The Economic Times

US company rejects Indian techie saying it only hires from MIT, Stanford or Ivy League. 6 months later, karma hits the US company

A startup founder rejected a candidate from a Tier 2 college, stating a preference for elite institutions. Six months later, the founder lamented a scarcity of talent, while the same candidate thrived as a backend engineer for a company serving millions. This highlights how rigid hiring filters can overlook valuable potential.