From frying pan to fire....Part 1

Once I finished my graduation, i joined a Start-up (actually it was no more a start-up as it completed its 7 years in business, however it still had all the qualities that define a start-up) in Hyderabad, whereas most of my college friends got selected and joined in so called corporates. Here are some basic differences right from interview to induction, from training sessions to work culture, from infrastructure to administration finally from chicks (young female colleagues) to artistic HR staff.

Prelude:

Most the established companies typically attack famous campuses and hire yet to graduate junta in bulk as if otherwise they will start their own companies and pose competition. They come to well known colleges and conduct recruitment drives, lure the students with their packages, facilities aesthetic work areas. If I don’t mention the HR models that come to conduct the recruitment process, the major motivating factor (You know what I mean ;)) would left untouched. Finally they select the best chunk,(the criteria might vary from company to company, recruiter to recruiter, and interviewer to interviewer, again you know what I mean! ) after N number of rounds. Now that I dint get into any such big companies I don’t have any personal experiences on what happens next. Typically they will give the offer letter, and then you will have to check your mail boxes for the next coming 6 months for the joining date to be sent. If you are lucky enough you will get it in that time, else you can take rest and pursue your hobbies for the next one year. Most of us know this process very well. Now you know how my interview went at this Start-up i joined? I went there by 9AM. The interviewer (later I came to know he is a project manager and my would be boss if at all I crack this) came to office sharp on time and met me in a small meeting room, It can just accommodate three people max at a time, and there is a small table with two chairs placed face to face. He started to ask 5 puzzles, I cracked first 4 and he announced that I was selected and asked me to join them as soon as I finish my semester end exams. I was going back home in a bus and then their HR called me to confirm when i can join and I gave him the details and I was placed.