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It's also designed to provide you with a print Cost Per Hire, similar to digital ads, and you'll now be able to determine the ROI visibility of your recruitment efforts.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Which QR strategy is best for high-volume hiring?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"The QR-to-WhatsApp method is most effective for recruiting delivery partners or security guards as it instantly links up with users' most-used app and retains the process simplicity. 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With a solid and well-structured display ad and a good employer brand, it's possible to attract the attention of these passive job seekers, who are ready for a new career opportunity but don't log on to LinkedIn every day.\"\r\n }\r\n }\r\n ]\r\n }\r\n <\/script>\r\n<body class=\"antialiased bg-slate-50 p-4 md:p-8 flex justify-center\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-4xl bg-white shadow-2xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden p-6 md:p-14 border border-gray-100\">\r\n <article class=\"content-box\">\r\n \r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Introduction: The Print Comeback Nobody in HR Saw Coming<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-8\">Could be Koramangala in Bangalore, or Andheri west in Mumbai. So, if someone asks an HR about what is the most challenging hassle for hiring real walk-in candidates in 2026, the answer will be the same: \u201cWe post on LinkedIn, Naukri and WhatsApp groups \u2014 and still we don't get real walk-in candidates.\u201d<\/p>\r\n \r\n <p class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-8\">You must be thinking why this shift is taking place. The answer is simple, it's a straightforward matter of truth. Nowadays there are too many digital job portals, and by accessing those candidates can fill dozens of job applications within minutes, by just a single click. Many recruiters suffer from ghosting, and sponsored jobs can be deleted from the feeds and it's a matter of hours. That's the reason why many businesses in 2026 are resorting to print recruitment ads for smarter hiring \u2013 particularly in Walk-in Drives, blue collar recruitment and mid-level roles where it's the trust, visibility and genuine responses that count more than the sheer volume. It's not like going back to the old ways, this approach provides much more increased focus and improved candidate quality. In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss about why businesses should utilise newspaper recruitment ads to hire faster and attract the right people to enhance their hiring outcomes in today's competitive marketplace, whether its a growing fintech startup in HSR Layout that needs to build operations team or a manufacturing SME in Thane searching for reliable floor supervisors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- TOC -->\r\n <div class=\"toc\">\r\n <h2 class=\"toc-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-list\"><\/i> Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"toc-grid\">\r\n <a href=\"#riyo-advantage\">Scale Your Workforce with Riyo Advertising<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#why-print-works\">Why Print Still Works for Recruitment in 2026<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#supplement-targeting\">TOI Ascent vs. Local Language Classifieds<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#local-language\">Local Language Classifieds \u2014 When to Use Them<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#timing-strategy\">The Wednesday\/Monday Strategy<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#mumbai-dynamic\">Mumbai's Timing Dynamic<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#qr-code-strategy\">The QR Code Strategy: Modernizing Ads<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#ad-templates\">Sample Print Recruitment Ad Templates<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#measuring-roi\">Measuring Your Print Recruitment Ad ROI<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#checklist\">Quick-Start Checklist<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"riyo-advantage\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Scale Your Workforce with Riyo Advertising: India\u2019s Experts in Print Recruitment & Walk-in Drive Advertisements<\/h2>\r\n <p>Are you seeking to get better in the sea of social media and attract great people to your next hire? Riyo Advertising is ideal for your recruitment ads. We are a reputed agency with loads of experience in TOI Ascent and have been working in the classifieds of leading regional languages in Mumbai. Our team assists you in every aspect of the recruitment process. Whether you choose the best day to publish your city or create custom QR codes that connect the most suitable candidates to your HR through WhatsApp or Google Form. Our strategic solutions make your recruitment campaign very much effective and bring in genuine and talented jobseekers for your organisation.