Is the Indian job market in doldrums? That’s what Kartik Mandeville, the CEO of an IT startup Springworks, was left wondering after he received over 12,000 resumes in a span of 48 hours, for some remote job roles. Taking to Twitter, the entrepreneur wrote, “Received over 3K resumes in the last 48 hours just on our website – how bad is the job market?”. The job postings were not shared on popular job portals like LinkedIn and Glassdoor but were only shared on the company website. The post went viral on Twitter, attracting thousands of more applications. Springworks is an IT company that provides support to HR functions like recruiting and onboarding. The Indian job market faces challenges, with job seekers flooding remote job offerings due to the increased demand for work-from-home opportunities. The article also highlights a Twitter user’s experience of a walk-in interview where 700 people came for 20 roles. The user reflects on the grim situation of the job market. Another comment emphasizes the need for employers to mention the expected years of experience and salary range when posting job openings. The article concludes by providing insights into Springworks, an IT company headquartered in Santa Monica California, with branches in Bengaluru, and its role in HR functions.