2 months back, I got an offer from a company, and I accepted the offer and resigned from my current company. My company's notice period is 3 months. Now, after 2 months, with only one month left to join the new company, they scheduled another round of interviews. So, I want to ask, if I fail in this interview, can they reject my employment with the company?
The question is, why did they not schedule all these rounds of interviews before giving the offer and my resignation? If I fail in this round, I will be jobless, and who would be responsible for that? Can I take legal action on it?
From India, Jamshedpur
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2The question is, why did they not schedule all these rounds of interviews before giving the offer and my resignation? If I fail in this round, I will be jobless, and who would be responsible for that? Can I take legal action on it?
From India, Jamshedpur
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Was the offer a written offer? What were the words in the offer letter? Did they inform you earlier about the number of rounds of interviews, like HR, Team leader interview, etc.?
No one can really predict how this additional interview can go on. Theoretically, you can take legal action, but what will be the result and when you will get a court decision is unknown. Legal action means money and time.
Talk to your new employer and tell them that based on the initial selection, you have given notice, and your current company has accepted the resignation. Try and find out why they have suddenly introduced one more round of interviews?
A tricky problem has come up, and you need to provide further information for suggestions to be given by other learned HR experts in the forum.
From India, Pune
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No one can really predict how this additional interview can go on. Theoretically, you can take legal action, but what will be the result and when you will get a court decision is unknown. Legal action means money and time.
Talk to your new employer and tell them that based on the initial selection, you have given notice, and your current company has accepted the resignation. Try and find out why they have suddenly introduced one more round of interviews?
A tricky problem has come up, and you need to provide further information for suggestions to be given by other learned HR experts in the forum.
From India, Pune
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Hi,
As per what my friend mentioned above, it's better to contact them again and try to understand why they have scheduled one more interview. It could be that the vacant position will be filled by existing team members, or the company may have some other reason. So, don't panic and meet them face to face to discuss the situation further.
From India, Bangalore
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As per what my friend mentioned above, it's better to contact them again and try to understand why they have scheduled one more interview. It could be that the vacant position will be filled by existing team members, or the company may have some other reason. So, don't panic and meet them face to face to discuss the situation further.
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Nexusk,
Two learned members have given you sound advice. Let me repeat and say that as of now, you do not have any option but to attend the interview. Yes, you may try to ascertain the reasons, but whatever reasons may be attending the interview is a sound option.
If I surmise, then I can deduce that the reason for calling a selected candidate could be disastrous recruitment in the past. There could be bad selection, and some senior authority might have wanted to intervene or might have been told to intervene in the recruitment process. In a zeal of intervention, the person has even called a candidate who was issued an offer letter. "Once bitten twice shy," goes the famous proverb, hence one more interview call to you!
Once the offer letter is issued, the selection process ends. Calling a job candidate who has been issued an offer letter is nothing but a revival of the selection process. It speaks very poorly of the company or questions the professionalism. Therefore, one more option is you start trying at another company also. Who knows, possibly you may get a better opportunity than the current one. However, this option is also fraught with risk, but it is worth taking.
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Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Two learned members have given you sound advice. Let me repeat and say that as of now, you do not have any option but to attend the interview. Yes, you may try to ascertain the reasons, but whatever reasons may be attending the interview is a sound option.
If I surmise, then I can deduce that the reason for calling a selected candidate could be disastrous recruitment in the past. There could be bad selection, and some senior authority might have wanted to intervene or might have been told to intervene in the recruitment process. In a zeal of intervention, the person has even called a candidate who was issued an offer letter. "Once bitten twice shy," goes the famous proverb, hence one more interview call to you!
Once the offer letter is issued, the selection process ends. Calling a job candidate who has been issued an offer letter is nothing but a revival of the selection process. It speaks very poorly of the company or questions the professionalism. Therefore, one more option is you start trying at another company also. Who knows, possibly you may get a better opportunity than the current one. However, this option is also fraught with risk, but it is worth taking.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions.
Yes, I had no choice and had to go through this additional round, and it didn't go well like the other 3 rounds that were taken before the offer. I am going to search for more options, but still, these things sometimes depend on luck as well. When you are jobless, there are more chances that you will not get a job; generally, your luck doesn't work in these conditions. I am just waiting for the employer's reply on this. Let's see what happens.
From India, Jamshedpur
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Yes, I had no choice and had to go through this additional round, and it didn't go well like the other 3 rounds that were taken before the offer. I am going to search for more options, but still, these things sometimes depend on luck as well. When you are jobless, there are more chances that you will not get a job; generally, your luck doesn't work in these conditions. I am just waiting for the employer's reply on this. Let's see what happens.