<\/p>\r\n <p>Our team of experts handle strategic media planning with most suitable ad placement. It makes your ad very much effective and it gives you the chance to concentrate on interviewing the best candidates. So contact Riyo Advertising today and start your recruitment process for 2026 effectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"why-print-works\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Why Print Still Works for Recruitment in 2026<\/h2>\r\n <p>It is really important to understand the actual reason for this before explaining the process. Of course, your CFO will want to know why traditional advertising is still relevant and how much ROI it can give the company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">1. Print Cuts Through Digital Noise<\/h3>\r\n <p>Nowadays, a huge number of job seekers In India receive 12-18 recruiters' messages per week via LinkedIn, WhatsApp and SMS in Tier 1 cities. There are many people who see a wide number of job messages everyday and ignore them. Open rates on job alert emails are now falling below 11%, it clearly shows digital hiring campaigns are not getting the same attention as they once did, and here newspaper advertising becomes vital. A print ad is much more effective than a digital recruitment ad in 2026, know why? Companies that cannot get real visibility or trust from digital platforms can get a genuine solution at the Times Group's half-page display ad which is published on a Monday morning blues in the Times of India Bengaluru edition. Indians have a habit of reading Newspapers with morning tea and at the breakfast table. In such times most of the jobseekers and their family members talk about important job openings not only that they also share the ad in WhatsApp groups. This can build real trust, and thus your ad gets a wide reach and better branding, which was missing on overcrowded digital channels. So newspaper advertising still holds a predominant position even in this digital era, in 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">2. Walk-in Drives Convert Better When Backed by Print<\/h3>\r\n <p>The rise of AI has made Walk-in Drives a powerful comeback in 2025\u201326, as candidates have grown accustomed to an overload of job postings in their already overcrowded social media feeds. A high quality print ad with the date, time, venue, and QR code provides something tangible to save, to see, and to remember to job seekers. The average company sees 30-40% higher footfall of candidates when using integrated print + WhatsApp campaigns as the physical ad remains on desks, notice boards and in people's minds after a single swipe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">3. Blue-Collar and Mid-Level Candidates Trust Print<\/h3>\r\n <p>Companies require high volume hirings for positions like delivery executives, factory workers, data entry operators, and retail floor staff. To fill the right posts, you need the right people, and genuine jobseekers depend on print ads, making print media the most effective medium even in this digital age, where people trust print more than digital recruitment ads.<\/p>\r\n <p>Print campaigns are seen and trusted by a large number of job seekers who visit newspapers regularly at tea stalls, barber shops, community locations and local stores to read ads for these types. It is reality and we can't deny it, and it makes print very much visible and trustworthy. It is true that many businesses have failed to hire suitable candidates via digital methods. So they have realised that the digital method will not work in a country like India where so many people come from different regions with diversified practices, and language is a big factor here. For this reason regional language classifieds and vernacular newspapers are still very much effective in getting real local candidates. Of all the methods for building a dependable and robust workforce recruitment pipeline for critical staffing in 2026, hyper-local recruitment via print is one of the most effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"supplement-targeting\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Supplement Targeting: TOI Ascent vs. Local Language Classifieds<\/h2>\r\n <p>One of the most crucial aspects of any print recruitment program is the selection of the right newspaper. If you pick a wrong newspaper which is not suitable for your actual purpose it can even spoil your ad of \u20b940,000! The reason is very simple: it will not reach its target audience. TOI Ascent is the ideal process to employ English-speaking, college-educated professionals in cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Pune. Recruitment supplements are available every Wednesday. They help the brand reach serious job seekers and boost numbers of quality applications, and secure superior visibility for successful brands amongst skilled, urban job seekers who are trying to improve their career prospects.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <p><strong>Use TOI Ascent when you are hiring for:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <div class=\"table-responsive\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Role Level<\/th>\r\n <th>Examples<\/th>\r\n <th>Why Ascent Works<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Mid-level<\/td>\r\n <td>Software Engineers, Marketing Managers, Finance Analysts<\/td>\r\n <td>English-proficient professionals scan Ascent actively for career growth.<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Senior Contributors<\/td>\r\n <td>Senior Developers, QA Leads, Data Analysts<\/td>\r\n <td>Reaches passive candidates who aren't browsing job portals daily.<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>White-collar Mass Hiring<\/td>\r\n <td>BPO Executives, Banking Officers, Insurance Advisors<\/td>\r\n <td>Combines brand credibility with massive volume reach.<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\">Ascent Ad Best Practices for 2026:<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Lead with Role Title + CTC Range:<\/strong> In a competitive market, candidates often skip display ads that lack salary transparency.