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• IIM Ranchi sees 33% rise in domestic salary package

  Ninety-six companies participated in the placement process. The top 10% of students recorded a 7.7% rise in average CTC, while the top 25% witnessed a 6.6% increase compared to the previous year.

  

• IIT-Patna placement: Over 450 students secure job offers so far this season

  ​The students of IIT-Patna have secured more than 450 job offers from over 220 companies till date during the ongoing placement season. Many more students are likely to secure job offers as a number of companies are yet to visit the campus, said IIT-P's training and placement officer Kripa Shankar Singh.

  

• Techie came for a job interview. But ended up teaching the interviewer a lesson in professionalism

  A recruitment manager on Developers India subreddit was impressed by a candidate's exceptional professionalism during a job interview. The candidate demonstrated punctuality, formal attire, and composed demeanor, setting him apart from others. His thoughtful answers, tactful handling of curveball questions, and a follow-up email expressing gratitude and seeking feedback left a lasting positive impression on the recruiter.

  

• Recruiter asks ‘why we shouldn’t hire you’, but gets annoyed when candidate asks ‘why I shouldn’t join your company’

  A job interview took a strange turn for a senior professional. The interviewer posed an odd question, unsettling the candidate. The candidate retaliated with a pointed question. This led to a dismissive response and a sour end. The candidate vented online, igniting a discussion. The discussion was about toxic interview culture and power dynamics in hiring.

  

• Woman turns down job over Saturday shifts, but her reason left HR impressed

  An HR professional's LinkedIn post praising a Gen Z candidate's refusal of a job requiring Saturday work has gone viral. The candidate prioritised work-life balance, stating she didn't want burnout by 30, which initially surprised the HR professional.

  

• Remote job or remote Joke? Candidate gets rejected for remote job due to her location

  A job seeker faced rejection for a remote role. The reason was her location. This was despite no location restrictions mentioned. The candidate responded politely. She pointed out the lack of clarity in the job listing. Her response is now gaining online praise. Many support her for calling out the misleading practice.

  

• TISS Mumbai HRM & LR final placements sees mean CTC of Rs 28.2 lakh for Class of 2025

  ​The highest CTC was Rs 36.25 lakh, while the average CTC of the top 10% and top 25% was Rs 35.92 lakh and Rs 34.46 lakh, respectively. According to a statement from the institute, 60 students out of the participating cohort of 70 received a package of Rs 20 lakh and above.Around 43% of the cohort i.e. 30 out of 70 students received Pre-Placement offers (PPOs), TISS Mumbai said.

  

• Cognizant to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025

  ​This year, Kumar noted that the company plans to hire many more fresh graduates to build a stronger workforce pyramid, especially since managed services projects have increased over the past two years.

  

• China’s DeepSeek that created havoc in the US tech industry is hiring for an ‘urgent’ job

  DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is shifting its focus from research to commercialization, seeking product management and design talent to develop intelligent products based on its language models. The company, known for its cost-effective R1 model, is also hiring C-suite executives and preparing to launch its R2 model. DeepSeek's open-source approach contrasts with its American counterparts.

  

• Low-paying jobs don't require more than 1 interview, argues career coach

  In his widely shared post, Nick S wrote, “Jobs paying under $50k should have a 1-interview hiring process. Full stop, period.” He criticized the excessive demands placed on candidates for low-paying positions, pointing out that such roles often don’t require extensive vetting or elaborate assessments. “Hiring for entry-level roles doesn’t require a Ph.D. in Interviewology,” he added with a touch of sarcasm. “We don’t need the candidate to solve world hunger on the spot to prove they’re worth the paycheck.”

  

• IT firm CEO on social media says he needs to replace Rs 72 LPA techie, invites job applications

  His message conveyed frustration over allocating a sizable salary to a team member who, according to him, was not meeting expectations. He invited applications from experienced professionals who could take charge of the role, stressing the urgency of the situation.