A victim, a resident of Ameenpur on the outskirts of the city, filed a complaint stating that he was approached by a fraudster claiming to be an HR representative from a Madhapur-based job consultancy. The fraudsters orchestrated a fake recruitment process and induced the victim to pay 3 lakh in instalments for processing and placement charges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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