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    • Chanel HR chief reveals the first thing they look in candidates is their personality. Skills come last

      A telltale sign that the candidate is actually interested in the job at hand, beyond the brand is whether they ask any questions, Chanel HR chief Kate Isnard said. 'There is almost an emotional attachment to this brand. That’s why you need to go deeper.'

    • From 350 sqft flat in India to $25 million pay package: HubSpot CEO credits mother for success

      Despite her multi‑million‑dollar salary, Rangan works to keep her two teenage sons connected to their roots. She takes them to India every few years to show where she and her husband, who is a managing director at Goldman Sachs, grew up.

    • Goldman Sachs CEO says he doesn't hire the ‘smartest person': 'You have to be smart enough'

      According to David Solomon, life experience and adaptability matter far more than pure academic excellence. 'You can’t teach experience,' the Goldman Sachs CEO said. 'Experience matters in these big organisations.'

    • This tech CEO went from being window cleaner to billionaire. Meet Roblox's David Baszucki

      David Baszucki, 62, says the jobs he took up two to three years after graduating from college were 'the absolute worst jobs in the world'.

    • Techie quits Rs 30 LPA Oracle job to create travel content: ‘Most rewarding decision’

      'It is scary. I don't know what the future holds, but what I know is that I can always get a job in another five years, but what I can't get back is this moment, the energy, the youth, and the fire in me to explore the world,' former Oracle developer and content creator Vanathi S said.

    • 'My HR caught me cheating on her': Employee found speaking to other companies on Day 1 at new job

      Describing the exchange, the employee wrote: 'That whole conversation sounded like a breakup that’s about to happen.'

    • Ex-Infosys techie praises work culture in Germany, says India had no work-life balance

      Applying for leave in India, Kaustav Bannerjee said, felt like 'the biggest challenge' in an employee’s life. 'Nobody is willing to approve it.' Life in Germany, however, is vastly different. 'I cannot even start to praise the numerous good things,' he added.

    • Sundar Pichai says AI could take over his job as Google CEO: 'Will need to adapt'

      Contrary to the belief that only entry-level positions are at risk due to AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed that all professions will feel the impact.

    • Indian boss's reply to staffer asking for sick leave is viral: 'Trying to be the manager I never had'

      The manager shared screenshots of his interaction with a freelance web designer who fell ill shortly after starting a project.

    • CEO asks candidate 1 reason to not hire her. This work-life balance answer won her the job

      After the job interview, Beatriz Braga wrote to the CEO that she was organised and mindful of her and other's time. '(It's) very important to me,' she said.

    • 'I quit JPMorgan and took a 70% pay cut': Gurgaon co-founder says job felt 'robotic'

      Co-founder of a fintech startup, Meet Semlani, said that for him success is no longer about titles or paychecks. 'If I’m waking up and going to sleep smiling, I think I’m good,' he said.

    • Bengaluru founder responds to job applicant who asked him to 'take a chill pill': 'Whoever filled this...'

      When asked if he would consider hiring the applicant, Paras Chopra, founder of AI lab Lossfunk, said there was 'no way to contact the person'.

    • They call Gen Z entitled. Maybe they’re just tired

      Every generation thinks the next one has it easier. Yet India’s Gen Z is entering the toughest job market in decades — digital, fragmented, and unforgiving. And Gen Alpha may inherit an even more anxious world of AI, automation and endless comparison.

    • IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

      The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

    • Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

      While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

    • Woman quits banking after 14 years in JPMorgan caused burnout: 'I don't blame the bank alone'

      During her time at JPMorgan, Wilma Ramony de Souza worked long hours and travelled constantly. 'My six-year relationship ended because I rarely saw my boyfriend; I missed birthdays and Mother's Day,' she said.

    • Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

      Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

    • Google rejected Ragini Das in 2013. Now she heads its startup arm in India: 'Felt like destiny'

      Ragini Das said she accepted the job at Google after two months of conversations with their team. 'We’re on a mission to support thriving startups around the world,' she said.

    • Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

      The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.

    • Job loss jitters: How professionals in their 30s are rethinking money, careers, and life goals

      Economic uncertainty is pushing young professionals to rethink financial choices, career paths, and life goals.

    • CEO who interviewed over 500 candidates shares 3 red flags he spots in job interviews

      The Colorado-based CEO says interviews aren’t just about skills — they’re a preview of how candidates will show up day after day. 'Help them imagine what a great choice you’d be,' Eli Rubel says.

    • OPINION | The growing importance of skills in shaping employability

      In India's evolving job market, employers are prioritising practical skills over academic qualifications. Skill-based hiring, online certifications, and vocational training are reshaping career paths, driving innovation and economic progress

    • Job Hugging: The silent threat to India’s skill ambition

      India's educated youth face underemployment, with limited formal sector absorption. Job-hugging stifles innovation, wage growth, and skill upgrades, threatening economic dynamism amid automation and a stagnant talent market

    • Mumbai CEO wants to hire 'doom-scrollers' who use Instagram, YouTube for over 6 hours a day

      Monk-E’s latest hiring call turns compulsive scrolling into a full-time gig, sparking cultural commentary and career envy across LinkedIn

    • Ex-Google executive says idea of AI creating jobs is ’100% crap’: 'That’s a capitalist lie'

      'There will be a time where most incompetent CEOs will be replaced,' Mo Gawdat, who now runs his own startup, said.

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