Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Indian Startup Founder Shares 'Hiring Horror' Story
The owner of a startup hired a marketing lead who seemed great on paper, but wasn't performing.
The owner found out the employee faked their resume and salary information!
They were fired after a couple of months.
The owner learned it's very important to check all details when hiring to avoid losing money and time.
Tint Cosmetics founder shared a 'hiring horror' story on Instagram.
A Head of Marketing hire appeared qualified but struggled after joining.
The new hire failed to communicate and complete tasks.
The founder discovered the employee's CV and salary slips were fake.
The employee was fired after approximately 2.5 months.
- Who
- Arshia Kaur, founder of Tint Cosmetics, and a Head of Marketing hire.
- What
- A startup founder's experience with a Head of Marketing hire who falsified credentials.
- When
- Hired in 2024, fired after approximately 2.5 months.
- Where
- The location of the startup is not mentioned.
- Why
- The founder shared this story as a lesson in thorough hiring practices.
Founder's Perspective
Social Media Reaction
Hiring Process
Founder's Perspective
Thorough verification during the hiring process is crucial.
Social Media Reaction
Social media users suggested reference checks and background verification.
- Company
- Tint Cosmetics
- Role
- Head of Marketing
- Hiring Date
- 2024
- Duration of Employment
- Approximately 2.5 months
- Outcome
- Employee fired for fabricated credentials and poor performance
