The interviewer asks you to briefly introduce yourself, including your name, educational background, and any relevant experience. Job Information Discussion – You politely request details about the role, responsibilities, and work environment to ensure clarity before proceeding. Degree Verification – You ask whether the position requires a specific degree, and confirm if it’s a technical or non-technical qualification. Decision Step – If the interviewer confirms it is a technical degree requirement, you communicate that you will not proceed, explaining your preference or policy.

I am sharing this experience with the intention of highlighting gaps in the hiring process, not to defame or target any individual. I applied for a Process Associate role and attended interviews conducted by HCL Technologies. Over a period of approximately one and a half weeks, I was asked to visit interview locations multiple times and was given different instructions regarding the next steps. Timeline of events: On the first interview day, I was informed to visit another HCL location on Saturday for further discussion. When I visited as instructed, the concerned interviewer was unavailable. I was then asked to return again on Monday, where I was told to come back the next day. On the following visit, I was informed that the second round would be conducted virtually on Friday. After this communication, there was no follow-up message or confirmation regarding the virtual interview. No HR contact details were shared in the job listing or during the process, making it difficult to seek clarification. As a fresher, repeated travel without clear communication resulted in financial cost, time loss, and mental stress. I fully understand that hiring processes can change due to internal reasons, but even a simple update or rejection message would help candidates plan better and move forward respectfully. I am sharing this feedback only to highlight the importance of transparent communication during recruitment, especially for young graduates who invest time, money, and hope into these opportunities. I hope organizations continue to improve candidate experience by ensuring clearer updates and coordination in their hiring processes.