Syntel Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Syntel full-time for more than a year

Pros – Nice work life balance,Good onsite opportunities,good transport facilities, For an entry level person, if you show dedication and work hard,you will grow.

Cons – Compensation is not as per the market standards for freshers and yearly appraisals are also not good for freshers which makes financial growth difficult.

Advice to Senior Management – Internal Training which is conducted every month should focus on newer technologies.Current training focuses on old technologies and the calender keeps on repeating.

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time

Pros – Good for beginners to get hands on and learn

Cons – Management of project not good as per industry standard as the rules are not followed

Advice to Senior Management – Follow proper project life cycle and resource assignement

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time

Pros – Quick onsite opportunity,
Good environment for a fresher to learn.

Cons – there should be a change in employee rating process.
it should be 360 degree appraisal.

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time for more than a year

Pros – If u are allocated in good account.
Good to grow

Cons – Worst in project allocation to fresher.

Advice to Senior Management – Allocate resource according to skill.

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time

Pros – Provides good opportunity for work life balance.

Cons – Processes need to be developed and streamlined

Advice to Senior Management – Need to focus on retaining employees

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time for more than a year

Pros – 1) Good culture 2) Flexible working hours 3) Good financial instrument knowledge if you stay for a long time it will boost your resume.

Cons – 1) Less payments 2)Long working hours with out Overtime salary, incentives are only given to seniors based on ratings, but if you are only looking for knowledge then this company is too good.
Not seen any politics yet.

Advice to Senior Management – 1)Interact with employees, spread knowledge, Give proper Ratings based on their hard work,

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Syntel full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Lots of work, lots to learn, onsite opportunities

Cons – not a big pay master,

Advice to Senior Management – Take care of your employees

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – good place to learn if you are starting your career

Cons – Very conservative in their business approach
Lack of transparency
Unable to value and recognize talent

Advice to Senior Management – no comments

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Syntel full-time for more than a year

Pros – It has two major clients.Work environment is good if you are in anyone of the project.Good if you get a supportive manager.Same as any other service based company.Chances of onsite are fair if you work for 2+ yrs.Work load is balanced

Cons – - Not so great processes & policies
- Working hrs not flexible
- No work from home option
- Very risky if you are on bench

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Syntel full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Various opportunities
You can select opportunities

Cons – No good benefits
Medical insurance provided by company is worst

Advice to Senior Management – Better infrastructure and IT policies.
Better compensations and benefits Atleast provide indstry standard medical insurance at both offshore and onsite.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend