Bengaluru CEO tests job applicants with 'Class 5' math question. Internet reacts
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Bengaluru CEO tests job applicants with 'Class 5' math question. Internet reacts

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A Bengaluru-based CEO of a firm sparked a debate online as he argued that Generation Z's social media expertise is coming at the cost of basic problem-solving and financial literacy. Sharing his experience from a campus recruitment drive, Gupta revealed that he had asked over 50 students a simple math question: one typically taught in Class 5. Gupta wrote, "Yet, when I asked them how they would market our product, they had tons of ideas about Instagram reels, viral content, and digital trends." "This highlights a stark reality - Gen Z is highly skilled in social media but lacks fundamental problem-solving, logical reasoning, and financial literacy.

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Bengaluru CEO tests fresh grads with class 5 maths question, raises concerns over Gen Z’s problem-solving skills
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Bengaluru CEO tests fresh grads with class 5 maths question, raises concerns over Gen Z’s problem-solving skills

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru-based CEO has ignited a debate on LinkedIn, questioning whether Gen Z’s proficiency in social media is overshadowing their fundamental problem-solving and financial literacy skills. Ashish Gupta, the CEO in question, took to his LinkedIn profile to share a post titled “Gen Z Knows Reels, But Not Real Math?”, highlighting his concerns over the younger generation’s capabilities beyond digital …

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