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Why Tech Job Interviews Became Such a Nightmare

WiredWired · 1y ago
Why Tech Job Interviews Became Such a Nightmare
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The tech industry is experiencing a cultural and maturation shift in its hiring practices, as companies are adjusting to high interest rates and shareholder pressure to improve efficiency. Over 400,000 tech jobs have been lost since the start of 2022, leading companies to become more stringent in their hiring processes. Some job candidates are reporting excessive test assignments and interviews, which can deter strong candidates and introduce biases. Meta has been accused of using aggressive salary negotiation tactics and down-leveling engineering candidates during the hiring process. Experts suggest that companies should question the trend of tougher assessments and consider more effective and inclusive interviewing practices.

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Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare

WiredWired · 1y ago
Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare
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The tech job market has been hit hard in the past year, with tech companies globally laying off over 400,000 workers. The industry is still facing a tough market with a smaller number of job openings, hindering promotion opportunities and forcing more people to stay in their current jobs for longer. Big Tech companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon have cut tens of thousands of jobs, leading to hiring freezes. Job seekers in the tech industry are feeling anxious and desperate as they face fierce competition for limited job opportunities. The situation is particularly challenging for foreign workers in the US who face uncertainty regarding their visa statuses. Despite these challenges, some positive changes have emerged, including more open discussions about layoffs and increased connections among job seekers.

Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations

EntrackrEntrackr · 28d ago
Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations
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Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations Apna.co, India’s leading jobs platform for job seekers, has rolled out AI Job Prep, an AI-powered interview preparation tool that aims to address the persistent confidence and readiness gap among job seekers. According to the company’s press release, the platform has already recorded 39 lakh minutes of usage across 7.6 lakh simulated interviews since its launch. Apna’s newly launched AI Job Prep tool personalizes mock interviews based on individual resumes, delivering instant feedback, performance insights, and targeted improvement suggestions. The company claims that the tool caters to over 25,000 job roles and leverages real interview data from more than 3,000 companies, including the likes of Google, Tesla, Swiggy, Microsoft, Jio, and Flipkart. The initial adoption has been strongest in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, while tier I and II cities, including Jaipur, Patna, and Lucknow, are gaining momentum. Gen Z users (aged 18–24) accounted for the largest share of usage at 58%, followed by millennials. Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO of Apna, said the tool is designed to turn “nerve-racking interviews into intelligent rehearsals.” “AI job prep is our answer to the confidence gap that quietly stalls millions of careers,” he added. At the same time, COO Karna Chokshi highlighted "AI Job Prep delivers personalised, company and role-specific mock interviews at scale, supporting English, Hindi, and Hinglish, to ensure every candidate from metro professionals to Tier-3 freshers, receives an adaptive and realistic interview experience." Founded in 2019, Apna.co is India’s leading jobs platform, connecting over 6 crore users across 900+ cities with opportunities in 200+ job categories. Covering 40% of India's pincodes, it also offers professional networking and skilling, and is trusted by over 7 lakh employers.

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