In boardrooms and interview halls across India, HR professionals Meenakshi Ginodia Jalan and Rima Naware noticed a persistent challenge: while hiring was always ongoing, finding well-prepared candidates was far from easy. There was no shortage of enthusiastic, academically qualified candidates, but many lacked the necessary skills to succeed in the jobs they sought. They had ambition but struggled with interviews, clarity, and how to present themselves effectively to hiring managers. On top of this, the current placement ecosystem in India heavily favors premier colleges, leaving a vast pool of talented graduates from other institutions largely overlooked.
From this gap between education and employability, ZigMe was born—a career enablement platform designed not just to train, but to transform. Founded in Mumbai in 2024 by Meenakshi and Rima (affectionately known as #RiMakshi), who together bring over 40 years of combined HR experience working at companies like Infosys, SREI, Electrolux, and NextGen, ZigMe reflects their deep understanding of hiring challenges. Their partnership goes beyond professional boundaries—they built the startup while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship side-by-side, championing women returning to the workforce by example.
ZigMe offers a student-first, full-stack hiring solution that blends digital scale with personal engagement. The platform has established connections with over 5,500 colleges across India and, within its first year, onboarded more than 8,000 students from over 35 colleges—including IITs—and partnered with 70+ hiring companies. Its key offerings include the VIBE Resume Builder, featuring video introductions and polished resume formatting; Workplace DNA tests to assess candidate-role fit; PrepMe modules delivering bite-sized soft skills training; and real-time mock interviews with actionable feedback.
What sets ZigMe apart is its foundation in real-world HR expertise. Unlike many tech-only platforms, it was built by professionals who intimately understand the pain points of hiring. This insight allows ZigMe to be deeply accessible, especially to the 80% of Indian graduates underserved by elite career services. It’s a digital-first yet deeply human platform, driven by inclusive values and focused on equitable employment—particularly for degree holders from tier-2, tier-3, and tier-4 colleges, and women re-entering the workforce.
India produces over 10 million graduates annually, yet only about 20-25% are considered job-ready. ZigMe taps into this vast, underserved market hungry for career transformation and is rewriting the story of the Indian workforce.
ZigMe operates on a scalable and inclusive business model. It charges companies ₹5,999 per successful fresher hire and organizes curated bulk-hiring events. Students can access freemium features like video resumes, mock interviews, and career DNA assessments starting at ₹199, with foundational content available for free. Colleges can opt for institutional packages starting at ₹25,000 for batch-wide assessments and workshops. This pricing combined with AI-driven digital tools allows ZigMe to penetrate non-urban India without logistical hurdles.
The impact of ZigMe goes beyond placements. Thousands of first-generation students from small towns have gained professional confidence, and the platform’s team includes many women returning to work. Recognition has followed: ZigMe was named a Top 10 Workforce Development Consultant by SiliconIndia, and the founders have received awards at the World HRD Congress and Dr. Tarita Shankar Awards.
Looking ahead, ZigMe plans to expand to 1,000+ colleges, add new PrepMe modules on workplace etiquette and salary negotiation, and introduce innovative features like automated speed interviews and employer filters based on average CTC (cost to company) by college to save time and cost.
Meenakshi and Rima’s advice to entrepreneurs sums up their journey perfectly:
“Start with what you know. Build as you go. Be ready to show up—even if no one expects you to. Say yes early, but learn when to say no.”
ZigMe is not just connecting youth to jobs—it’s building a more equitable, prepared, and confident Indian workforce.