How to negotiate a salary offer, even as a fresher
· 6 min read
When to talk about money, how to research a fair number, and exact phrases to ask for more without risking the offer.
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Straightforward guides on resumes, interviews, salary and job hunting, written for freshers and working professionals in India.
CTC vs in-hand salary: what you will actually take home
· 5 min read
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.
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Notice period, early release and buyout explained
· 5 min read
How notice periods work in Indian companies, how to negotiate an early release, when a buyout makes sense, and how to protect your relieving letter.
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How to approach a coding interview problem you have never seen
· 6 min read
A step-by-step method for live coding rounds: clarify, work through examples, start simple, optimise, test and explain your thinking as you go.
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How to prepare for aptitude tests in placement and hiring exams
· 5 min read
The topics that come up in quantitative, logical and verbal sections, a four-week practice plan, and tactics for timed online assessments.
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Questions to ask at the end of an interview, and the ones to avoid
· 4 min read
Questions about the role, team and growth that leave a strong last impression, organized by interview round, plus the questions that backfire.
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How to answer "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
· 5 min read
How to pick strengths the role needs, describe a real weakness without hurting your chances, and avoid the answers interviewers hear every day.
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How to answer "Why should we hire you?" with sample answers
· 5 min read
A three-part structure that connects the job's needs to your proof, with sample answers for freshers, experienced candidates and career switchers.
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How to answer "Why are you leaving your current job?"
· 5 min read
Forward-looking answers for the common reasons people switch jobs, including growth, salary, layoffs and difficult managers, without sounding bitter.
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How to explain a career gap or gap year in an interview
· 5 min read
Short, honest explanations for gaps caused by exam preparation, health, family, layoffs or a slow job search, and how to show your skills stayed current.
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