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Candidate gets rejected for eating snacks offered in job interview. HR says he should have chosen water instead. ‘I am actually relieved.’A job applicant faced rejection after choosing snacks over water during an interview. The company cited this as an informal behavioural ass...
HR offered a 100% hike to candidate willing to accept lower pay; speechless, he learns it wasn’t just about him being the ‘strongest candidate’A viral X post about a job interview is sparking conversations around toxic workplaces, salary negotiations, and ethical hiring practices. ...
‘Promoted, burnt out, or quit quietly?’: Gen Z candidate’s question on job interview gives HR a reality check on modern hiringGen Z employees are changing workplace culture. They seek work-life balance and mental health support. They question toxic environments and...
Founder says Meta tried hiring him days after firing 8,000 employees: 'What happened to employee retention?'Tech giant Meta's decision to interview a senior candidate while simultaneously laying off thousands of employees has ignited a fierce deba...
‘Team scapegoat’: Introvert worker says manager purposefully gives incomplete instructions to blame her when things go wrong while ‘star employee’ wins office politics by ‘fake laughing’ at boss’s jokesA new employee feels scapegoated at work due to a manager providing incomplete instructions and blaming newer hires for problems. The situa...
Employee's toxic boss threatened to blacklist him — here's the smart way he outsmarted him completelyFake reference job strategy is rising fast in modern hiring trends. Nearly 70% employers still rely on reference checks. That single call c...
‘No drama, no disrespect, just directness’: Gen Z employee waits 1 hour for interview, still gets rejected. But her reply to HR reveals who really lostCareer counsellor Simon Ingari shared a story of a Gen Z candidate who calmly called out delays and the salary not being listed in the job ...
Interview becomes humiliation: Job candidate says panel laughed at his qualifications. 'I lost all confidence'A job candidate’s account of a distressing interview has gone viral on Reddit, where they claimed interviewers mocked their qualifications ...
Gurgaon startup job firing: Founder says 'take today as your last day' minutes after employee asks to skip event. Internet dividedGurgaon-based startup founder’s blunt decision to fire an employee via chat, citing a “no-notice period policy”, has sparked a wider debate...
Jobseeker is asked for class 10 and 12 grades, gets outraged: ‘How’s this normal?’An applicant expressed frustration over Indian employers' continued reliance on Class 10 and 12 marks. The focus on outdated documents like...
Techie is angry with 'zero courtesy' Bengaluru hiring manager. What happened during the interview?A tech professional's experience highlights unprofessional hiring practices in Bengaluru. The hiring manager was late and dismissive during...
Employee resigns after boss insists he return to work with a broken leg, sparking fresh debate on toxic workplacesA WhatsApp exchange revealing a manager's insensitive response to an employee's broken leg has ignited a debate on toxic work culture. Desp...
Senior techie's confidence shattered with 'Why shouldn’t we hire you' in job interview. Internet has a smarter answerA job interview took a strange turn for a senior professional. The interviewer posed an odd question, unsettling the candidate. The candida...
Toxic workplace alert: 5 interview warning signs you need to knowJob interviews are not just about impressing employers; they also give candidates a chance to assess workplace culture. Career experts at r...
What no one tells you about job hunting: Lessons and hiring trends from 88 interviews you must knowA Reddit user who went through 88 job interviews shared key insights about hiring trends, red flags, and strategies for job seekers. Their ...
Is King Charles a 'bully'? Former palace staffer raises allegations, 'they treat you like...'King Charles III is accused of fostering a toxic work environment in royal palaces, according to former staff on Glassdoor. Allegations of ...
In new job trend, many employees are resigning without another offer. HR expert's explanation will surprise youHR specialist Nikita Farswan observed employees increasingly resigning without job offers, prioritizing work-life balance and mental health...
Ex-Infosys worker slams company for discrimination against Hindi speakers, quits over toxic work cultureBhupendra Vishwakarma, a former Infosys employee, has shared his reasons for leaving the company, citing lack of financial growth, unfair w...
"I couldn't compromise my self-respect...": What led Pune techie to leave Infosys without another job offerBhupendra Vishwakarma outlined his reasons for quitting Infosys, citing lack of financial growth, unfair workload distribution, stagnant ca...
Immigration law meets Facebook: Decoding the discrimination lawsuit against the social media giantAre the Indian workers better trained for these jobs than their American counterparts? Are they better workers? Are they more diligent? Are...