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IITian reveals the one question that helped techie bag Rs 25 LPA remote job

An IIT Guwahati alumnus, Amit Shekhar, went beyond typical mentorship to advocate for a mentee during a salary negotiation. He successfully argued for a significantly higher offer by highlighting the candidate's exceptional performance and rapid upskilling, securing a 25 lakh package instead of the initial 18 lakh. Shekhar stressed that active mentorship requires matching a mentee's commitment with strong advocacy.

31 Jan 2026 5:54 pm