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Techie Lands ₹50 Lakh Job After 400+ Applications & Career Shift
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News18•22-09-2026, 09:44
Techie Lands ₹50 Lakh Job After 400+ Applications & Career Shift
- •An IT professional with 19 years of experience secured a ₹50 lakh annual package after applying to over 400 roles and receiving only three interview calls.
- •He shared his journey on Reddit, detailing his career progression from an initial salary of ₹96,000 to his recent senior-level position at a product organization.
- •The professional intensified his job search using platforms like Naukri.com and LinkedIn, preparing for interviews by focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and system design.
- •He strategically redesigned his resume using AI, customizing it for each job application, and acquired basic skills relevant to the roles he pursued.
- •Despite stepping down from a lead-level position, he embraced the new role as an individual contributor, prioritizing personal suitability and stepping out of his comfort zone.
Key Questions Answered
The IT professional with 19 years of experience submitted more than 400 job applications before successfully securing a new position.
After his job change, the professional secured a senior-level position offering an annual compensation package of ₹50 lakh.
The professional shared his detailed job search journey and career experience on Reddit’s r/developersIndia community forum.
