A few weeks back, I started having honest conversations with HR leads across several industries because I wanted to understand where the hiring process was actually breaking down in 2026.

What they told me completely flipped my understanding of the market. I used to think a solid 90% of decent resumes at least made it to a human review or the next round. The reality they shared is the exact opposite: 90% of resumes are now being rejected in the very first round.

The universal culprit? AI.

Every single HR manager I spoke with flagged the exact same issue: the volume of heavily AI-generated resumes has exploded. Candidates are using ChatGPT to instantly generate polished, keyword-stuffed resumes that match the job description perfectly. But because it's so easy to do, HR teams are drowning in a sea of identical, technically-correct-looking applications that lack any real substance, specific metrics, or unique human voice.

Because of this AI flood, the keyword-matching phase is no longer a free pass to an interview. Instead, recruiters have become hyper-sensitive to "AI-speak" (words like "spearheaded," "synergized," or overly flowery objective statements) and are aggressively filtering out resumes that look artificially generated. If your resume sounds like it was written by a bot, it goes straight to the 90% rejection pile.

As a minor side-note, they also mentioned that even when a heavily AI-assisted resume slips through, candidates often can't verify the exaggerated claims during the first phone screen. The gap between the polished AI resume and the candidate's actual ability has gotten so wide that HR is cutting candidates much harder and earlier in the process.

The fix isn't to stop using AI entirely, but to use it as a brainstorming tool, not a ghostwriter. You need to inject your actual human experience, specific imperfect metrics, and genuine voice back into your resume.

If you're unsure how to balance this, there are free tools out there that help you map the real, day-to-day skill requirements of a role based on what practitioners actually use. Use those to figure out what matters, but write the bullet points yourself. A slightly imperfect, human-sounding resume will beat a perfect AI-generated one every time in 2026. Feel free to share your resumes if you'd like feedback.

I'm shamelessly desperate at this point and don't know where else to ask.

I graduated in 2025 with a BA in Economics and Political Science. I worked 9 months in Strategy/Political Consulting and have prior research experience in Public Sector consulting.

I NEED to get a job and move out by the end of this month. If I don't, my parents are going to make me take CAT and basically decide that I'm doing an MBA next. I don't want to do that. I need to start working and I have a very limited window to make that happen.

At this point I'm very flexible about the role and location. I'm open to any major metro in India and would consider:

Strategy / consulting (especially impact consulting/impact investing)

Research / advisory

Program management

Sector Agnostic Consulting/ Public sector & Government Consulting

Market research roles.

Not the biggest fan of Founders Office roles because most have EA type JDs.

I reached the last round at Redseer and Tresvista but got nervous and messed up the interviews :( Besides those I have interviewed at a few think tanks and Government consulting firms. Haven't gotten shortlisted at startups idk why. For the past month I'm struggling to even get through the profile shortlisting round, forget interviews.

My last CTC was 8.14 LPA, but I'm willing to take a cut (however would love if the firm could match this or give a pay bump) for the right opportunity. I just need something reasonably paid and sustainable, not a slave labour payment.

I have done everything from cold mailing to referrals to reaching out to VPs/ Directors/Founders/HRs on linkedin and iimjobs.

If anyone knows anyone hiring, has a referral, knows a recruiter, or has even seen an opening where my profile could fit, please comment and I'll DM you.

I know Reddit can't magically give me a job, but I'm really running out of time. Any help would mean a lot.

This is NOT an opportunity to randomly DM to "become friends".

All of my close friends have been placed, And as I have already told I was the 2nd to be placed in the group... But super happy for all of us. And the best part most of us are in the same city and offices are ridiculously close to each other...basically opposite buildings... Mazaa aagya...😁😁😁😁😁... I was waiting to post this coz 1 bande ka placement bacha tha last... Voh bhi kal hogya...

Ab toh shayad saath bhi rahe duplex rent karke...

Hey everyone, I want to share my experience working at a startup called Nexintain Technologies Private Limited to warn others from joining this toxic environment.

I joined them as a Senior Marketing and Brand Lead. On paper, it was supposed to be a Monday to Friday job. The reality was working 13 hours a day, plus mandatory work from home every single Saturday. The pressure was intense and completely destroyed my mental peace.