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Visual Branding:<\/strong> Always include your company logo to build long-term employer brand recall.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>The \"Rule of Three\":<\/strong> Keep copy tight by focusing on Role \u2192 Core Requirements \u2192 Call to Action (CTA).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>The QR Code Bridge:<\/strong> Since this is a physical medium, a QR code is non-negotiable to drive traffic directly to your application landing page or WhatsApp bot.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Strategic Timing:<\/strong> Because Ascent publishes on Wednesdays, it typically gets read through Thursday and Friday. Schedule your interviews for the following Monday or Tuesday to catch the momentum.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"local-language\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Local Language Classifieds \u2014 When to Use Them<\/h2>\r\n <p>The use of vernacular newspapers as a source of entry-level, blue-collar and regional hiring tends to produce better results for companies than the high-cost English dailies. The newspapers such as Vijay Karnataka, Maharashtra Times and Anandabazar Patrika are the very instruments by which the employers get in touch with the local job seekers who eagerly read the news every day and trust the newspaper unconditionally. These newspapers deliver better response rates, higher candidate conversions, and authentic applications. They keep recruitment costs low.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Target Roles:<\/strong> Delivery partners, security staff, retail associates, and factory technicians.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>The Trust Factor:<\/strong> Candidates in these sectors often view regional language ads as more accessible and legitimate than high-end English supplements.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Hyper-local Targeting:<\/strong> Use these for Walk-in Drives specific to certain neighborhoods or satellite towns where your facility is located.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <p>Local language newspapers and their classified ads are vastly underutilised by startups and SMEs \u2013 and this is a competitive advantage for those who choose to make the most of them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">Key Publications by Market<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"table-responsive\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>City<\/th>\r\n <th>Publication<\/th>\r\n <th>Language<\/th>\r\n <th>Best For<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Bengaluru<\/td>\r\n <td>Vijaya Karnataka, Prajavani<\/td>\r\n <td>Kannada<\/td>\r\n <td>Blue-collar, driver, housekeeping, ground staff<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Mumbai<\/td>\r\n <td>Maharashtra Times, Loksatta<\/td>\r\n <td>Marathi<\/td>\r\n <td>Factory workers, retail staff, junior admin<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Mumbai<\/td>\r\n <td>Mumbai Mirror Classifieds<\/td>\r\n <td>English\/Hindi<\/td>\r\n <td>Entry-level office roles, security, delivery<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Hyderabad<\/td>\r\n <td>Eenadu, Sakshi<\/td>\r\n <td>Telugu<\/td>\r\n <td>Manufacturing, logistics, field sales<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Chennai<\/td>\r\n <td>Dinamalar, Daily Thanthi<\/td>\r\n <td>Tamil<\/td>\r\n <td>Factory, hospitality, support staff<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Delhi NCR<\/td>\r\n <td>Dainik Jagran, Navbharat Times<\/td>\r\n <td>Hindi<\/td>\r\n <td>Delivery, warehouse, retail, construction-adjacent<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p><strong>Use Local Language Classifieds when hiring for:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Factory floor workers and machine operators.<\/li>\r\n <li>Delivery partners and field agents.<\/li>\r\n <li>Security guards, housekeeping, facility management.<\/li>\r\n <li>Junior data entry and back-office staff.<\/li>\r\n <li>Local retail store staff (salesperson, cashier, inventory)<\/li>\r\n <li>Drivers and logistics support.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <p>A classified ad in Vijaya Karnataka or Maharashtra Times can cut recruitment advertising expenses by 60-80% than a similar ad in TOI and yet provide better visibility to local job seekers. These local newspapers are widely trusted and read every day by the right audience that you actually require. So if you publish your recruitment ad in these regional dailies you will get the most suitable candidates for your organization for blue collar, entry-level, and most importantly for the regional positions. If you want to hire quickly then you should publish your ad in these regional newspapers for quick response. So hiring through regional newspaper ads is an easier route for getting much better engagement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\">Classified Ad Format That Works:<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>[BOLD HEADER: Job Title \u2014 Company Name]<\/strong><br>\r\n <strong>Location:<\/strong> [Area, City]<br>\r\n <strong>Salary:<\/strong> Rs. [Range] per month<br>\r\n <strong>Qualification:<\/strong> [Minimum education]<br>\r\n <strong>Experience:<\/strong> [X\u2013Y years \/ Freshers welcome]<br>\r\n <strong>Walk-in:<\/strong> [Day, Date], [Time] at [Full Address]<br>\r\n <strong>Contact:<\/strong> [Phone] | <strong>Scan QR to Apply:<\/strong> [QR Code].