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Zomato received over 18,000 applications for the ‘Chief of Staff’ role
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CEO Deepinder Goyal says the zero-salary condition was a filter to find the best candidates
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The hiring process has sparked a polarizing debate on social media
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has shared an update on the company’s search for a ‘Chief of Staff’. Amidst controversy over the role’s zero-salary condition, Goyal revealed that the company received over 18,000 applications. He clarified that the condition was imposed to filter out candidates who are solely motivated by money.
Goyal stated that the company will reject most applications from candidates who focused on the financial aspect of the role. Instead, they will look for individuals with a genuine intent to learn and grow. The hiring process has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some praising the role’s appeal and others criticizing its accessibility.
The controversy surrounding the ‘Chief of Staff’ role has made this hiring process one of the most talked-about events in corporate history.
