Beware of the “Intern Trap” 🚩
Pros: Good exposure to multifunctional projects, particularly within Operations. Opportunity to work across different project types and gain practical, hands-on experience. Exposure to cross-functional coordination and end-to-end project workflows.
Cons: Career growth and promotions could be significantly better. The appraisal and promotion process did not feel sufficiently structured or transparent. There is also a considerable amount of micromanagement, and internal politics can sometimes affect the overall work environment. Another concern from my personal experience was the salary credit timeline. Although the general expectation was that salaries would be credited by the 5th of every month, I did not receive my salary on or before the 5th during my tenure. Internship/FTE: Prospective interns and freshers should carefully clarify the internship and FTE terms before joining. In my experience, the initial internship period was communicated as 3 months, but the internship was eventually extended by another 3 months. The company also takes in a relatively large number of interns, so candidates should clarify the exact internship duration, conversion criteria, and FTE terms in writing before joining. I would also recommend carefully verifying the salary communicated during placements versus the final FTE compensation. In my experience, the compensation discussed/offered during the placement stage was subsequently reduced when moving from internship to FTE, by approximately 25–40%. Candidates should therefore get the FTE compensation, conversion terms, and conditions clearly documented rather than relying only on the initial placement communication. Overall, the company can provide good project exposure and hands-on learning, but candidates should have clear discussions upfront regarding career progression, appraisal cycles, salary timelines, internship duration, FTE conversion, and final compensation.
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