Maintaining transparency and honesty during job interviews is crucial to preserving your reputation and career prospects. Candidates should...
Job applicant asked to dance during interview after listing it as hobby: Viral VideoA viral video on social media features a job applicant surprising a company's HR team during an interview by spontaneously dancing to 'Kajr...
Get your resume right to ensure shortlisting when applying for a jobTop companies use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software to sort and filter resumes that don’t contain keywords matching the job titl...
Top five interview questions and how to tackle them?When asked about weaknesses, it is advisable to focus on skills and abilities as an employee and not as a person.
Applying for your first job? Here's what your CV should look likePoor grammar, badly arranged sentences, jumbled sections or an over designed CV is the simplest ways to get rejected.
How to answer when asked: 'Tell us more about yourself'When such an all-encompassing question is asked, it requires an answer that gives out information pertinent to the job you have applied for.
Five ways to search for a job after a long break"Don't feel shy to approach people. Use your network in the best possible manner; upload your CV to the portals and approach as many search...
From yoga to cooking, these startup founders are perfectly balancing work and playEntrepreneurs like Naveen Tiwari, Greg Morgan and Shashank ND spill what keeps them busy post business hours.
Team sports is the best for bonding, believes InMobi founder Naveen Tewari"My family realised that in order to be doing something well, you need to find a balance between work and play. That is how I could cultiva...
Pursuing a hobby makes us actually work smarter, faster, more creatively: Blagsvedt"I learned to play the saxophone in a formal and structured format. But the piano was informal, because we had one in the house and I playe...
More Indians prefer to semi-retire before hanging up boots: SurveyIt said the prospect of financial responsibilities or being financially dependent weighs on people's minds when contemplating on retirement.
What hiring managers really want to know when they ask, 'what are your hobbies?'Hiring managers like to know that you have an array of interests and are not just focused on the type of work you do 24/7.
- Hobbies help Swiss CEOs learn valuable lessons outside the boardroom
Credit Suisse Group CEO Brady Dougan, 52, is a marathoner who says his passion for longdistance running energises him for work.
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