From ₹6 LPA to ₹2M: Indian Woman Shares Career Growth Strategy, Says Visibility Matters | Today’s news
An Indian woman shared how she climbed the corporate ladder from a meager salary in India to a high-paying position in the United States. In a LinkedIn post, Devshree Bharatia reflected on her career and outlined the strategies she believes have helped her advance professionally. She said her goal was to help others achieve similar results without spending years figuring things out on their own.
“I graduated from a Tier-3 college in Pune and started my career with a salary ₹6 LPA,” she wrote. “Where I am today is something I could not have imagined in my wildest dreams.”
Lessons learned over three years
Bharatia explained that the methods she now recommends have been developed through years of experience and experimentation.
“It took me 3 years to figure them out, but you can start applying them within 3 months,” she said.
One of the most important steps, she says, is to focus on becoming more visible to recruiters rather than relying solely on job applications.
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Why visibility matters
She argued that while applying for a job is important, candidates can greatly improve their chances if recruiters approach them directly.
“Everyone will tell you to apply to hundreds of jobs on LinkedIn, which you MUST. But if the recruiters themselves reach out to you, you’ll have an advantage,” she explained.
To achieve this, Bharatia recommends building a professional presence on LinkedIn through regular posting and engagement.
Building credibility on LinkedIn
Bharatia emphasized that professionals do not need to become full-time content creators to take advantage of the platform. Instead, she urged users to consistently share insights to gain credibility in their industry.
“You can schedule an entire month of content in a single day,” she wrote, adding that the goal is to build credibility rather than attract followers.
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“Spiritual Tasks” Alert
The career coach also warned job seekers against what she described as “ghost jobs” – vacancies that may no longer be active but still appear online.
“Almost 30% of the jobs you apply for are ghosts,” she said.
According to Bharatia, many candidates incorrectly assume they have been rejected when in fact the position may not be actively recruiting.
Tailoring resumes for each role
Bharatia also emphasized the importance of strengthening resumes beyond listing work experience. She encouraged candidates, especially those early in their careers, to include projects, hackathons and research work where relevant.
“A generic resume rarely works. Tailor your resume to each role by closely matching the job description,” she wrote, noting that ATS optimization and strong formatting play a key role in getting shortlisted.
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Preparation for interviews
The post also touched on the preparation for the interview. Bharatia advised candidates to practice common topics like Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), System Design and Business Case based questions.
She suggested that researching a company’s products, challenges and business model can help applicants better anticipate the types of questions they might encounter during interviews.
Plan for budding professionals
Bharatia concluded by reflecting on how a structured approach helped transform her own career. She said she hopes that sharing her experience will allow others to make faster progress and avoid many of the mistakes she encountered along the way.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
