Delhi-based CEO who hired Gen Z candidate despite him refusing to work Saturdays says, ‘He outperformed everyone’
Abhishek Agarwal shared how an interview with a 25-year-old candidate turned into a discussion about work-life balance and completely changed his initial impression.
Abhishek Agarwal, a CEO based in Delhi, was impressed by a Gen Z candidate who refused to work on Saturdays. In a LinkedIn post, Agarwal recounted an interview with the 25-year-old candidate, who expressed his need for a life outside of work. The candidate explained that he played cricket every Saturday, had been playing guitar since he was 14, and had family commitments.
The candidate's honesty and work-life balance impressed Agarwal, leading him to hire the candidate despite the refusal to work on Saturdays. The candidate went on to outperform his team members for two consecutive quarters, maintaining honesty and delivering comprehensive feedback to clients while still making time for his hobbies and family.
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