In recent years, the Indian IT industry has faced criticism for offering jobs to freshers and then delaying their onboarding process. This has led to frustration among young professionals who are eagerly waiting to start their careers. The issue has not been resolved, as seen in a recent Reddit post where a developer claimed that LTIMindtree was not providing joining letters to the 2024 batch of freshers. This has sparked a discussion among developers, with many sharing their own experiences of being hired for a different year or being assigned to support projects instead of developer roles.
This trend of delaying onboarding and revoking offers has been observed in other IT giants like Cognizant and TCS as well. The situation is worsened by the fact that even after being hired, freshers are often placed in support projects instead of their desired roles. This has led to frustration and disappointment among young professionals who are eager to start their careers.
In 2022, Indian IT companies had delayed onboarding and revoked offers for nearly 30,000 freshers, citing lack of qualifications. This trend was expected to continue this year, along with possible layoffs. However, in their latest earnings call, Indian IT giants have promised to reduce their bench size and hire freshers to increase their headcount. Infosys and HCLTech have announced plans to onboard thousands of freshers in the coming years.
It is important for Indian IT companies to fulfill their promises and provide opportunities for young professionals to kickstart their careers. Delaying onboarding and revoking offers not only affects the individuals involved, but also reflects poorly on the industry as a whole. It is crucial for companies to prioritize the well-being and career growth of their employees, especially in the current economic climate.
