Agreed. It's a demand supply issue. There will always be a demand of gullible and innocent kids who think this actually adds some value to their CV, that by paying 1/2k they're getting access to some kind of gold mine which will help them get that sweet corp gig. But you can't really blame them. Hope better sense prevails and ppl see these linkedin hustlers for the absolute frauds they are.

I was lucky enough to have come in contact with seniors in the profession who were kind and generous to guide me during my time as a student. Additionally I'm lucky enough to have a job which covers my bills, so I don't need to resort to such things for chindi cash.

Aur fir ethics bhi koi cheez hai bhai, no matter how bad things go, wouldn't resort to something like this to make money.

Children from not so good law schools who only recieve rejection emails are their prime targets. The sectors at many of these colleges aren't really good but they give absolutely horrendous advice to their juniors. Till the time this disparity exists, I don't see these predators declining.

Just came across a LinkedIn post in which a UG student is advertising one on one mentorship sessions and career advice. Ideally, clearing an exam or getting accepted for a job doesn't make anyone an expert qualified to every single student's unique needs. But to do that before even having a degree only because you happened to do an internship???? Insane. How's a student who hasn't even graduated yet gonna be able to give gyan on how to ace an internship? The only impact that's gonna come out of these pointless suggestions is on the wallets of poor gullible kids who don't know any better and are spending money and engaging in this bhaiya-didi culture.

To the people who are engaging in this absolute scam, be better, be a little considerate and stop fooling your juniors. Imagine if someone charged and billed you for every single advice you have received up untill this point.

To kids who might be thinking about getting in this trap, don't. Go out, engage with alumni and seniors in the profession and seek genuine guidance if you need from someone with actual experience in the field. I'm pretty sure nobody is going to ask you for money for these things. There are people within the industry who are far more qualified than a random 4th year UG student hustling for some extra change on LinkedIn who'd be in a much better position to guide and advice you regarding any queries you might have.