News for 'job seekers'

Delhi University to host its first job fair on June 11

Delhi University to host its first job fair on June 11

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The two-day fair will be the first-of-its-kind in the city.

Govt jobs back in vogue amid downturn: Manpower

Govt jobs back in vogue amid downturn: Manpower

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Moreover, the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission -- which has raised the pay packets of government employees almost at par with their private sector counterparts -- has increased the attraction for public sector jobs. In the wake of the economic downturn, industry experts feel there has been a shift towards public sector employment.

Jobs: 7 things to do after you've been rejected

Jobs: 7 things to do after you've been rejected

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Everyone gets turned down at least once in their career. Here's how you can cope with this rejection!

A Formula For Start Up Success

A Formula For Start Up Success

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'80% of start ups fail because they don't have a support system to help them in the very early phase.' 'It's not just an idea that takes an entrepreneur through the initial three years of journey.' 'What plays a definitive role in making a start-up successful is idea+team+capital+mentors+access to a larger ecosystem.'

25 companies where it's most difficult to get a job

25 companies where it's most difficult to get a job

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at corporations where securing employment has been rated most difficult.

It's war of resumes for job portals

It's war of resumes for job portals

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The Times group job site, Timesjobs.com, yesterday said it was the largest recruitment portal with 3.073 million active resumes.

'Job provider' Sonia a big hit

'Job provider' Sonia a big hit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

An audio-visual resume brings an applicant's personality to the fore, showcasing the job seeker in away totally impossible on paper.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

Best Indian cities to get a job

Best Indian cities to get a job

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The job market in India is hot. But some regions are doing better than others.

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

While funds will not be a constraint, the challenge for Aasaanjobs will be to reach out to people with no internet, says M Saraswathy.

Why no job letter sent in 30 yrs?

Why no job letter sent in 30 yrs?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The Central Information Commission has sought an explanation from the Delhi Employment Exchange for not sending any interview call letter to a job seeker who had applied for the post of a clerk nearly three decades ago.

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

In tackling India's unemployment problem, look beyond the finance minister and focus on the education minister, points out Gurbachan Singh.

First job? Tips to negotiate your salary

First job? Tips to negotiate your salary

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

While most job seekers prepare comprehensively for the interview, they sometimes overlook the important step of salary negotiation with HR. Here are some tips on how to get what you deserve.

How a team of 70 is helping people find jobs

How a team of 70 is helping people find jobs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Mera Job is a marketplace for both lower end white collar jobs and skilled blue collar workers.

Temporary jobs? There's 12 mn in India!

Temporary jobs? There's 12 mn in India!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Temporary jobs are fast becoming employers' favourite in cities like Delhi and Mumbai while the gap between salary levels of 'temps' and permanent employees has also narrowed down, a new survey has revealed.

Applying for a job? Don't read this!

Applying for a job? Don't read this!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

A total of 64 per cent of respondents in India said they had faced prejudice when applying for a job during the last five years.

New Year cheer in job street, hiring rises across sectors

New Year cheer in job street, hiring rises across sectors

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Job seekers have reasons to cheer, as hiring activities surged across all sectors in the first month of the year, despite the uncertainty prevailing in the overall economic scenario.

Crisis? India to see salary hikes, more jobs

Crisis? India to see salary hikes, more jobs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Only six per cent of the respondents expected no change in recruitment activity.

Looking for a job? Tough days ahead

Looking for a job? Tough days ahead

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The slowdown heat is not scalding retail companies alone. At least three top recruiting firms say they have received frantic calls from clients asking them to stop hiring at least for the next couple of quarters.

115,000 jobs in the retail sector!

115,000 jobs in the retail sector!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The Retailers' Association of India invites job seekers and students to the Retail Employment & Career Fair 2005.

6 tips to get noticed at an online job fair

6 tips to get noticed at an online job fair

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

How to make the most of an opportunity and land yourself a job

5 Jobs In Cloud Computing

5 Jobs In Cloud Computing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The cloud market in India is expected to grow by 26% by the end of 2022.

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.' 'We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.'

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes a year in office, young job-seekers share stories of their struggles.

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes a year in office, young job-seekers share stories of their struggles.

TCS for use of IT in jobs scheme

TCS for use of IT in jobs scheme

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

According to a report by ManpowerGroup Solutions, in order to engage prospective talent, employers should focus on the content and functionality of their websites besides maximising their presence on social media.

#JobSearch: 'I believed securing a job would be a cakewalk'

#JobSearch: 'I believed securing a job would be a cakewalk'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

'I would mostly survive on sugarcane juice and vada pav during the day.' 'Sometimes my friend and I would cheat on our budget only to regret it later. Regret because we were now supposedly marine engineers who should ideally be sailing and earning in dollars instead of calling our parents for money.'

Top 5 blunders fresh grads make in an interview

Top 5 blunders fresh grads make in an interview

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Some of these mistakes could cost you the job.

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.

Layoff Tales: 'Job market will improve by the end of this year'

Layoff Tales: 'Job market will improve by the end of this year'

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Indians laid off by the current recession tell their stories in this gripping rediff.com series. A shocking chronicle of work experiences.

3 mistakes to avoid while searching for a job

3 mistakes to avoid while searching for a job

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A one-for-all resume may not really help serve the purpose.

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Haryana's Additional Advocate General Jagbir Singh Malik said the State will be filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the order before the Supreme Court. The interim order has come as a relief for companies in the state which feel that the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 would have a bearing on their future business operations and investment.

Fraud job syndicates target Reliance, Tata groups

Fraud job syndicates target Reliance, Tata groups

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Both groups warn of initiating strict actions, issue public notices.

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders fulfilling campaign promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy crisis, and defining sex-related policies. The orders aim to address immigration, national security, and energy independence, with a focus on reversing policies implemented by the previous administration.

EPFO adds 17.21 lakh net members in September

EPFO adds 17.21 lakh net members in September

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 17.21 lakh members in September, according to payroll data released on Monday. Month-on-month comparison of payroll data shows an increase of 21,475 net members over August 2023, a labour ministry statement said. Year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflects an increase of 38,262 net members over September 2022.

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'