My Experience with Capgemini's Recruitment Process
The interview process at Capgemini was well-structured. All the panelists I interacted with were respectful, knowledgeable, and focused on evaluating the skills truly relevant to the role. The technical discussions were aligned with the job requirements, and overall, the interview experience gave me a positive impression of the organization.
However, what followed was deeply disappointing and unprofessional.
After successfully clearing all interview rounds, I received an offer letter and was formally offered the position. Trusting this offer, I began my resignation process at my then-current company. Everything was progressing smoothly—until just 10 days before my last working day (LWD), I received a call from the HR representative at Capgemini, informing me that there had been a mistake on their part. The joining location mentioned in the offer letter was incorrect.
Despite being taken aback, I agreed to the revised location, understanding that I had already declined other potential opportunities by this point. Unfortunately, the situation only worsened. I was never issued a revised offer letter, and despite multiple follow-ups, I was told there were "approval delays"—even though everything else (compensation, role, and department) remained the same except the location.
As my last working day approached, my exit process had already been completed, and I was offboarded from my previous project. Yet, I still had no confirmed joining from Capgemini. On the day I officially left my previous employer, I found myself without a job—through absolutely no fault of my own.
What followed was three weeks of intense struggle to find employment again. I eventually accepted a role that paid less and was outside my core domain—just to stay afloat.
This experience was incredibly distressing and left a lasting impact on both my career and peace of mind. I strongly advise anyone considering joining Capgemini to double-check everything—especially with HR—and ensure they have proper documentation and confirmation before making any career-changing decisions.
A single lapse in professionalism from the HR department can have real and serious consequences for someone’s livelihood. Please be cautious.
