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Guides for the Indian job seeker

Straight-talking advice on salary, resumes, ATS and interviews — written for how hiring actually works in India.

Salary & Money

How to Calculate In-Hand Salary from CTC in India (2026)

Your CTC is not your take-home. Learn exactly how to convert CTC to monthly in-hand salary in India — PF, gratuity, professional tax and TDS explained with a worked ₹12 LPA example.

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Resume Tips

Why Your Resume Is Rejected by ATS — and How to Fix It (2026)

Over 75% of companies use an ATS to filter resumes before a human sees them. Here are the exact reasons resumes get rejected in India — and a step-by-step fix for each.

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Salary & Money

Old vs New Tax Regime: Complete Comparison for FY 2025-26

Confused between the old and new tax regime? This 2025-26 guide compares the slabs, shows who saves more, and gives a simple rule to pick the right one for your salary.

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Salary & Money

Gratuity in India: Eligibility, Formula & Tax Exemption (2026)

Gratuity is a lump sum your employer owes you for long service. Learn who qualifies, the exact formula, the ₹20 lakh tax-free limit, and a worked example — for 2026.

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Interview Prep

Top System Design Interview Questions (2026) — and How to Answer Them

A practical list of the most-asked system design interview questions in India, plus a repeatable framework to answer any of them — from URL shorteners to rate limiters.

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Career Advice

Laid Off Because of AI? Your 7-Day Comeback Plan (2026)

Losing your job to AI feels like the end. It is not — it is a skills gap, and skills gaps are closeable. Here is a calm, day-by-day plan to get back on your feet in a week.

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