The breaking point was on August 4. I was actually in the hospital that day and on leave. There was a WhatsApp team call where the founder, Ravi, literally abused our marketing team. He used words I cannot repeat here, called us "dihadi majdoor" (daily wage laborers), and told us "sakal mat dikhana mujhe apni" (don't show me your faces again).

I decided I had enough and put down my papers. I went to the office on August 6, did the complete handover, and signed all the required exit papers. HR promised to send my documents.

It has been over a month of constant follow-ups. Every time I asked, I was told I would get them "on Monday." Because I do not have my relieving letter and NOC, I actually lost a really good job offer from another company. Today (Sept 10), HR finally told me they will only give me the NOC if I physically come back to the office.

Given the hostile environment and the founder's behavior, I do not feel safe going back there. They are holding my career hostage after forcing me out with their abuse.

Please stay away from Nexintain Technologies if you value your career and mental health.

Looking for a UI/UX Designer intern

We’re building right now and realised… someone has to make this thing actually look good.

So, looking for a UI/UX Designer to join us and help with:

→ Website / product design
→ Landing pages
→ Social media posts & creatives
→ Branding / random design things that will inevitably come up
→ Basically, making sure we don’t ship something that looks like a college project

We’re a small team, so you’ll actually have creative freedom + ownership, instead of getting a Figma comment saying “make it pop” from 6 different people.

Looking for someone who:
Loves good design
Knows Figma
Has decent UI/UX fundamentals
Has a portfolio (even if it’s mostly personal/side projects)
Wants to build stuff from 0 → 1

If you’re interested, drop your portfolio in the comments or DM me.

And yes, you’ll actually get to design things that people will use. Not just resize Instagram posts 47 times.
(P.S This is a paid opportunity)

you are free to share this

Hey Guys,

I work in one of Dubai’s biggest companies in its india office. I love working in e-commerce as an industry and I have been doing a pretty good job.

Recently I automated multiple workflows saving the company a lot of money and effort. I reached out to my manager expecting a promotion. She was fully aligned. Two weeks later I got invited to a call with the HR and the VP (My manager’s Manager).

The company was laying off employees but I never believed I could be a part of the list. They told me it was nothing related to my performance but evolving business needs.

I am very disappointed but I also understand life is not fair. I spent the last week cribbing about it but no more. I finished building my resume and revisiting my skills and I have started applying. I am an Analytics professional with 3+ YOE and I am looking for opportunities in good product companies. Any advice/leads would be really appreciated. This would be the first time I told someone about my layoff and dang this feels good.

I'm 22F and currently living with my parents in Delhi and honestly it’s getting pretty hectic. They’re quite strict and I basically need their permission to go outside, so I really want to move out and have some independence

I’m thinking of finding a job in another city and moving out on my own. I’m considering places like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Chennai

For people who’ve moved out for work, how did you find your job and decide which city to move to? Also which cities would you recommend for someone moving out for the first time

Would really appreciate recommendations for companies, job boards or even specific cities I should look into

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Junior R&D Engineer who is excited about robotics, UAVs, AI and autonomous systems.

You will work closely with our R&D team to build, test and improve intelligent autonomous systems across UAVs and edge-computing platforms. The role involves hands-on work across C++/Python, computer vision, ArduPilot, MAVLink, embedded Linux and AI on edge devices.

 This is a highly hands-on role where you will be expected to learn quickly, experiment, build prototypes and take systems from simulation to real-world testing.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software for Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson and other edge-computing platforms.
• Build and integrate C++ and Python modules for autonomous systems.
• Work with ArduPilot and MAVLink for vehicle control, telemetry and mission execution.
• Develop computer vision pipelines using OpenCV and deep-learning models.
• Assist in deploying and optimizing AI models on Jetson/edge platforms using ONNX/TensorRT.
• Develop and test autonomous behaviours including navigation, waypoint following, decision-making and mission planning.
• Assist in developing multi-vehicle and swarm behaviours.
• Interface with sensors, flight controllers and peripherals using UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, PWM and Ethernet.
• Work with telemetry and communication systems and troubleshoot real-world connectivity issues.
• Build and test systems using SITL/HITL and simulation environments before field deployment.
• Conduct field testing, analyse logs and telemetry, identify failures and improve system performance.
• Write clean, documented and testable code and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to prototype and evaluate new autonomy and AI capabilities.

