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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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
