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Job market dark reality: Man attends 55 interviews after applying for over 175 roles, gets no offers, says, 'Doesn't know what else to do...'
In a relentless job search, a determined candidate has submitted 175 applications and participated in 55 interviews but has yet to secure an offer. After advancing to the final round 25 times, financial pressure has mounted due to exhausted unemployment benefits. To increase their chances, they have turned to artificial intelligence for targeted job hunting, highlighting the struggles faced by many in today’s demanding employment landscape.
Laid-off employee attends 55 interviews in seven months but receives no job offers; Netizens explain why taking a 50% pay cut makes sense
A laid-off jobseeker's Reddit post has sparked discussion about the increasingly difficult employment market after revealing that 175 job applications, 55 interviews and 25 final-round appearances have resulted in zero job offers. With unemployment benefits exhausted after nearly seven months, the individual has turned to an AI agent to find suitable vacancies, customise resumes, prepare for interviews and track applications. The post also prompted other users to share their experiences of repeated rejections, referrals and the challenges of securing a job despite extensive preparation.
After taking voluntary buyout offer in Google and returning laptop, she ran 7 miles home. Her 2027 prediction and unusual career journey is intriguing
Former Google employee Kristin Furdak Smart, after a fulfilling decade with the company, opted for a voluntary exit program. Joining in 2007 and returning in 2017, she played a key role in numerous employee training initiatives. Celebrating her departure with an energetic seven-mile run home, she whimsically hinted at a potential comeback in 2027, showcasing her playful spirit and dedication to an active lifestyle.
From enterprises to SMBs: How Flashfox AI plans to change the hiring game
GetWork’s AI hiring business, now spun off as Flashfox AI, is targeting 500 enterprise clients in the next 24 months as it expands into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Canva layoffs: Affected staffers to get 6 months’ pay, a MacBook, and $10,000 to start up
Canva has announced significant changes that will impact around 1,271 team members, driven by a downturn in revenue growth. To improve project management and empower decision-making, teams will be consolidated. From January, employees will need to work in the office two to three times a week. A support package will provide generous severance, healthcare benefits, and career assistance, alongside a grant program to help exiting employees pursue new career paths.
Premji Invest goes big on strategic output & tech
Premji Invest and Singularity AMC are likely to lead a $30-40 million round in Sanlayan at a valuation of about $200 million, according to the people. Separately, Premji Invest is in advanced talks to lead Hical’s first institutional funding round of $30-40 million, alongside TVS Capital.
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Innefu Labs’ AI platform uncovers suspected Rs 5,700 crore GST fraud network
According to Innefu Labs, Prophecy Eagle I identified several patterns, including the alleged reuse of the same facial identity across multiple business registrations in different geographical regions within a month.
Gen Z rewrites festive gifting with AI-assisted picks, artisanal hampers and self-gifting
Gen Zers are embracing self-gifting while shopping for family and friends. Personalised gifts reflecting interests and lifestyles are becoming the norm during festivals. There is an increasing focus on supporting small businesses and understanding product provenance.
Who is Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy? The 27-year-old engineer tasked with rewriting 98% of Cisco's legacy code
In an ambitious move, Cisco is set to overhaul 98% of its legacy code within two years, spearheaded by 27-year-old Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy. Cisco President Jeetu Patel highlights the crucial role of young talent in driving innovation and urging them to question established norms while fostering collaboration. With a background in startup co-founding and AI projects, Krishnamurthy brings valuable insights to this transformative endeavor.
Microsoft director took a voluntary exit offer in July. Now, he is a construction worker, plumber. What prompted his career change?
After 25 years at Microsoft, former director Shawn Mrzena accepted a voluntary exit offer in July and swapped corporate meetings for hands-on work and outdoor adventures. He has since explored construction, plumbing, product design and fly fishing. Sharing his 90-day experience on LinkedIn, Mrzena said leaving corporate life helped him rediscover the satisfaction of building and fixing things. He plans to decide his next career move in 2027.
India’s Arrakis problem: The price of what low-skilled workers know
Indian workers contribute valuable data for training AI systems, which is transforming how tasks are automated. As technology advances, low-cost labour is becoming a significant resource for AI development globally. Companies are increasingly relying on Indian workers for video data that demonstrates various physical tasks. This trend poses challenges regarding data ownership and the economic benefits for India.
Zomato to roll out price-masking ‘Mehmaan Mode’ for group orders after LinkedIn user’s suggestion
LinkedIn member Ayushmaan Agarwalla, a marketing manager, posted on the networking platform proposing a ‘Mehmaan Mode’ toggle that would remove prices from the app so a host could hand the phone around and let guests order without awkwardness.
Satya Nadella owns only a tiny stake in Microsoft; how the CEO built an estimated $1.4 billion fortune
Satya Nadella’s $1.4 billion fortune did not come from owning a large part of Microsoft. The CEO built his wealth mainly through company shares, bonuses and salary over the years. While his personal stake remains small, Microsoft’s growth under his leadership has made him one of the wealthiest executives in technology. Here’s how his compensation helped build his fortune.
As Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees, a tech leader explains the hidden risks of such a large-scale offer
Microsoft's voluntary buyout offer to around 60,000 employees has led a technology advisor to flag two risks companies may overlook when experienced workers leave. Rob Zelinka warns that businesses could lose critical institutional knowledge and face cybersecurity gaps if employee access to accounts, data and internal systems is not managed properly. He also raises questions about how technology companies are balancing investments in AI with workforce decisions.
