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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal unveiled an "unconventional" Chief of Staff job opening on November 20, drawing criticism online. The role requires the candidate to forgo a salary in the first year and instead contribute Rs 20 lakh as a fee, described as...

An Indian intern at University of Waterloo, Canada, claims to earn an annual salary equivalent to $90,000, igniting mixed reactions on social media. Though some believe it's plausible given Waterloo's reputation, others doubt the figure, citing lowe...

Internships provide practical experience valuable for career growth, and several misconceptions deter individuals from pursuing them. Many internships are paid, suitable for all ages, involve meaningful tasks, and small companies can be just as bene...

The government has launched an internship programme offering Rs 60,000 per year to one crore youth over five years. The scheme, starting on December 2, will provide insurance coverage and Rs 5,000 monthly assistance. Companies can voluntarily partic...

A Bengaluru investment banker, Saishwari Patil, won Rs 9 lakh by participating in Wakefit's sleep internship program. The initiative encourages participants to improve their sleep quality through workshops and tracking devices. Patil highlighted the...

EaseMyTrip has announced plans to hire over 500 interns across India over the next 3-6 months to support the government's new internship scheme. Interns will be placed in departments such as sales, marketing, and customer care. The scheme aims to pr...

The Budget 2024-25 aimed to address the job market mismatch in India by allocating Rs 2 lakh crore for education, skilling, and employment. Key initiatives included salary support for first-time employees, industry-aligned skilling programs, and int...

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the presentation of the budget for FY25, announced two new initiatives aimed at generating employment and sponsoring education for young Indians. The first initiative is a large-scale pa...

NIT Mizoram posted an 86.7% placement rate for 2023-2024, with the highest salary package at 14.5 LPA and an average over 7 LPA. Over 75 companies, including Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra, recruited students. Among the students, ...

Employers seek capable graduates with practical experience. Work-integrated learning, such as co-op programs, work placements, and internships, offer real-world exposure. Co-op involves academic study and paid work related to the field. Work placeme...

Indian students in the US, including those from Ivy League universities, face internship challenges amid job slowdown. Competition intensifies with scarcity of entry-level job opportunities, impacting job market competitiveness.

Freshers entering the job market often face the dilemma of choosing unpaid internships for gaining experience. While such opportunities can be valuable, experts caution against the financial burden and limited growth prospects. They recommend explor...

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk's Tesla has revoked summer internship offers, leaving aspiring interns scrambling just weeks before the start date, due to cost-cutting measures amid layoffs at the electric carmaker. The decision is impacting thousands of s...

Pivot internships offer a low-risk path for career changes, bridging industries through transferable skills. Despite challenges like pay cuts and self-doubt, successful transitions are achievable with dedication and skill leverage.

The platform aims to enhance the employability of students by bridging the gap between education and industry requirements. It will provide 50,000 internships within the state of Andhra Pradesh, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to the prof...

Tata Technologies has launched a hiring campaign, #Reignite, targeting female engineers on a career break. The programme offers specialized training, hands-on experiences, and online learning resources to help them return to their careers. Eligible ...

Jeffrey Moss, CEO of Parker Dewey, a firm that has created a marketplace linking aspiring workers and potential employers through micro-internships in the US, explained to ET, “A micro-internship is a short-term, paid, professional assignment, typic...

Young westerners are traveling to India to learn the art of organizing extravagant Indian weddings, the Shaadi biz. The growing trend is fueled by the enthusiasm of the affluent Indian diaspora for lavish weddings. Interns spend 2-3 months in Rajast...

Choosing between an internship and an entry-level job can be a difficult decision for recent graduates. Entry-level jobs offer financial security but require excelling in multiple roles and responsibilities, while internships offer valuable learning...