<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"timing-strategy\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">The Wednesday\/Monday Strategy: Timing Your Print Recruitment Ad for Maximum Response<\/h2>\r\n <p>Timing plays a crucial part in print recruitment. If you publish your ad in the right edition and on the perfect day of a week it can make a huge difference, by doing so you will naturally get a massive number of walk-ins for an interview and this will help you to choose the right candidates undoubtedly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">Why Monday is the \"Hiring Day\" in Bangalore Tech Circles<\/h3>\r\n <p>The startup and tech city of Bangalore has made Monday the most hectic day in hiring and recruitment. The majority of people who are on the hunt for new employment begin the week at the start with a fresh outlook and a new focus. When companies are aware of this recruitment trend, they can build their recruitment campaign better and can target the candidates at the right time. If you know this candidate psychology you can plan your recruitment marketing strategy ahead and make it far more effective in boosting response rates, walk-ins, and your overall hiring conversion rates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mt-6 mb-2\">The Monday Hiring Psychology:<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>The Weekend Reflection:<\/strong> Candidates dissatisfied with their current roles spend the weekend reflecting; Sunday night is the peak window for \"I need a career change\" sentiment.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Active Intent:<\/strong> By Monday morning, they are in an active \"seek\" mode\u2014checking LinkedIn, reading newspapers, and discussing opportunities with peers.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Operational Alignment:<\/strong> HR teams and hiring managers begin their week focusing on manpower requirements and have the bandwidth to interview immediately.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Performance Data:<\/strong> Walk-in drives held on Mondays and Tuesdays in Bangalore consistently outperform those scheduled for Thursday or Friday by significant margins.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">The Wednesday\u2013Monday Connection: Engineering the Flow<\/h3>\r\n <p>To capture this momentum, your media planning should be done on a weekly basis in tandem with the print issue cycle. Times of India Ascent comes out on Wednesdays. Recruiters grab this chance to attract job seekers and keep them hooked for days. This forms a strong multi day lead nurturing pipeline:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Wednesday - The Discovery Phase:<\/strong> Your display ad is visible in Ascent and attracts the eye of the job seeker as they are reviewing the supplement. Unlike online postings, your ad will be in front of many professionals for the next few days on their desk or coffee table.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Thursday\u2013Friday - Research & Social Proof:<\/strong> Candidates start checking your company online and share the ad in family WhatsApp groups or with friends looking for jobs. During this time, more people scan the QR code and visit the landing page to understand the job role, salary, and other requirements better.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Saturday\u2013Sunday - The Decision Window:<\/strong> Active and passive job seekers plan to attend your hiring drive. They update their resumes, arrange their schedule, and plan how they will travel to your Bangalore office or interview venue.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Monday - The Action Phase:<\/strong> The Walk-in Drive starts and the candidates start coming with the newspaper ad or picture on their mobile device. With the print ad seen and trusted before the campaign for several days, the campaign typically generates significantly more candidate footfall than digital only hiring campaigns.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <p><strong>Expert Insight:<\/strong> Schedule your interviews on Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of the fresh start mindset. By Friday, both candidates and interviewers usually feel tired from multiple interviews, which can reduce offer acceptance rates.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mt-6 mb-2\">Actionable Timing Framework:<\/h4>\r\n <p>In order to achieve optimal results with your CPA (Cost Per Acquisition), it is important to carefully schedule your recruitment campaign on a smart and timely basis:<\/p>\r\n \r\n <p><strong>Week 1: The Launch & Peak Phase<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> TOI Ascent ad publishes. This starts the candidate discovery cycle.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Thursday\u2013Friday:<\/strong> Candidates discuss the role, take screenshots, and share the ad on social networks.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Saturday\u2013Sunday:<\/strong> Planning phase; you will notice a spike in QR code scans as candidates prepare their resumes.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Monday:<\/strong> Walk-in Drive Day. This is when application form submissions and physical footfall typically peak.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <p><strong>Week 2: The Conversion Phase<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Tuesday:<\/strong> HR teams conduct follow-up calls to leads generated via the QR form.