The company is the perfect example of - appearances are deceptive. I was happy with the demeanor of my prospective colleagues - if I may. They were warm and welcoming. I had my usual PI and then was asked to write an article then and there. I was happy to do the task, but the completion of the task itself was like a house of cards, tumbling down. The laptop I was given to write the assignment on, died in the middle of the test, or should I say breathed its last and then miraculously jumped to life after an HR, me and an unwilling IT personnel decided to fiddle with the keys. By now, I was losing my calm for the fear of unsaved article and 40 minutes of time wasted in research, writing, and editing. Thankfully, I had the sense to save my work. I was asked to wait for 10 minutes for the final feedback, which then stretched to 30.
Finally, the HR came to the reception, with a reality show judge verdict - you are neither selected, nor rejected, you are on hold, followed by a forced smile. Okay, no sweat, keep your hopes up! If by now, you think the whole matter seems fishy, you don't know the horror show that is to follow:
After at least two emails, 5 phone calls and several I am on leave, I will let you know on Monday, you are not selected, we have hired someone else, I was just seeking feedback to ascertain my area of improvement that could help uplift me in future endeavors.
I was flat out told - we found somebody better, and this is the only feedback we provide, with an abrupt hanging up of the call.
After traveling for two hours, and spending at least 3 hours minimum at their office, the least a candidate expects is a genuine response and constructive feedback for future prospects.
