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One resignation, 5 days and a hiring manager who wants a unicorn

It is Monday morning at Zenlabs, a 400 person software services firm in Pune. A senior React developer resigned in the middle of a client project. You are the recruiter. The hiring manager wants a clone of the person who left, the budget is capped, and the strongest candidate already holds another offer. Close the role.

CareerCracker Team ·15 to 25 min live sprint·July 2026
Your roleTechnical Recruiter
CompanyZenlabs, software services, Pune, 400 people
People in the loopDeepak (hiring manager), Megha (HR head), candidates via ATS and calls
Win conditionA signed offer within budget, in time, without overselling the role

You can qualify the role with Deepak, search the ATS, screen candidates, run calls, pitch, negotiate and escalate to Megha. Every promise you make is remembered. End the sprint when your offer is signed or you have run out of road.

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