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Zomato’s Chief of Staff role receives over 10,000 applications despite the unique requirement of paying ₹20 lakh in the first year.
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Candidates from various financial backgrounds apply, showing interest in learning and growth opportunities.
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Attention turns to how Zomato will select the right candidate from the massive pool of applications.
Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, announced that the company’s unconventional job posting for a Chief of Staff role has received an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 applications. The role’s unique requirement is that candidates must pay ₹20 lakh in their first year instead of receiving a salary. Despite this, the applications poured in, with Goyal categorizing them into four groups based on their financial ability to pay the fee.
The massive response has sparked debates on social media, with some praising the role’s appeal and others questioning its accessibility due to the financial barrier. Critics argue that the requirement excludes talented individuals without financial privilege, while supporters believe it reflects the appeal of learning from Goyal and contributing to Zomato’s projects.
As the application window closes, attention turns to how Zomato will select the right candidate from the thousands of applications. Goyal has hinted at more updates, building anticipation around the hiring process.
Update 2: we have over 10,000 applications, a lot of them well thought through, mixed between –
1. Those who have all the money
2. Those who have some of the money
3. Those who say they don’t have the money
4. Those who really don’t have the moneyWe will be closing the… https://t.co/8a6XhgeOGk
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) November 21, 2024