From India, Jamshedpur
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Once a company has sent you an offer letter and after your acceptance, the company legally cannot terminate the offer via an interview round unless it is mentioned in the offer letter. It is better if you can contact the new company and discuss the matter because once a letter of intent (LOI) is issued, no further interview rounds can be scheduled.
From India, Patna
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Dear Nexusk,
If I could have been in your place, I would have met the person who called you for another round of interview and politely informed him that I am no longer interested in joining your company. Such incidents reflect the internal workings of an organization.
What could be more concerning in a system than to realize they have called back a selected candidate for a re-interview? It seems like there is a lack of trust in the individuals who initially chose you, or perhaps a policy change occurred without considering the impact it would have on the company's reputation.
I suggest speaking to your current company about withdrawing your resignation. If they agree, you can continue with them; if not, it may be time to start looking for other opportunities. I am being direct with you because I understand the complexities and conflicts often present in corporate cultures. This decision may be difficult for you, but believe me, it is the right path to take.
From India, New Delhi
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If I could have been in your place, I would have met the person who called you for another round of interview and politely informed him that I am no longer interested in joining your company. Such incidents reflect the internal workings of an organization.
What could be more concerning in a system than to realize they have called back a selected candidate for a re-interview? It seems like there is a lack of trust in the individuals who initially chose you, or perhaps a policy change occurred without considering the impact it would have on the company's reputation.
I suggest speaking to your current company about withdrawing your resignation. If they agree, you can continue with them; if not, it may be time to start looking for other opportunities. I am being direct with you because I understand the complexities and conflicts often present in corporate cultures. This decision may be difficult for you, but believe me, it is the right path to take.
From India, New Delhi
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Two steps:
1. Withdraw your resignation from the current company. Exercise this option only when the relationship with the current employer is good. If things have gone from bad to worse during your notice period, you might still go for this to ensure that your income stream is maintained in the short run. Typically, unless the company has marked you for a lay-off, the company would permit you to stay on.
2. Understand your present situation with respect to the new employment. Did you get a signed offer letter? Did you give a signed acceptance note? If yes, then the new company should not and would normally not call for another round. If not, things could go anyway. You have no reason or grounds to complain.
Assuming that you have had a formal offer, please check the terms of appointment that have been agreed to. You might have a chance to go for a legal remedy, but there is no need to bet your horses on whether you would really get justice in this case. And contrary to what people are stating above, showing that as a reason to 'prove' the company is not well managed, please rethink about the situation. Don't jump to conclusions about the organization with such experiences. That would reflect badly on your thought process and would also reflect badly on your health and overall personality. Misunderstandings are common. But at the corporate level, they could be disastrous. So, avoid the misunderstanding.
Talking to the company is a way to understand their perspective. However, I doubt you would get an honest answer from them for why they are doing it.
From United States, Daphne
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1. Withdraw your resignation from the current company. Exercise this option only when the relationship with the current employer is good. If things have gone from bad to worse during your notice period, you might still go for this to ensure that your income stream is maintained in the short run. Typically, unless the company has marked you for a lay-off, the company would permit you to stay on.
2. Understand your present situation with respect to the new employment. Did you get a signed offer letter? Did you give a signed acceptance note? If yes, then the new company should not and would normally not call for another round. If not, things could go anyway. You have no reason or grounds to complain.
Assuming that you have had a formal offer, please check the terms of appointment that have been agreed to. You might have a chance to go for a legal remedy, but there is no need to bet your horses on whether you would really get justice in this case. And contrary to what people are stating above, showing that as a reason to 'prove' the company is not well managed, please rethink about the situation. Don't jump to conclusions about the organization with such experiences. That would reflect badly on your thought process and would also reflect badly on your health and overall personality. Misunderstandings are common. But at the corporate level, they could be disastrous. So, avoid the misunderstanding.
Talking to the company is a way to understand their perspective. However, I doubt you would get an honest answer from them for why they are doing it.
From United States, Daphne
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You have stated that they had sent the offer. An offer can be sent only after the completion of the selection process. I hope that you had mentioned in your job application that you need 3 months' time to join. If that is the case, no further interviews can be conducted. It is better to talk to the HR people of the new company.
From India, Mysore
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Thank you all for your advice and suggestions. few days back i got a call from them and i am all set to join the new organization.
From India, Jamshedpur
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