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'No basic ethics': Frustrated job seeker gets rude shock from HR after completing assignment

Economic Times · 25d ago

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A job seeker expressed outrage after being misled by a startup's hiring process, sharing their story on Reddit. Despite completing evaluation rounds, they learned unexpectedly that no new hires were actually being sought. This revelation, shared alongside screenshots of unprofessional communication, sparked support from other users who criticized similar practices in India’s startup culture, highlighting inconsistent processes and the exploitation of candidates through ungenuine technical assignments and ghosting post-interview stages.