Meet Rajesh Ambati, the Indian-origin vice-president of engineering at Apple
Rajesh Ambati, a software engineer of Indian descent, has recently ascended to vice-president of engineering at Apple. In this new role, he will lead efforts in connectivity technologies and bolster product development initiatives. Additionally, Louie Sanguinetti and Derek Shaeffer have also been elevated to vice-president roles in light of organizational changes.
Former Microsoft employee tells wife he was lucky to be fired from tech sector in 2022. What is he doing now?
Former Microsoft employee Ian Yong Hoe Tan says he feels fortunate to have been retrenched in late 2022, amid growing concerns about AI-driven job losses. Reacting to Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offers for around 60,000 employees, he said the development left him shaken. Tan now works as a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Luis Ceze, a professor, turned his lab's project into a startup. Nvidia bought it, made him Vice President, and he kept teaching
Nvidia acquired OctoAI, a software startup founded in 2019, reportedly for $165 million. Following the acquisition, OctoAI was dissolved as an independent entity, and its CEO joined Nvidia as VP. Luis Ceze focuses on AI systems software in his role at Nvidia. OctoAI specialized in generative AI platforms, having reportedly raised over $132 million since its inception.
AI marks inflection point, future belongs to those who reinvent: HCLTech CEO
Vijayakumar described a decade as a long time in the technology industry, during which industries have been reinvented, business models disrupted, and the boundaries of what is possible have shifted repeatedly. Looking ahead, he tied the company's path directly to the AI moment.
‘Brands need to be loved by humans and read by agents’: BCG’s Lauren Wiener on AI’s impact on marketing
The growing influence of AI and LLMs on purchase decisions is significant across various consumer touchpoints. Brands are now required to optimize content for both human and AI consumption to compete effectively. Marketing leaders are rethinking traditional media-budget allocation strategies in response to these changes. Personalisation and an integrated approach to agentic marketing are emerging as critical priorities for brands moving forward.
AI can write articles in seconds, but Claude maker Anthropic is hiring a human writer for Rs 3.25 crore
Claude maker Anthropic is hiring a full-time Executive Communications Writer in San Francisco, offering an annual salary of up to $345,000 (approximately Rs 3.25 crore). The role requires more than eight years of experience and involves drafting executive communications, explaining complex AI research and supporting senior leaders during major events and breaking news developments.
Man uses ChatGPT to find jobs matching his salary expectations, experience and location
A socail media user has revealed how he uses ChatGPT to find 10 to 15 job openings daily and tailor resumes to individual positions. He said the approach has led to a significant increase in phone-screen calls and initial interviews compared with his previous job applications. By incorporating Harvard's resume-writing guide and Google's XYZ bullet format, he uses AI to create resumes with achievement-focused points he can defend during interviews.
Anthropic to commit 5% of its shares worth billions for public benefit. Who will gain from the money?
Anthropic plans to commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund that could be worth billions of dollars as the AI company grows. The fund may support nonprofits, people affected by AI-driven job disruption and other public interest initiatives. The company’s board could approve additional share allocations as its valuation rises.
China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows
Chinese AI startup Moonshot is expanding into Singapore, with a new sales role listed on the company's LinkedIn page this week.
Harvard, Yale and Stanford rejected him: How a 19-year-old co-founded a $30 million-a-year app and then sold it
Zach Yadegari, 19, co-founded Cal AI, an AI-powered calorie-tracking app that reportedly reached 10 million users and generated $30 million in annual revenue before MyFitnessPal acquired it. The Long Island entrepreneur previously sold gaming website Totally Science for approximately $100,000 at 16. He made headlines in 2025 after revealing that 15 of 18 universities he applied to, including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, rejected him.
'You Can See Everything': Who is Elizabeth Holmes' partner Billy Evans and what does he think of the controversial documentary?
The A24 documentary 'You Can See Everything' tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes and her partner William Evans. Holmes, the founder of Theranos, faced legal challenges and was sentenced for wire fraud. Evans, an MIT graduate, is the head of an AI medical testing startup called Haemanthus. They had met at a charity event and welcomed two children while she faced her fraud trial.
London professional thought learning AI would help his career but the plan backfired: What is 'AI brain fry' and how to stay safe from it
A London-based lawyer who started to learn AI to future-proof his career found himself exhausted by the constant release of new models and the pressure to keep up with them. His experience highlights ‘AI brain fry’, a form of mental fatigue linked to intensive AI use, monitoring multiple tools and checking their output. Research suggests the strain can affect concentration, decision-making and work accuracy.
Birla AI Labs launches Yug-1 to forecast demand and spot patterns in business data
Yug-1 uses what its technical documentation calls zero-shot probabilistic forecasting. It also provides a range of possible outcomes, allowing users to see the uncertainty around a prediction.
Who is Samyak Chakrabarty? Meet the co-founder of Navya Nanda's Nimaya Foundation
Samyak Chakrabarty, who co-founded the Nimaya Foundation with Navya Naveli Nanda, blends AI, entrepreneurship, and social good. He went to Jai Hind College, was a Senior Fellow at Ashoka University, and started Workverse and The Smart Fellowship. He recently met Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with Nanda to discuss growing the GenAI Ready Naari program for young women.
Pitched 2 ideas to PM Modi in 90 seconds on Chennai Metro: Who is AI startup founder Tejas Sudarshan & what did he propose?
Chennai-based startup founder Tejas Parthasarathi Sudarshan pitched two artificial intelligence ideas to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Chennai Metro journey, getting around 90 seconds to present his proposals. The Winsen Labs founder suggested connecting students with real-world government projects and creating a unified AI-powered platform to simplify access to public services. He was among 17 startup founders shortlisted by SPI Chennai for the interaction.
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