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Questions and answers

Is Naukri free for job seekers?

Yes for the basics. Naukri says searching and applying for jobs is free and that it does not charge for interviews. It also sells optional paid services under Naukri FastForward and Naukri Pro, such as resume writing and profile visibility boosts. When we checked the iOS App Store in India, Naukri Pro was listed from Rs 999 for one month. Paying is not required to apply.

Which Naukri alternative is best for IT and software jobs?

For product companies and startups, Instahyre, Cutshort and Wellfound are good starting points because they focus on tech roles and match you with companies. hirist.tech is a tech-only board too, though it belongs to the same group as Naukri. LinkedIn remains useful for reaching hiring managers directly. Most people do best combining one of these with referrals.

Are iimjobs and hirist owned by Naukri?

They are run by Highorbit Careers, which Info Edge, Naukri's parent company, agreed to acquire in 2019 for about Rs 80.82 crore. Info Edge lists hirist.tech as part of its recruitment ecosystem. So they are separate websites with their own focus, management roles for iimjobs and tech roles for hirist, but they are not independent of Naukri's owner.

How do I reduce spam calls after uploading my resume to job sites?

Upload only to platforms you actually use, and delete or hide profiles on the rest. Check each site's privacy settings to limit who can see your phone number. Prefer platforms where companies are verified and mass messaging is restricted. Use a separate email for job alerts. Never pay a caller who promises a job, and use the platform's own tools to verify callers.

Is LinkedIn Premium worth it compared to Naukri's paid plans?

It depends on your problem. LinkedIn Premium Career adds InMail credits to message hiring managers, a longer list of profile viewers and LinkedIn Learning access. Naukri's paid plans focus on visibility to recruiters searching its database. Neither guarantees interviews. If you are already getting views but no replies, paying for more visibility rarely helps; better targeting and referrals usually do.

What is the best Naukri alternative for freshers?

Internshala is built for students and graduates with up to about two years of experience, and applying is free. Unstop adds competitions and hackathons, which help you show skills when your resume is thin. Also check campus placement cells, company graduate programmes on career pages and LinkedIn alumni connections from your college.

Where can I find jobs for drivers, delivery staff or telecallers?

apna and WorkIndia focus on these roles and show local openings city by city, often with salary ranges on the listing. The government's National Career Service portal is free and lists job fairs. Whichever you use, do not pay any registration or security deposit to an employer; apna, NCS and Naukri all say genuine jobs do not require it.

Why do I get no response to my applications on job portals?

Popular listings can receive hundreds of applications, some roles are already filled or on hold, and screening is often automated. Tailor your resume to each role's keywords, apply early, and confirm the job is live on the employer's own site. Most importantly, add a human route: ask a current employee for a referral or message the hiring manager directly.

Are paid resume and profile-boost services worth buying?

Treat them with caution. The providers we checked, including iimjobs, say paid plans do not guarantee interviews or jobs, and reviewers on Trustpilot have complained about paid packages on several portals. A clear, keyword-matched resume you write yourself, plus a strong LinkedIn profile, often does as much. If you do pay, get the full price and deliverables in writing first.

How can I tell if a job call claiming to be from a portal is fake?

Real portals and employers do not ask for money to schedule interviews or issue offer letters. Check the sender's email domain, which should match the company's official site, and verify the number using the portal's own tools where offered; Naukri has one. Do not share OTPs or bank details. Report suspicious contacts to the platform and, if money was lost, to the police cyber cell.