A recent job posting by Blinkit for a Software Development Engineer position in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media, revealing the high number of applications received. Within a mere 24 hours, the job listing attracted an overwhelming 13,451 applicants, sparking intense discussions about the current state of the job market.
A screenshot of the job posting, shared on X provided further insight into the applicant pool. The majority, 74%, were entry-level professionals, while 13% were senior-level candidates. In terms of education, 86% of applicants held a bachelor's degree, and 12% had a master's degree. These numbers have ignited conversations about the competitiveness of the job market and the sheer volume of candidates vying for a single position.
The caption of the post read, "1 opening, 13,451 applicants."
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The post sparked intense online debate, with users speculating about the driving force behind the deluge of applications. Answers ranged from layoffs and economic uncertainty to a recent influx of fresh graduates flooding the job market.
One user wrote, "This is sad because it makes it a resume competition. Hiring is more about a persons character than their current skills on paper. A person with a strong character will get accomplish than a PHD with a sour attitude. No way they find the best applicant by searching through 13k applications."
Another commented, "I have tried to hire people, trust me when I say 50% blindly apply, 30% don't even have the right skills, 15% don't pick up your calls, 5% will reject offers in the end."
A third said, "Just start ur own company, at this point you have a better chance of succeeding than getting a job." A fourth added, "Not a big deal, easily apply button has done this job, not even 5 per cent of these people will be considering seriously if they're called for interview, they just apply whatever is there in easy apply."