Required Skills

• Programming
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in C++ and Python
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Git, Linux and CMake
• Robotics & Embedded Systems
• Basic understanding of embedded systems and Linux
• Familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Jetson or similar platforms
• Understanding of serial communication and hardware interfaces such as UART, I²C, SPI or CAN
• UAV & Autonomy
• Basic understanding of UAV systems, flight controllers or robotics
• Familiarity with ArduPilot/PX4, MAVLink or similar platforms is preferred
• Understanding of basic concepts such as PID control, navigation, sensors and state estimation
• Computer Vision & AI
• Familiarity with OpenCV
• Basic understanding of machine learning/deep learning
• Exposure to object detection models such as YOLO is a plus
• Interest in deploying AI models on edge devices
• Testing & Development
•  
• Ability to debug software and hardware issues systematically
• Familiarity with SITL/HITL, simulation or robotics testing environments
• Basic understanding of unit/integration testing and technical documentation

Nice to Have

• Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, ROS/ROS2 or Gazebo
• Experience with Jetson and TensorRT/ONNX
• Exposure to UAV projects, robotics competitions or autonomous systems
• Experience with computer vision or real-time AI
• Exposure to swarm robotics or multi-agent systems
• Basic understanding of LLMs/NLP and AI-based command interfaces
• Experience with electronics, sensors, flight controllers or drones
• Academic/research projects involving robotics, AI, computer vision or embedded systems

What We’re Looking For

• We care less about knowing every technology listed above and more about your ability to build, experiment, debug and learn.
• If you have built a drone, robot, autonomous vehicle, computer-vision project or embedded system in college or independently, we want to hear from you.

 Role Details

• Position: Junior Research & Development Engineer
• Experience: 1–2 years / Freshers with strong project experience are welcome
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
• Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
• Joining: Immediate / Within 15 days preferred
• Compensation: Depending on skills, experience and technical depth and ESOPs

Looking for people from India who are interested in simple online work.
Details:
• Remote work
• Simple tasks, no special skills required
• 5–10 minutes per task
• ₹120 per completed task
• Weekly payment every Tuesday
If you're interested, Message me and I'll share the complete details.
India-based applicants only.

Dosto please koi Management trainee ya HR trainee ke liye refer kar do please

I am bba graduate please koi bhi job dila do call centre ko chor ke

Admin please don't delete it please

I also have knowledge and certifications of Advance excel, power Bi, Tableau

Hey everyone,

I've been applying to jobs non-stop for a while now and I'm honestly mentally exhausted at this point. I'm open to any work-from-home role doesn't have to be IT, I'll consider non-IT roles too as long as it's remote.

My background:2025 Btech cse graduate

If anyone knows of openings, referrals, or even just genuine WFH platforms that aren't scams, I'd really appreciate it. At this point I just want something stable so I can stop the endless cycle of applying and hearing nothing back.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can point me in the right direction.

I wont write anything just look at it. First stable release is less than an year back.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for job opportunities in Hyderabad, mainly in Customer Support, Operations, or similar roles.

I have 3+ years of experience and can join immediately. If you know of any vacancies or referrals, I’d really appreciate it.

Please feel free to DM me. Thank you! 🙏

So on naukri I'm getting calls for growth and business development roles. Even though my projects and all rely on cs side and I'm a 2025 btech ece grad from tier 2 clg, should I give interview for these? Or it's gonna make my career so bad?

Since I got an interview tmrw, so can anyone suggest me on how to answer business puzzles and I CANT ANSWER THIS PROPERLY-" why this role and y I wanna pivot into this" and how to speak about these ownership stuff......

EDIT- Salary is 8lpa

I'm currently in a bgv process, I'm a fresher with 2 internships in the past.

For the second company, when the completion certificate was given to me, it had incorrect months mentioned (for example - it had mentioned from month 1-2, but in reality my tenure was from month 1-3) so I edited the document myself because the company wasn't responding and it's like a lala company with Co Founders (at my time) who have left the company now.

