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Why TCS is so rude and self proclaimed kinda. I declined TCS offer last year as they were giving very less CTC. Now I got interviewed again with TCS and cleared all the rounds but they are not reactivating my ibegin portal for document upload since I rejected them last year...in this way u think they will never ever reactivate my profile.
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I've had a hybrid role for the past 4 years where I get unlimited sick days (well 14 really until fmla kicked in), 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days. I am also given the week after Xmas off. if my toddlers are sick I can work at home with them. Interviewing w fortune 500 that offers 15 pto days that have to use for sick days too.Strictly in office job 9-5 and dress bus.prof. These bad benefits? Outdated culture?I am a seasoned professional. Seems tough.
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Unfortunately, it's definitely becoming very normal. It seems like standard practice now to expect applicants to do a ton of unpaid work. And the worst part is, there's nothing we can really do about it because if we don't do it, someone else will.
You can absolutely do something by declining to proceed.
If the number of good applicants in their pool reduces even by half, they'll notice
Every single associate job I’ve applied for has asked for this. Just do it once and then you have it for the other jobs.
Most litigation roles require a writing sample, but it's hard for associates to produce something that isn't heavily edited. Hence, the writing exercise is free of any client-privilege issues. With associate training being so haphazard due to COVID/remote work, it makes sense to ask for a sample of “work product” to identify any training gaps.
Our firm is asking for this even of paralegals, although just a single writing sample rather than a full packet. We run it past an AI detector as well. I think this is becoming more common to be honest.
Because if a person is relying on AI, then they are not doing the thinking themselves. The quality of the work then depends on something from the Internet/AI world. It does not reflect the individuals true work product and true ability to prepare and formulate a writing sample.
It’s becoming more common, especially at writing-heavy or selective firms, but it’s still on the demanding end for a first round. Some firms use it to screen efficiently, others over-ask early, so it’s not universal, but not unusual either.
And if you’ve lost money to an online scam, don’t be silent, recovery is very possible...
I agree with a Counsel 1. You should have 2-3 samples of writing you have already produced, redacted of identifying information, ready to go. If they are asking you to produce something fresh, be wary. If the job you are applying to requires a lot of writing, they are looking for how clearly you communicate, your writing style and structure, and if you're a fit for the job. It's standard in our industry.
It’s becoming more common, especially for writing-heavy or highly selective roles, but it’s still on the demanding end for a first round and not universal.
If you’ve lost money to an online scam, don’t be too worried and speak out, recovery may be possible.