Zomato's ‘Chief of Staff’ hiring process draws 18,000 applications, CEO shares insights
New Delhi: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared an update on the company’s Chief of Staff hiring process, revealing that it received over 18,000 applications. Among those who applied, more than 150 candidates were interviewed, with 30 individuals already securing offers and 18 joining Zomato and its group companies, including Blinkit, in key roles.
One applicant, Sanjay Krishna, a product manager at Entri App, took to social media to recount his experience. Although he did not make the final selection, he described the interview process as enriching and the feedback as extremely valuable. "Sent out the mail purely out of curiosity and ended up having one of the best interview experiences. Didn't make the final cut, but the conversation and feedback have helped me tremendously over the past few months. Grateful for the opportunity," he wrote on X.
The hiring process initially attracted attention last November when Goyal posted about the Chief of Staff role, mentioning an Rs 20 lakh application fee. He later clarified that no payment was required and that selected candidates would be "paid handsomely" for their roles.
Goyal highlighted the diverse talent hired through the process, including startup founders, engineers, and operators with significant industry impact. He noted that four of the selected candidates now work directly with him, with two holding Chief of Staff roles.
Sent out the mail purely out of curiosity and ended up having one of the best interview experiences. Didn’t make the final cut, but the conversation and feedback have helped me tremendously over the past few months. Grateful for the opportunity! https://t.co/edxsxCXTM7
— Sanjay Krishna (@SjayKH) February 5, 2025
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Delegation led by Abdul Hakkim Azhari meets Malaysian Prime Minister
Mangaluru/Kuala Lumpur: A delegation led by Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim on Friday.
The meeting was held at the Nasyrul Quran Centre in Putrajaya, near the capital city Kuala Lumpur. During the interaction, the team discussed key issues related to healthcare, education, and current affairs with the Malaysian Prime Minister.
Also present on the occasion were Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, along with several other dignitaries.