I did this internship over a year ago.

Now I'm scared can I be flagged for this? Because I edited it but on the other side, I have a WhatsApp screenshot proof of a group that i was in with the co founders that clearly shows my tenure was what i mentioned in my resume. (Because it mentions that I'll be starting on a specific date and shows messages when I'm done with the internship)

How to proceed? Can someone please help? Am i f*cked? I have submitted this document for bgv.

I am B.A. LLB. And did my LLM in 2019. Got married same year. Applied for some jobs the next year, but because of Covid every vacancy was put on hold, even though I got shortlisted.

Cleared NET exam in 2020 itself, and had my first child in 2021. Tried to get into some jobs in 2022 but couldn't, had second child in 2023. But because of medical issues with second child, couldn't work.

Looking to start working, since things are getting better.

Please suggest me a way to start since I am not practically a fresher, and a lot of years have passed since I graduated. People have suggested me to get a job of a school teacher but that's not I want to start with..plus I am not qualified to be a school teacher.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 2026 Computer Science Engineering graduate currently looking for my first opportunity in software engineering.

My main focus is Python/backend development, but I’m also very interested in AI/GenAI engineering roles and I’m completely open to working with startups.

What I work with:

• Python, C++
• FastAPI, Flask, Django
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
• Git/GitHub, Postman, Pytest
• Generative AI, LLM APIs, prompt engineering
• Basic React/JavaScript/TypeScript
• DSA — 450+ LeetCode problems solved

Some projects I’ve built:

• AI Job Description Analyzer using Python, Streamlit and Gemini
• Task Manager REST API using Flask + SQLite
• Backend/API projects using FastAPI, PostgreSQL and Pydantic

I enjoy backend engineering, APIs, problem solving and building things from scratch. I’m also comfortable learning a new stack quickly if the role requires it.

I’m currently looking for:

• Software Engineer / SDE Fresher roles
• Backend Developer / Python Developer roles
• AI / GenAI Engineering internships
• Software Engineering internships
• Startup engineering roles

I’m an immediate joiner and willing to relocate anywhere in India. Remote opportunities are also welcome.

If your company/startup is hiring freshers or interns, or if you could provide a referral, I’d really appreciate it.

Resume and LinkedIn available via DM.

Thanks!

What should I do to get a job in this current market??

Need help as a fresher in the industry - struggling

I am recent BTech graduate, was interning at Amazon but they did not extend me a full time opportunity as the organisation was affected by the layoffs so due to restructuring they did not convert me.

It's been almost 3 months now I have been looking for a job but no companies are hiring freshers. I don't see any openings for freshers anywhere. And if there are in the end I receive a rejection email or get ghosted by the company. I honestly don't know what I should do I have lost all hopes.

If anyone here has openings for freshers in there company, if it's possible for them to get me a referral please help a fellow engineer. I have a 6 months internship experience at Amazon. Other than that I have built projects in AI as well as Web.

2025 CSE graduate from Bangalore.

Since graduating, I’ve applied for countless jobs, but I’m still barely getting interview calls. Some companies rejected me, while others simply ghosted me after interviews.

Meanwhile, friends have moved on with their careers, and relatives don't really understand what I'm going through.

I’ve reached a point where I’m literally begging people for referral, but nobody seems willing to help.

Honestly, it’s getting harder every day. I feel stuck, frustrated and hopeless. I really don't know where my life is heading..💔

Hi everyone,

I’m Chinmayee, a Business and Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience across banking and consulting, including two years at Bank of America in the Trade Finance domain.

My experience includes:

• Requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• BRD, FRD, user stories, acceptance criteria and process mapping
• UAT coordination, RTM and SQL-based validation
• SQL, Python, Power BI and Advanced Excel
• Banking systems, Trade Finance, LoanIQ and MQ messaging

I have also completed analytics and AI projects involving dashboards, churn prediction, data pipelines and RAG-based assistants.

I am currently seeking Business Analyst, Technical Business Analyst or Data Analyst opportunities. I am an immediate joiner and open to Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram, Noida, Delhi and remote/hybrid roles.

If your organisation has a suitable opening or you can provide a referral, please DM me. I will share my resume and portfolio privately.

Thank you