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'Why Should I Share My CTC?' Job Seeker Challenges HR Practice, Internet Divided
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A job seeker's Reddit post questioning why recruiters ask for current CTC before an interview has sparked a debate over salary transparency.
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www.ndtv.com
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Recruiter "Instantly" Rejects Candidate Over Salary Question, Viral Post Sparks Debate
- Tuesday July 28, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The candidate shared a screenshot of the conversation on Reddit without revealing the name of the company.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Silence Is Killing Me": Job Seeker Claims Company Ghosted Them After 5 Rounds, Seeks Career Advice
- Sunday July 26, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The candidate revealed that "the MD [Managing Director] interview got scheduled twice and cancelled both times."
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www.ndtv.com
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'Auto-Rejected In 2 Minutes': Man Shares How PIN Code Affected Remote Job Search
- Monday July 13, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The man stated that he later realised that a two-minute automated email is not a reflection of a candidate's worth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Job Seeker Plays Risky "Game Of Chicken" To Push Offer Up By $12,000, Sparks Debate
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The user revealed that the approach paid off, as after some back-and-forth, the employer increased the offer by $12,000 to close the gap.
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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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'I Feel Numb': Applicant With Master's Degree Unemployed For A Year Despite Applying For 12,000 Jobs
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An applicant with a master's degree remains unemployed despite applying to 12,000 jobs in a year.
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www.ndtv.com
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Reddit User Stunned After Mumbai Recruiter Asks "Intrusive" Questions About Family Income, Marriage Plans
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A job seeker recently shared a troubling experience where a recruiter asked a series of strange questions during an interview, which left them stunned.
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www.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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Techie Reveals Why 90% Of Job Seekers Fail In Selection Process
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Abhishek Nair, a former software developer, shared six critical mistakes job seekers make that prevent them from getting hired, including lack of practical experience, poor personal branding, and ineffective networking.
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www.ndtv.com
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CSharpCorner Launches Blockchain Initiative to Connect Software Professionals With Recruiters: Details
- Thursday January 2, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
CSharpCorner has launched a blockchain-based Certification Programme, enabling developers to upskill in advanced technologies and secure permanently verified credentials. This initiative highlights the practical applications of blockchain technology.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian-Origin Man Advises Job Seekers To Decline Offers If Boss Mixes English With Hindi
- Monday August 5, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Many users on X commented that Mr Ganesh was out of touch with the realities of the Indian job market and society.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Why Should I Share My CTC?' Job Seeker Challenges HR Practice, Internet Divided
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A job seeker's Reddit post questioning why recruiters ask for current CTC before an interview has sparked a debate over salary transparency.
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www.ndtv.com
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Recruiter "Instantly" Rejects Candidate Over Salary Question, Viral Post Sparks Debate
- Tuesday July 28, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The candidate shared a screenshot of the conversation on Reddit without revealing the name of the company.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Silence Is Killing Me": Job Seeker Claims Company Ghosted Them After 5 Rounds, Seeks Career Advice
- Sunday July 26, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The candidate revealed that "the MD [Managing Director] interview got scheduled twice and cancelled both times."
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www.ndtv.com
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'Auto-Rejected In 2 Minutes': Man Shares How PIN Code Affected Remote Job Search
- Monday July 13, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The man stated that he later realised that a two-minute automated email is not a reflection of a candidate's worth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Job Seeker Plays Risky "Game Of Chicken" To Push Offer Up By $12,000, Sparks Debate
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The user revealed that the approach paid off, as after some back-and-forth, the employer increased the offer by $12,000 to close the gap.
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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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'I Feel Numb': Applicant With Master's Degree Unemployed For A Year Despite Applying For 12,000 Jobs
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An applicant with a master's degree remains unemployed despite applying to 12,000 jobs in a year.
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www.ndtv.com
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Reddit User Stunned After Mumbai Recruiter Asks "Intrusive" Questions About Family Income, Marriage Plans
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A job seeker recently shared a troubling experience where a recruiter asked a series of strange questions during an interview, which left them stunned.
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www.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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Techie Reveals Why 90% Of Job Seekers Fail In Selection Process
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Abhishek Nair, a former software developer, shared six critical mistakes job seekers make that prevent them from getting hired, including lack of practical experience, poor personal branding, and ineffective networking.
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www.ndtv.com
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CSharpCorner Launches Blockchain Initiative to Connect Software Professionals With Recruiters: Details
- Thursday January 2, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
CSharpCorner has launched a blockchain-based Certification Programme, enabling developers to upskill in advanced technologies and secure permanently verified credentials. This initiative highlights the practical applications of blockchain technology.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian-Origin Man Advises Job Seekers To Decline Offers If Boss Mixes English With Hindi
- Monday August 5, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Many users on X commented that Mr Ganesh was out of touch with the realities of the Indian job market and society.
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www.ndtv.com