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IMF data shows hiring trends across Asia fell 10% in AI-exposed roles
October 21, 2026 9:27 am
For now, reduced hiring is the stronger of the two, which is why demand has fallen in exposed jobs. But the offsetting opportunities have already begun to appear, and they appear to be growing over time. The impact also differs across the region.
33% of Indian job seekers report data loss: Why even digitally native Gen Z are missing these red flags
May 07, 2026 11:09 am
Job seekers are often most vulnerable in the early stages of the process, like while browsing roles or during initial recruiter outreach – when information is limited, and trust has not yet been established.
‘Taxi drivers determine if candidates get hired’: Duolingo CEO reveals unusual hiring test
April 07, 2026 5:20 pm
Duolingo’s co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn shared on The Burnouts podcast that something as simple as how an applicant treats their airport driver can influence whether they get the job.
4 in 10 companies are posting ‘fake’ jobs: Inside the ‘ghost hiring’ trend and 3 ways to spot such a listing before you apply
April 02, 2026 5:56 pm
From signalling growth to investors to building secret talent pipelines, ‘ghost hiring’ is transforming the job market into a minefield of inactive listings.
'Lied about everything on resume': Startup founder shares how one fake hire cost him Rs 2 lakh
February 16, 2026 11:17 am
The candidate presented himself as an experienced video editor earning Rs 40,000 at a previous agency, but it was later discovered that he couldn't handle basic tasks.
74% of Indian recruiters are struggling to hire: Why your AI-generated resume might backfire
February 04, 2026 7:02 pm
According to LinkedIn, recruiters who are already using AI tools report tangible benefits. A majority say AI has helped them uncover candidates with relevant skills they might have otherwise missed.
Over a year after govt withdrew ads for 45 posts, lateral entry hiring still in limbo
December 30, 2025 9:46 pm
Asked about the status of the scheme and if lateral entry would be revived in 2026, Singh, at a press conference on Tuesday, chose to refer the question to DoPT Secretary Rachna Shah, saying the secretary would “fill in the gaps”.
Once-dominant job sites Monster and CareerBuilder go bankrupt, announce major sell-off, here's what happened next
June 26, 2025 6:34 am
Jeff Furman, CEO of the merged company, said the business had been hit by “a challenging and uncertain macroeconomic environment”
AI is coming for your first job: Hiring of college grads by Big Tech drops 50% since 2022
May 29, 2025 1:03 pm
A new report by VC firm SignalFire states that entry-level hiring has collapsed due to tightening budgets and advanced AI capabilities.
Delhi candidates send romantic messages to HR on WhatsApp instead of CV, leave recruiter stunned
May 26, 2025 9:47 am
The HR shared her experience, posting screenshots of several messages she had received from male candidates during the hiring process.
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