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> Optional: Run a repeat ad with \"Last Chance\" urgency to capture remaining talent pool interest.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Thursday:<\/strong> Final interview rounds and offer rollouts.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"mumbai-dynamic\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Mumbai's Timing Dynamic \u2014 A Strategic Shift<\/h2>\r\n <p>Recruitment marketing in Mumbai is unique from that of Bangalore. It is because of the long journey, hustle and bustle of the job and the special way of working in a corporation.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>The Mid-Week Sweet Spot:<\/strong> Wednesday and Thursday are typically the best days for Walk-in Drives in Mumbai. Few candidates want interviews early in the week. Professionals rush to the office after the weekend and tackle leftover work.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>The Multi-Channel Mix:<\/strong> For the Mumbai SMEs the optimal combination is Tuesday: Classifieds in Maharashtra Times (targeting the local, high-trust vernacular segment). Wednesday: TOI Ascent (targeting the corporate, white-collar segment).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Regional Specifics for High-Volume Hiring:<\/strong> In case of recruitment of blue collar\/retail posts in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, align your Walk-in Drives with Saturday mornings. There are lots of individuals in these positions that work out six days weekly, and they discover it much easier to go on job interviews on Saturday. It's an easy way to get a much higher rate of candidate turn-out than on regular weekdays.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"table-responsive\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Segment<\/th>\r\n <th>Best Ad Day<\/th>\r\n <th>Best Walk-in Day<\/th>\r\n <th>Preferred Medium<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Bangalore Tech<\/td>\r\n <td>Wednesday<\/td>\r\n <td>Monday<\/td>\r\n <td>TOI Ascent<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Mumbai Corporate<\/td>\r\n <td>Wednesday<\/td>\r\n <td>Wed \/ Thu<\/td>\r\n <td>TOI Ascent<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Mumbai\/MMR Blue-Collar<\/td>\r\n <td>Tuesday<\/td>\r\n <td>Saturday<\/td>\r\n <td>Maharashtra Times<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> For the ads in Mumbai, always keep a mention of the nearest Railway Station or Metro Station in the job ad. People here care more about commute time and hassle than salary. That keeps them around longer.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"qr-code-strategy\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">The QR Code Strategy: Modernizing Your Print Recruitment Ad<\/h2>\r\n <p>This is where 2026 print recruitment ads can really take off for good, but many businesses are not tapping into their potential. Don't use a QR code in a print recruitment ad for the sake of it. If used correctly, it makes a simple newspaper ad into a live recruitment funnel that draws in the leads day and night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">Option A: QR Code \u2192 Google Form (Best for Mid-Level Roles)<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>Why it works:<\/strong> Google Forms are easy to use, free, available on the phone and assist the recruiters to gather crucial information before the HR team reaches out to the candidate, which includes their name, phone number, experience, current CTC, expected CTC, and location.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>How to set it up:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Create a Google Form with 6\u20138 fields (keep it under 2 minutes to fill).<\/li>\r\n <li>Include a profile photo upload field (reduces ghosting significantly).<\/li>\r\n <li>Set up email notification so every submission hits your HR inbox instantly.<\/li>\r\n <li>Generate a short URL (bit.ly or your own domain redirect).<\/li>\r\n <li>Create a QR code from that URL (use QRCode Monkey or Canva \u2014 free).<\/li>\r\n <li>Embed the QR code prominently in your print ad with the text: \"Scan to Apply in 2 Minutes\".<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">Google Form Fields for Recruitment:<\/h4>\r\n <ol>\r\n <li>Full Name.<\/li>\r\n <li>Mobile Number.<\/li>\r\n <li>Current Location (dropdown: area\/city).<\/li>\r\n <li>Highest Qualification.<\/li>\r\n <li>Total Experience (years).<\/li>\r\n <li>Current\/Last Salary (Rs. per month).<\/li>\r\n <li>Expected Salary.<\/li>\r\n <li>Role applying for (if multiple openings).<\/li>\r\n <li>Preferred interview slot (Mon\/Tue\/Wed \u2014 morning\/afternoon).<\/li>\r\n <li>Upload Resume (optional but high-intent signal).<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <p class=\"mt-4 text-sm\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Connect a Google Sheet to your form, it'll automatically sync everything. Applicants' information is entered into the spreadsheet immediately. Your HR team can sort, filter and review it quickly, without the need to type it all in.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">Option B: QR Code \u2192 WhatsApp Chat (Best for Blue-Collar and High-Volume Roles)<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>Why it works:<\/strong> Whether it's delivery executives, factory workers, security and retail associates, they are already using WhatsApp on a daily basis. You will have to add unnecessary steps if you have to ask them to complete a form. With the QR code, which starts a direct WhatsApp chat, everything is quick, easy and without hassle.