it starts simple, like your availability, nationality, willing to relocate , etc.
then, they said: "we are happy to progress further, please do the test. follow the link." tests are simple HR bull crap tests, like attitude tests, and stuff.
meanwhile, consider that the professional emails need to have a professional signature, consistent, and nice footer and subject, but it was not like that in this case.
I knew these and I suspected this couldn't be right, but I decided to go along, since I was not employed but any company, and I was doing some freelance jobs.
then, they asked for another test, Written Test, which I did.
after that, they asked to attend a interview session with one of their senior manager in City Office. normal interview, usual questions.
then, they asked to do a programming assignment, which I did. it made them happy. I never turn down any programming assignments.
Then, Audio/Video interview with one of the "senior" programmer.
questions were not technical, as I would have expected. they were what do you do if you're under pressure, how do you handle multiple jobs, etc. nothing technical.
now, here's come the fun parts. so far, they were cooking you up, oiling you, preparing you.
now they say:
...emails excerpt .....
Congratulations for successfully completing the recruitment process
with Wipro.
You have been selected for IT graduate engineer position. In order to move ahead
with offer letter, we need below documents to proceed with formal offer letter.
·
10th year –Marks card & certificate
·
12th year – marks & certificate
·
Graduation – marks card & Certificate
·
Passport & driving license (if available)
.........
I did.
then it's waiting game, I contacted them and ask what happened?
they respond with
......
We shall share offer letter shortly & shall suggest next step accordingly.
...another 2 weeks passed...
offer should be released by today.
...another 2 weeks passed...
Team is on job & should be shared tonight.
...another 2 weeks passed, and they sent the offer letter with start date setting for beginning of next month, which was another 3 weeks.
Meanwhile, I was going to interviews and applying for other jobs, and I got one and they offered me and I accepted that. however, I decided to play along with these guys to see the end.
remember I'm already in 1 and half month into this
remember I'm already in 1 and half month into this
anyhow, the start day was approaching, BUT the a few days before they sent this:
....
Thnx .. Shall connect further on date of joining & other formalities..
who wrote emails like that? thugs? I responded about the fact that joining date is in the offer letter, but he said we have problems. and they will call later this week to discuss. it was Monday. I responded, no problem, looking forward to it.
they didn't call. I mailed them, why you didn't call. they called after...yeah, we have problems, we are working on a new project..blah blah... we start in 2 weeks.
with thick Indian accent. nothing against Indians but i didn't understand a what the heck he is talking about.
Then this
Trust you doing good. We need to extend the date of joining to..another 3 weeks. Since apologies in case this caused any inconvenience to you.
Plz help with some referrals in case you have some of your friends are interested with Wipro.
Thnx
Then
Due
to certain unavoidable conditions, we need to extend your joining date
to first week of .next month (another 4 weeks)... Sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Thnx
so now I'm into this for around 3 months. At this time, I just replying things like, "yes, no problem", "excited to start", blah blah. However, I'm already working but I like this game.
I bet 10 bucks that when next date comes they will extend it anther 2 or so weeks.
I'll keep you updated.
The point is don't fall for that and move along.
update---------
the date came and the time was set for me to show up in their office.
I was in different city working for different company, but i said yes i'm coming. time approaching but I was not there. they called and emailed but no response. then they said why you didn't showed up. no response from me. then i responded, yes, sorry I changed my mind. sorry for inconvenience. regards.
then they responded we can afford this kind of last minute behviour, which I didn't replied back.
the thing is, maybe my reaction is not professional but how do you react to a company who just hang you by your neck and say things like " another 2 weeks.." on top of past 2 months.
anyhow, i didn't hear from them and they definitely wont hear from me.
update---------
the date came and the time was set for me to show up in their office.
I was in different city working for different company, but i said yes i'm coming. time approaching but I was not there. they called and emailed but no response. then they said why you didn't showed up. no response from me. then i responded, yes, sorry I changed my mind. sorry for inconvenience. regards.
then they responded we can afford this kind of last minute behviour, which I didn't replied back.
the thing is, maybe my reaction is not professional but how do you react to a company who just hang you by your neck and say things like " another 2 weeks.." on top of past 2 months.
anyhow, i didn't hear from them and they definitely wont hear from me.
