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November is almost here, and you know how this goes.

Oct 30, 2026

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November is almost here, and you know how this goes.

Pick your city, block the date, and you’re sorted before the month even begins.

Google’s recruiter has notes on your resume. 💀

Oct 29, 2026

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Google’s recruiter has notes on your resume. 💀

5 application tips from inside Google, made for HR job seekers.

Payday Is Tomorrow. Your HRMS Is Down. Now what?

Oct 27, 2026

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2 min read

Payday Is Tomorrow. Your HRMS Is Down. Now what?

Do you have a backup plan, or just a lot of optimism?

Someone just pasted an API key into chat

Oct 26, 2026

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3 min read

Someone just pasted an API key into chat

3 tools for the data leaks that start with a copy and paste, not a hacker.

Gifts for everyone but you? Let’s fix that.

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Gifts for everyone but you? Let’s fix that.

Eleven cities, three weekends, and one evening that’s just for you.

Write with AI. just don’t sound like it

Oct 22, 2026

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2 min read

Write with AI. just don’t sound like it

5 ways to use AI for your job search without the robotic aftertaste.

Reply to your candidates (yes, all of them)

Oct 21, 2026

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3 min read

Reply to your candidates (yes, all of them)

Two HRMS platforms and one AI interviewer, built for teams without a recruiter.

India Just Became the World’s Job Engine. Is HR Ready?

Oct 20, 2026

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2 min read

India Just Became the World’s Job Engine. Is HR Ready?

The World Bank, the US Ambassador, and Nandan Nilekani all agree. India’s job story just changed.

You want the internal job. your colleague wants it too. 💀

Oct 15, 2026

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2 min read

You want the internal job. your colleague wants it too. 💀

5 tips to actually win the internal role you've been eyeing.

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