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Computer Science Graduate Turns Rapido Rider After Hundreds of Job Applications Go Unanswered

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Computer Science Graduate Turns Rapido Rider After Hundreds of Job Applications Go Unanswered

Analysed 4 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Social
Computer Science Graduate Turns Rapido Rider After Hundreds of Job Applications Go UnansweredPreviousNext

A recent social media post highlighted the challenges faced by fresh graduates in securing employment, featuring a Computer Science graduate who, despite applying to over 500 jobs, has not received any callbacks. After two months without success, he began working as a Rapido rider to support himself, while his parents remain unaware of his situation. This story reflects broader difficulties in the current job market for new graduates.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 30%, Centre 70%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (35/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
30%70%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 4 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 30%● Center 70%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward account of a graduate's employment challenges without political framing. They focus on the individual's experience and the broader job market conditions, representing the perspective of fresh graduates and the general economic environment. No partisan viewpoints or political interpretations are evident.

Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)

The tone across the articles is empathetic and somber, highlighting the difficulties faced by new graduates in finding employment. While the story underscores challenges and personal struggles, it avoids sensationalism, maintaining a factual and compassionate narrative.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18'Market Is Tough Right Now': Graduate Turns Rapido Rider After 500 Job Applications Go UnansweredCenterNeutral
hindustantimes'Nobody called back after 500 applications': Computer Science graduate now drives RapidoCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 4 Jul, 08:49 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes4 Jul, 08:49 am
    'Nobody called back after 500 applications': Computer Science graduate now drives Rapido
  2. 2
    news184 Jul, 12:32 pm
    'Market Is Tough Right Now': Graduate Turns Rapido Rider After 500 Job Applications Go Unanswered

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
4 Jul 2026
Key entities
Computer scienceApplication for employmentLabour economicsRapido (river)Rapido (company)Chord (aeronautics)Gig workerOrders of magnitude (numbers)