- Zomato CEO’s job ad sparks backlash for asking candidates to donate ₹20 lakh.
- Anupam Mittal humorously mocks the ad with his own job post.
- Goyal clarifies the donation was only a filter to find serious applicants.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal faced criticism after posting a Chief of Staff job ad requiring candidates to donate ₹20 lakh to Feeding India and work unpaid for a year. The unusual requirement drew backlash online, with many questioning its fairness and inclusivity.
Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal responded with a satirical LinkedIn post, inviting applicants to his own version of the role titled “Chief of What?” Mittal’s playful jab included “requirements” like accepting compensation and figuring out the role’s purpose as their first task. The post went viral, sparking mixed reactions online.
Amid the controversy, Goyal clarified that the ₹20 lakh donation was never a serious requirement but intended to filter candidates. He revealed that over 18,000 applications had been received, emphasizing the ad’s aim to attract individuals willing to embrace challenges and fast-track their careers.
The ad has reignited debates about inclusivity and fairness in hiring, with many questioning whether such strategies promote elitism in the workplace.
Update: I am looking for a chief of staff for myself. pic.twitter.com/R4XPp3CefJ
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) November 20, 2024
