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Indian Recruiter Rejects Candidate Because Their Old Office Was 600 Meters Away
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
In a bizarre case, a job candidate was denied because their prior employer was near the potential new workplace.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Broke Down And Cried': Man Unable To Land Job Despite Trying For 1.5 Years
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An applicant detailed that he broke down and cried after receiving another rejection, having been unemployed for 1.5 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Claims Using Indian Surname In "Fake" Resume Increased Job Chances, Sparks Debate
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
After facing rejections, the man claimed that he decided to make a "fake resume" and change his last name to 'Singh'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Applicant Asks Recruiter About Company's Low Glassdoor Rating, Gets Instantly Rejected: 'I Panicked'
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A job applicant panicked and asked about the company's Glassdoor rating early in the interview, leading to a prompt rejection.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fed Up With Rejections, Job Seeker Posts Negative Glassdoor Reviews For Bad Companies: 'Sick And Tired'
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A job seeker said they were posting negative reviews about companies that had a terrible interview etiquette.
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www.ndtv.com
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Unemployed Techie Walks Into 7 Offices With Resumes, Shares 'Strange' Experience
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An unemployed techie decided to take the old-school approach of walking into the companies and offering his resume to fish for a job.
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www.ndtv.com
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Job Applicant Receives Rejection Email After Nearly A Year: 'Closure I Didn't Know I Needed'
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The applicant applied for a mid-level marketing coordinator position last year but was ghosted by the company until earlier this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chartered Accountant Denied US Visa After Brief Interview, Shares Questions Asked: "Pure Gamble And Luck"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The 31-year-old applicant, who earns Rs 1.25 lakh per month and works as a finance manager, had planned a two-week holiday to the United States.
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www.ndtv.com
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"It Seems Impossible": Indian Techie Abandons Google Job Dream After 8 Rejections, Divides Internet
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The techie detailed his repeated rejections for a Google Product Manager role despite a strong profile and months of effort.
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www.ndtv.com
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Earning Rs 2.76 Lakh A Month? Sweden Could Offer You PR
- Monday September 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Getting a PR in Sweden isn't a dream anymore! Check out this guide to getting a hassle-free PR in Sweden as an Indian.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Barcelona Legend Xavi Applies For Indian Football Team Coach Job, Rejected. Here's Why
- Friday July 25, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Xavi's last managerial stint saw him take charge his beloved Barcelona between 2021 and 2024 before being sacked by the board.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Job Applicant Rejected For Not Having 5 Years Experience In 2023-Launched Software
- Sunday May 25, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post went viral, with many professionals chiming in to share their own tales of absurd job requirements or simply expressing their incredulity at the situation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi HR Exposes Disturbing Messages From Rejected Job Applicants: "You Are Beautiful"
- Saturday May 24, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A recruiter's post about a candidate's inappropriate messages went viral, sparking a discussion about professional boundaries and unprofessional behavior in job applications.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rejected For Using Public Transport: Reddit User Shares Bizarre Job Interview Experience
- Sunday May 11, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The viral post ignited discussions on hiring practices and outdated biases, with some noting that public transport is a common commuting choice for millions globally.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Recruiter Rejects Candidate Because Their Old Office Was 600 Meters Away
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
In a bizarre case, a job candidate was denied because their prior employer was near the potential new workplace.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Broke Down And Cried': Man Unable To Land Job Despite Trying For 1.5 Years
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An applicant detailed that he broke down and cried after receiving another rejection, having been unemployed for 1.5 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Claims Using Indian Surname In "Fake" Resume Increased Job Chances, Sparks Debate
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
After facing rejections, the man claimed that he decided to make a "fake resume" and change his last name to 'Singh'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Applicant Asks Recruiter About Company's Low Glassdoor Rating, Gets Instantly Rejected: 'I Panicked'
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A job applicant panicked and asked about the company's Glassdoor rating early in the interview, leading to a prompt rejection.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fed Up With Rejections, Job Seeker Posts Negative Glassdoor Reviews For Bad Companies: 'Sick And Tired'
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A job seeker said they were posting negative reviews about companies that had a terrible interview etiquette.
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www.ndtv.com
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Unemployed Techie Walks Into 7 Offices With Resumes, Shares 'Strange' Experience
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An unemployed techie decided to take the old-school approach of walking into the companies and offering his resume to fish for a job.
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www.ndtv.com
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Job Applicant Receives Rejection Email After Nearly A Year: 'Closure I Didn't Know I Needed'
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The applicant applied for a mid-level marketing coordinator position last year but was ghosted by the company until earlier this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chartered Accountant Denied US Visa After Brief Interview, Shares Questions Asked: "Pure Gamble And Luck"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The 31-year-old applicant, who earns Rs 1.25 lakh per month and works as a finance manager, had planned a two-week holiday to the United States.
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www.ndtv.com
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"It Seems Impossible": Indian Techie Abandons Google Job Dream After 8 Rejections, Divides Internet
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The techie detailed his repeated rejections for a Google Product Manager role despite a strong profile and months of effort.
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www.ndtv.com
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Earning Rs 2.76 Lakh A Month? Sweden Could Offer You PR
- Monday September 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Getting a PR in Sweden isn't a dream anymore! Check out this guide to getting a hassle-free PR in Sweden as an Indian.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Barcelona Legend Xavi Applies For Indian Football Team Coach Job, Rejected. Here's Why
- Friday July 25, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Xavi's last managerial stint saw him take charge his beloved Barcelona between 2021 and 2024 before being sacked by the board.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Job Applicant Rejected For Not Having 5 Years Experience In 2023-Launched Software
- Sunday May 25, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post went viral, with many professionals chiming in to share their own tales of absurd job requirements or simply expressing their incredulity at the situation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi HR Exposes Disturbing Messages From Rejected Job Applicants: "You Are Beautiful"
- Saturday May 24, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A recruiter's post about a candidate's inappropriate messages went viral, sparking a discussion about professional boundaries and unprofessional behavior in job applications.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rejected For Using Public Transport: Reddit User Shares Bizarre Job Interview Experience
- Sunday May 11, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The viral post ignited discussions on hiring practices and outdated biases, with some noting that public transport is a common commuting choice for millions globally.
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www.ndtv.com