I am still Unemployed!!!

@venkygec (783)
India
August 12, 2008 10:45am CST
Hey!! I completed my B.E. in Computers degree in June 2008... I scored First class with honors... And 78%.. I already got placed in Tata consultancy Services... in April 2007.. with a package of Rs 3.15 lakh annually.. thats around $7500... I got my offer letter also.. But Im still waiting for the joining letter.... All my friends who got placed in other companies... are already working... and im still unemployed... I am not sure of which city also... It might be anywhere in India... And I dont know when is the joining... What should I do??? Should I wait... or Find another Job...
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17 responses
@ellie333 (21016)
13 Aug 08
Congratulations on your BE, well done, what an achievement. I would personally contact the company and say you have recieved the offer letter but haven't recived confirmation of when you start and in case it hadn't been received was just checking with them whther or not it had been sent. This way they will have to respond with either the offer letter or copy of if already sent. Good luck. Ellie :D
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@venkygec (783)
• India
14 Aug 08
Hey!! Thanks for your suggestion... I did the same thing... and they said... "Batching process is not yet over, We will inform you as soon as it is done"... So I think Ill have to wait... But dont know how long... Anyways Thanks for the response...^_^
@shana123 (2095)
• India
13 Aug 08
Hi venkat, Now a days its very difficult to get into software companies , somehow by talent you got through some companies will make you wait for 6 to 7 months.. i have met a girl from my college she said that she has been selected by th same TCS but she was not sent any offer later so far another girl with the similar case is waiting for Infosys so it happens now a days do wait for somtetime with paitence , i have one bro who had got his placement in Noida and during the meanwhile of the waiting period he was engaged with some other work.. if your really impatient then you can swtich over to any other IT companies of your intrest.. If you have real responsibility to support your family go ahead with another good job..All the very best for your future..
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@venkygec (783)
• India
13 Aug 08
Hey!! friend... thanks for sharing.... I know the problem... in IT companies.. they take a lot of students.. and so take time to start their training... Thats the problem with TCS also... I now they will take me... but not sure when... I just cant wait..
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
13 Aug 08
If you got placed back in April and you still haven't gotten the actual job, then perhaps it's time to start looking for another job. First though, I would contact this company and ask them what's going on and if you still have a position with them. Who knows, maybe they did send you a letter and it got lost in the mail. Good luck to you!
@venkygec (783)
• India
13 Aug 08
Hey!! we have campus placements in third Year... so i had got placed in my third year in April 2007... But I completed my Degree in June 2008... I contacted the company.. they say.. the batching process is not yet over... and will inform when it is done... So im still waiting for it...
@joyadalia (1408)
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Maybe you should look someplace else and not dwell with the company that haven't written you for so long. Try online jobs on craiglist. You can also check my webiste for other online opportunities. http://princessjoyadalia.weebly.com
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@venkygec (783)
• India
13 Aug 08
Hey! Its not that they forgot me... They are sending mails timely... but not telling when is the joining... Once they send offer letter, then they called for medical test, then some letter about change in salary structure.. And now about a new portal being launched... Im sure they will take me in... But not sure when...
@insulin (2479)
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Time is gold so don't waste it..:-0 Well maybe you just didn't find the right job for you but sooner you will just have it..:-0 Don't give on all things..:-0 Well your lucky that your a degree holder..most people didn't finish thier study but still they are working so how much more you? don't lose hope..:-0 You will find a job..:-0 It just really depend on how you handle on lookin for it..:-0 Good luck and have a nice day..:-0
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@venkygec (783)
• India
13 Aug 08
Ya!! Im lucky that I have a degree.. So I can find jobs easily... Im very much interested in the offer I got in TCS.. its the No1 IT Company in Asia.. I dont want to loose it... Im sure they will take me... But Im not sure when it will be... I just cant wait....
@vidhyavini (6111)
• India
12 Aug 08
Hey me to of same category... Placed in Wipro.. Yesterday oly got mail saying tat my joining date will be by January... We cant do anything man... Its not easy to get another job... Jus stick to it... U ll be called between jan to march... Hope for the best... Take Care....
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@venkygec (783)
• India
12 Aug 08
Hey!! How do you know... that ill be called between Jan to March.... Hope it is not that way.... I cant wait for so long....
@subha12 (18441)
• India
13 Aug 08
look i am in IT field myself. i also work with one MNC in india. we know the exact situation, there are slowdown on IT market. but we hope the situation will not be the same. also try to look out for any if you can get some in off campusing.Many companies are just making the joining dates away. also from where you have done BE? The real problems are due to slow down , companies are facing problems in placing new people to projects. so many are on bench. its overhead for companies.
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
13 Aug 08
I work part time while keeping my eyes open for a better job. You should stay active and do something while waiting. I apply for any job that looks like something I would like to do full time. The ideal job I would like to have is far away from my home. So I will not drive that far as long as the price of gas is so high. Plus I like being close to my children and their school. I see them instead of spending my time driving back and forth to work.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
13 Aug 08
keep looking. my hubby was told he was a very good fit for a job, had a second interview and waited...heard nothing, then finally called them - they had hired someone else! dont cast your hopes on this one job!
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12 Aug 08
Hi venkygee, I am pleased that you have the job offer in this company, yes you can find other job while you are waiting to here the date of comencesing at least you will be earning while waiting. Good luck. Tamara
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@msedge (4011)
• United States
17 Aug 08
I would suggest that while waiting you should look for another job so that you have other options.Do not depend on something that you are not sure yet.Keep looking ,i am sure one day you will be able to get a job.Good luck to you!
@pkraj111 (2458)
• India
12 Aug 08
Start looking for other job. Even if you later get that job you have a chance to choose. So Dont waste your time All the best Venky
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@shav9292 (928)
• India
12 Aug 08
i really don't know about that friend but i am doing B.E in computer science too i did not start my first year.it starts on 16 of this month.
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@tigger44 (144)
• United States
17 Aug 08
Well maybe you should start looking around to other compaines. I mean you cant just sit around waiting for something that may not even come your way. I am sure you got some bill you need to pay and things that you want to do. So why not in the mean time find a job with another computer compainy. When you get the joining letter for the company you are waiting for now then take it. But it all comes back to what you want to do.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
13 Aug 08
Dear friend, I hope everything will get well soon there is lot more time and utilise this time and try for another job and if possible try for better job and if got join that job and on the way if you get the already placed job make your own choice. I hope it your own wish to select the best you find that you are fit for and I hope it is better to try for better job rather just waiting for a job.
@vimaal (3361)
• India
13 Aug 08
hi venkgec, don't worry pa, find a good job for your qualification. In this mylot is also one of the online job. take care have a nice day.
@icegermany (2524)
• India
13 Aug 08
if its a long time i think u need to start searching another one in the meanwhile if u get a better one u can join n earn n also get experienced .