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>How to set it up:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Go to wa.me\/link generator (wa.me\/91XXXXXXXXXX?text=Hi, I saw your ad and want to apply).<\/li>\r\n <li>Pre-fill a message so candidates don't have to type anything.<\/li>\r\n <li>Generate a QR code from that WhatsApp link.<\/li>\r\n <li>In the ad, write: \"Scan to WhatsApp Us Your Details\".<\/li>\r\n <li>When candidates message you, send an auto-reply template with 3\u20134 questions (Name \/ Experience \/ Current Role \/ Availability).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p><strong>WhatsApp Business Tip:<\/strong> Implement quick reply templates in WhatsApp Business (free) so that it can help you vet candidates before the HR team gets involved in answering basic questions. Develop a label for \"Print Ad Leads\" to be able to sort and follow up on the leads from the print campaign. Common answers to questions regarding timing, location of interviews and requests for documents can also be saved for easier hiring process and minimizing manual follow-ups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mt-8 mb-4\">Option C: QR Code \u2192 Landing Page (Best for Brand-Conscious Startups)<\/h3>\r\n <p>To create a professional brand image and track the success of your campaign, choose tools that allow you to track responses, monitor engagement, and gain insight on which ads are working best:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Create a single-page job landing page (Notion, Card, or a WordPress page works fine).<\/li>\r\n <li>Include: Job description, company culture, team photos, perks, and an embedded application form.<\/li>\r\n <li>Install Google Analytics or Microsoft Clarity to track QR scan \u2192 visit \u2192 form completion conversion rate.<\/li>\r\n <li>This also lets you A\/B test different ad creatives by using different QR codes that link to the same job but tagged with UTM parameters.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">UTM Tracking for Print Ads:<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>TOI Ascent Ad QR: <code>?utm_source=print&utm_medium=toi-ascent&utm_campaign=bangalore-hiring-jan26<\/code><\/li>\r\n <li>Vijaya Karnataka Ad QR: <code>?utm_source=print&utm_medium=vijaya-karnataka&utm_campaign=blr-blue-collar-jan26<\/code><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p class=\"mt-2 text-sm\">This helps you clearly see which newspaper brought more leads and better results from your print campaign \u2014 something many companies still do not track properly.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"ad-templates\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Sample Print Recruitment Ad Templates<\/h2>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"template-box\">\r\nTemplate 1: Tech Startup \u2014 Walk-in Drive (TOI Ascent)\r\n\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\r\n[COMPANY LOGO] WE ARE HIRING\r\n\r\nCUSTOMER SUCCESS EXECUTIVES (15 Openings)\r\n\ud83d\udccd HSR Layout, Bengaluru | \ud83d\udcb0 Rs. 25,000\u201340,000\/month\r\n\r\nWe're a fast-growing fintech startup (Series B) looking for\r\ndriven individuals to join our customer support team.\r\n\r\nWHAT WE NEED:\r\n\u2713 Graduate with 1\u20133 years experience.\r\n\u2713 Excellent communication in English + Hindi\/Kannada.\r\n\u2713 Comfortable with CRM tools.\r\n\r\nWHAT YOU GET:\r\n\u2713 5-day work week | Health Insurance | Performance Bonus.\r\n\r\nWALK-IN DRIVE: Monday, 20 January 2026\r\n10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM\r\n[Full Address with landmark]\r\n\r\nOr scan to apply now: [QR CODE]\r\ncareers@[company].com | HR: 98XXXXXXXX.\r\n\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"template-box\">\r\nTemplate 2: Mumbai SME \u2014 Blue-Collar Hiring\r\n(Maharashtra Times Classified)\r\n\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\r\n\u0928\u094b\u0915\u0930\u0940 \u0909\u092a\u0932\u092c\u094d\u0927 | [COMPANY NAME]\r\n\r\nWAREHOUSE STAFF & PACKING BOYS (20 Posts)\r\n\ud83d\udccd Bhiwandi | \u0935\u0947\u0924\u0928: Rs. 16,000\u201322,000\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0928\u0941\u092d\u0935 \u0928\u0915\u094b | 10\u0935\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0938 | \u0924\u093e\u092c\u0921\u0924\u094b\u092c \u092d\u0930\u0924\u0940\r\n\r\n\u0935\u0947\u0933: \u092c\u0941\u0927\u0935\u093e\u0930, 22 \u091c\u093e\u0928\u0947\u0935\u093e\u0930\u0940 | \u0938\u0915\u093e\u0933\u0940 9 \u0924\u0947 \u0926\u0941\u092a\u093e\u0930\u0940 2\r\n\u092a\u0924\u094d\u0924\u093e: [Full Address]\r\n\r\nQR \u0938\u094d\u0915\u0945\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u093e \u0906\u0923\u093f WhatsApp \u0935\u0930 \u0905\u0930\u094d\u091c \u0915\u0930\u093e\r\n\ud83d\udcf1 [QR CODE] | HR: 99XXXXXXXX.