Career advice
Get the job, not just the interview
Straightforward guides on resumes, interviews, salary and job hunting, written for freshers and working professionals in India.
Resume
- How to write a resume as a fresher with no work experience A section-by-section guide to a one-page fresher resume: what to put in projects, skills and education when you have no job history yet. 7 min read
- 11 resume mistakes that get you rejected before anyone reads it Recruiters spend seconds on a first look. These common mistakes, from photo-heavy templates to vague bullet points, quietly end your chances. 5 min read
Interviews
- How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in an interview A simple present-past-future structure for the first interview question, with sample answers for freshers and experienced candidates. 5 min read
- A 30-day plan to prepare for technical interviews A week-by-week schedule covering programming fundamentals, data structures, your core stack, projects and mock interviews. 5 min read
Salary
- CTC vs in-hand salary: what you will actually take home Why a 6 LPA offer does not mean ₹50,000 a month. Learn how PF, gratuity, variable pay and tax turn CTC into your monthly salary. 5 min read
- How to negotiate a salary offer, even as a fresher When to talk about money, how to research a fair number, and exact phrases to ask for more without risking the offer. 6 min read
Job search
- How to spot fake job offers and recruitment scams The warning signs of job scams in India, from registration fees to offer letters on Gmail, and what to do if you have been targeted. 5 min read
- How to apply for jobs so recruiters actually reply Why mass-applying rarely works, and how to tailor applications, ask for referrals and follow up without being pushy. 5 min read