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Kolkata Job Seeker Asked to Work Before Offer Letter: Is This the New Normal?
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News18•26-09-2026, 12:20
Kolkata Job Seeker Asked to Work Before Offer Letter: Is This the New Normal?
- •A Kolkata job seeker was asked to work for a day before receiving an offer letter, despite completing multiple interview rounds with an established company.
- •The candidate's sister, Aratrika Manna, shared the experience on LinkedIn, questioning the professionalism and transparency of the hiring process.
- •The offered salary was allegedly below market rate, and the role did not include transport or extra allowance for night shifts.
- •The company reportedly insisted the candidate join immediately and work for a day before the offer letter would be provided.
- •LinkedIn users debated the practice, with many calling it a "red flag" and others noting similar issues in some workplaces.
Key Questions Answered
A job seeker in Kolkata was asked to work for a single day before receiving her official offer letter, after having already completed multiple rounds of interviews.
The candidate's sister noted that the offered salary was well below market rates, and the position lacked both night shift transport and any extra shift allowance.
Several LinkedIn users criticized the practice as an immediate red flag that could potentially lock employees into unfavorable terms, while others debated whether it reflects broader, low standards in workplace culture.