\r\n\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"measuring-roi\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Measuring Your Print Recruitment Ad ROI<\/h2>\r\n <p>Never publish a print recruitment ad without tracking the results. A basic measurement system provides you with the knowledge about which ad is generating calls, messages, and real job applicants. It's simple to do, here's some tips:<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"table-responsive\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Metric<\/th>\r\n <th>How to Measure<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>QR Code Scans<\/td>\r\n <td>Bit.ly click stats or UTM in Google Analytics<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Form Submissions<\/td>\r\n <td>Google Form response count<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>WhatsApp Leads<\/td>\r\n <td>Label count in WhatsApp Business<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Walk-in Count<\/td>\r\n <td>Physical sign-in sheet at venue<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Interview-to-Hire Rate<\/td>\r\n <td>Internal ATS or spreadsheet tracking<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Cost Per Hire<\/td>\r\n <td>Ad spend \u00f7 number of final hires<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">Benchmark to aim for:<\/h4>\r\n <p>A well-planned TOI Ascent campaign with a QR code for a mid-level job in Bangalore should normally yield:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>150\u2013400 QR scans per ad.<\/li>\r\n <li>60\u2013150 form submissions.<\/li>\r\n <li>30\u201380 eligible walk-ins.<\/li>\r\n <li>5\u201315 final hires (for a batch hiring drive).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"checklist\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Quick-Start Checklist: Running Your First Print Recruitment Ad in 2026<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Define the role clearly (title, salary range, location, experience required).<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Choose the right publication (TOI Ascent for white-collar \/ regional classified for blue-collar).<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Set your publication day based on walk-in strategy (Wednesday publish \u2192 Monday walk-in).<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Create a Google Form OR WhatsApp link for applications.<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Generate your QR code and test it on 3 different phones before submitting to the publisher.<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Write your ad copy (lead with salary, role, and walk-in date).<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Book the ad space 4\u20136 days before publication date.<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Set up a Google Sheet to track all inbound leads.<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Brief your front desk \/ HR team for walk-in day.<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-square\"><\/i> Track scans + submissions and calculate your Cost Per Hire.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Conclusion: Print Is Not Dead \u2014 It's Differentiated<\/h2>\r\n <p>In 2026, successful companies in hiring use both digital and print methods creatively. Walk-in drives that are backed by print advertisements and QR codes that instantly direct candidates to Google Forms or WhatsApp chats are among one of the most effective and high-ROI hiring methods for Indian startups and SMEs. This is better for you and less competition because many competitors have already eliminated the use of print. This is your actual strength \u2013 make the most of it and outsmart your opponents.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <p class=\"font-bold text-brand text-lg mb-8\">Ready to run your recruitment campaign? Contact us now to sign up for TOI Ascent, regional language classifieds or a strong print + digital hiring campaign. We also create QR codes for fast and instant candidate applications and make the hiring process faster, smoother, and effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box bg-white border border-gray-200\">\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold mb-4 text-brand-dark\">Related Resources:<\/h4>\r\n <p><strong>Internal Links:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"mb-4 text-brand\">\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">\u2192 How to Write a Job Advertisement<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/times-of-india-recruitment-ad.shtml\" class=\"hover:underline\">\u2192 TOI Ascent Ad Booking: Rates & Formats<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">\u2192 Walk-in Drive Checklist Template<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">\u2192 Newspaper Advertising for SMEs: Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p><strong>External Links (Authority Building):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"text-brand\">\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">NASSCOM 2026 Hiring Report<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">LinkedIn India Talent Trends 2026<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#\" class=\"hover:underline\">SHRM India Walk-in Drive Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq\">\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 1. Why should I use print ads for recruitment when digital job boards are so common?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Digital platforms are saturated in 2026 and it's easy to get \"scroll fatigue\" when candidates are browsing. Print recruitment ads generate more trust, have natural reach (digital ads don't), are printed and shared in family groups and WhatsApp groups.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 2. Is TOI Ascent better than local language classes?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>It depends on the position that you are looking for. TOI Ascent suits white-collar occupations such as engineers, managers and analysts. If you need to hire a blue-collar worker for deliveries, retail, factory work etc., regional newspapers such as Vijaya Karnataka or Maharashtra Times will be more effective, less expensive and provide you with more local candidates.