How Company Insights Help You Apply Smarter By Prayank Chiraman When I first started applying for jobs, I focused almost entirely on the job description. If the role matched my skills, I’d hit “Apply” and move on. Big mistake. What I’ve learned since—and what made a real difference—is this: understanding the company is just as…
Job Alerts vs Personalized Job Recommendations — Which Keeps You Ahead of the Competition? By: Prayank Chiraman In the world of job hunting, speed and relevance matter more than ever. Every second counts when a new opportunity drops—and you want to be one of the first to apply. That’s where job alerts and personalized job…
The Power of Personalized Job Recommendations By Prayank Chiraman When I first started my job search, I did what most rookies do—I scrolled endlessly through job boards, applied to anything that sort of fit, and hoped for the best. It was time-consuming, exhausting, and honestly… frustrating. That all changed when I discovered the power of…
Top 10 Job Search Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) By Prayank Chiraman Whether you’re fresh out of college (like I was) or switching careers, job hunting can feel overwhelming. But what makes it harder are the common mistakes most job seekers make—often without even realizing it. Based on my own journey and research, here…
How AI is Revolutionizing Job Searching in 2025 Hi, I’m Prayank Chiraman, and like many of you, I started my job search journey feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of applications, resume edits, and endless scrolling. But 2025 has changed the game—and the secret behind that change is Artificial Intelligence. AI has completely transformed the…
The Future of Job Searching: What Candidates Should Expect The job market is changing—fast. From AI-driven applications to fully remote interviews, job hunting in 2025 looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. And if you’re a job seeker, especially someone like Prayank Chiraman, who’s just starting out, understanding these changes…
Why One-Click Apply is a Game-Changer for Job Seekers — A Rookie’s Journey Starting a career is exciting—but job hunting? Not so much. Just ask Prayank Chiraman, a rookie in the job market who quickly discovered how frustrating and time-consuming the application process can be. Between filling out endless forms, tweaking resumes for every role,…
The Free Tools That Helped Me Improve My Resume and Portfolio By Prayank Chiraman When I first started applying for jobs, I had no clue how to make a resume that actually stood out.I didn’t even have a portfolio. Just a basic Google Doc and a lot of hope. But along the way, I found…
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Job Hunting By Prayank Chiraman When I started job hunting, I thought it was going to be pretty straightforward: 👉 Make a resume👉 Apply everywhere👉 Wait for replies👉 Get a job Simple, right? But reality? Yeah… not even close. Now that I’ve spent some time navigating job…
LinkedIn vs. Job Portals — Where Did I Get Better Opportunities? By Prayank Chiraman When I first started looking for online work, I honestly didn’t know where to go. Everyone kept saying, “Use LinkedIn,” while others told me, “Just apply through job portals like Internshala or Indeed.” So I tried both. I spent weeks scrolling,…
