Category: Job Hunting Q&A

  • Why Do Some Companies Still Prefer an IIT Degree When Hiring Engineers?

    Understanding hiring signals, uncertainty, and why companies make decisions that candidates often disagree with. TL;DR Why This Question? A few days ago, I shared a senior engineering role that listed an IIT degree as a preferred qualification. Most of the discussion that followed wasn’t about the role itself, but about a single question: Why do…

  • Why You’re Not Hearing Back from Recruiters as a Fresher (And How to Fix It)

    Most fresher applications don’t even make it past the first filter. This article shows you how to get noticed and actually land interviews. If you’re a fresher applying to jobs and hearing nothing back, not even a rejection, you’re not alone. You might be thinking:– “I’ve applied to 100+ jobs.”– “My resume is decent.”– “I’ve…