Zomato CEO’s Controversial Job Offer: Pay ₹20 Lakh for Chief of Staff Role

November 21, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor World

Zomato’s Unique Job Offer

Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, has created a controversial hiring strategy for the Chief of Staff position. He announced that candidates must pay a fee of ₹20 lakh (about $23,700) to apply.

Key Points:

  1. No Salary: The job does not provide a salary during the first year.
  2. High Entry Fee: Candidates must pay the ₹20 lakh fee upfront to be considered for the role.
  3. Public Reaction: Goyal faced criticism for this approach. Many see it as exploitative.
  4. Job Expectations: The selected candidate is expected to work hard and contribute significantly to the company.

This unusual hiring practice has sparked debate about the value of work and the ethics of requiring candidates to pay for job opportunities. While some may view it as a way to find committed individuals, others worry it limits opportunities for talented candidates who cannot afford the fee.