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 3. What is the best day to publish a recruitment ad in Bangalore?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Time is crucial for Bangalore tech and startup hiring. The best time to use a Wednesday or Monday strategy is. Candidates see the job mid-week when published in TOI Ascent on Wednesday and they have time to plan, and they are ready over the weekend. As a result, walk-ins are expected to be strong on Monday morning, when the turnout of candidates is typically the highest.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 4. How does the Mumbai recruitment market differ from Bangalore?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>There's a distinct pattern of employment in Mumbai. Bangalore is best suited for interviews on Monday while Mumbai SMEs are advised to go for Wednesday or Thursday interviews. Saturday morning walk-ins are also very good for retail & factory jobs in the MMR region such as Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar as the candidates are generally free.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 5. Why is a QR code necessary in a newspaper ad?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>A QR code is the perfect way to connect offline trust to online action in a print ad and create a live hiring funnel. It assists you in monitoring ROI, gathering candidate information via Google Forms and commence immediate WhatsApp chats in 2026. This means there is less of a drag and faster recruitment.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 6. Should I include the salary (CTC) in a print ad?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Yes. When it comes to hiring, candidates are more likely to accept when they're made aware of what they're getting into in a competitive hiring market. Properly worded recruitment ads with a relevant CTC range or monthly salary receive a higher number of QR scans and better applications. They are also more specific and less likely to cause misunderstandings that would be caused by general terms such as \"industry standards.\"<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 7. How do I track the ROI of my print recruitment campaign?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Tracking your scans, landing pages, application completions and so on is all possible with unique bit.ly links or UTM parameters in your QR codes. This is a clear indication of the newspaper that is actually bringing in tangible results. It's also designed to provide you with a print Cost Per Hire, similar to digital ads, and you'll now be able to determine the ROI visibility of your recruitment efforts.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 8. Which QR strategy is best for high-volume hiring?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>The QR-to-WhatsApp method is most effective for recruiting delivery partners or security guards as it instantly links up with users' most-used app and retains the process simplicity. A QR-to-Google Form is more suitable for mid-level positions, where they gather the resumes and experience information first-hand and can screen them more quickly.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 9. How much lead time do I need to book a recruitment ad?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>For optimal placement and smooth design proofing, please reserve your ad 4-6 days prior to publication date. If you are using a Wednesday Ascent, please make sure that all creative and payment is completed by Friday\/Saturday prior to your ad's appearance on the site.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 10. Can I use print ads for \"passive\" candidates?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Absolutely. Many Professionals who have a rich experience may not be actively looking on Job portals but still read newspapers and TOI Ascent regularly. With a solid and well-structured display ad and a good employer brand, it's possible to attract the attention of these passive job seekers, who are ready for a new career opportunity but don't log on to LinkedIn every day.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <footer class=\"mt-16 pt-10 border-t border-gray-200 text-center\">\r\n <p class=\"text-brand font-bold mb-4\">Plan Your High-Impact Recruitment Campaign Today<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-6\">Call our experts: <strong>+91 98219 84000<\/strong> | <strong>+91 96996 06000<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-400 text-sm font-bold tracking-widest uppercase\">\u00a9 2026 Riyo Advertising | Kolkata, West Bengal | Author: Saptak Chattopadhyay<\/p>\r\n <\/footer>\r\n <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n function toggleFaq(button) {\r\n const isExpanded = button.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';\r\n const answer = button.nextElementSibling;\r\n const icon = button.querySelector('.brand-faq-icon');\r\n \r\n if (!isExpanded) {\r\n button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true');\r\n answer.classList.add('active');\r\n icon.classList.replace('fa-plus', 'fa-minus');\r\n } else {\r\n button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\r\n answer.classList.remove('active');\r\n icon.classList.replace('fa-minus', 'fa-plus');\r\n }\r\n }\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: The Print Comeback Nobody in HR Saw Coming Could be Koramangala in Bangalore, or Andheri west in Mumbai. 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