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From “Lifeline for Freshers” to a Pay-to-Play Platform
Naukri used to be the gold standard for anyone starting their career. If you were a fresher, it was the only app you needed to land that first big break. But lately, it feels like the platform has shifted its focus from helping job seekers to simply chasing profits.
The Rise of "Naukri Pro"
It’s clear the developers got greedy. Instead of improving the core experience, they’ve locked everything useful behind a paywall called Naukri Pro. They promise "priority visibility" and "better reach," but in reality, it feels like a tax on the unemployed.
Free vs. Paid: The Harsh Reality
• Standard Naukri: You’ll see "HR Activities" like your profile being bookmarked or downloaded, but that’s where it ends. You get the "usual stuff" in your dashboard, but almost zero actual contact from recruiters.
• Naukri Pro: Even after paying, the quality of leads doesn't necessarily improve; you're just paying for the hope of being noticed in an oversaturated market.
Who is this for?
Honestly, if you have 2–3 years of BPO experience, you might still find some value here as that sector is always hiring. But for anyone else—especially those with more than 2 years of experience in specialized fields—these portals are becoming increasingly useless. Your profile just sits there while they try to upsell you on another "Premium" feature.
Final Verdict: Great for BPO starters, but a frustrating money-pit for everyone else. Save your money and stick to networking or other platforms that don't hide your profile unless you pay up
The Rise of "Naukri Pro"
It’s clear the developers got greedy. Instead of improving the core experience, they’ve locked everything useful behind a paywall called Naukri Pro. They promise "priority visibility" and "better reach," but in reality, it feels like a tax on the unemployed.
Free vs. Paid: The Harsh Reality
• Standard Naukri: You’ll see "HR Activities" like your profile being bookmarked or downloaded, but that’s where it ends. You get the "usual stuff" in your dashboard, but almost zero actual contact from recruiters.
• Naukri Pro: Even after paying, the quality of leads doesn't necessarily improve; you're just paying for the hope of being noticed in an oversaturated market.
Who is this for?
Honestly, if you have 2–3 years of BPO experience, you might still find some value here as that sector is always hiring. But for anyone else—especially those with more than 2 years of experience in specialized fields—these portals are becoming increasingly useless. Your profile just sits there while they try to upsell you on another "Premium" feature.
Final Verdict: Great for BPO starters, but a frustrating money-pit for everyone else. Save your money and stick to networking or other platforms that don't hide your profile unless you pay up
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Waste of money
I had a very disappointing experience with Naukri’s paid domestic & International subscription for 6 month. At the time of purchase, they promised regular and relevant job recommendations and better visibility to recruiters. However, even after 3 months of activation, the service has not delivered what was committed.
I received only 5–7 calls through the paid service, while I personally found and applied to more than 150 relevant jobs through manual search. Surprisingly, many relevant openings were visible on the portal, but their so-called algorithm never recommended them. When I raised this with the relationship manager and support team, I kept receiving generic responses like “depends on market availability” and “algorithm is being enhanced.”
There has been no real value from the paid subscription. It feels like false promises were made during the sales process just to sell the service.
I would not recommend taking Naukri’s paid subscription, especially the international package. Manual search has been far more effective than their paid service.
I received only 5–7 calls through the paid service, while I personally found and applied to more than 150 relevant jobs through manual search. Surprisingly, many relevant openings were visible on the portal, but their so-called algorithm never recommended them. When I raised this with the relationship manager and support team, I kept receiving generic responses like “depends on market availability” and “algorithm is being enhanced.”
There has been no real value from the paid subscription. It feels like false promises were made during the sales process just to sell the service.
I would not recommend taking Naukri’s paid subscription, especially the international package. Manual search has been far more effective than their paid service.
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Response from developer
Dear User, We're sorry to hear about your experience. To help us assist you further please share your concern with us at servicehead@naukri.com, using the subject line “Naukri App Feedback.” You may call us on the Toll Free Number : 1800 102 5557 & 1800 572 5557 (9.30 AM to 6.00 PM IST). Regards, Team Naukri
Avoid at all cost
This Indian based app is full of bugs and seems like a mean of gathering emails and informations that will certainly be used in scams or spam’s.
