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The Dark Side of IT Placements
From Dream Jobs to Nightmares: The Truth Behind IT Placement Promises
Many IT colleges and big companies seem to offer great opportunities for students, but there’s a hidden scam that you should know about. Colleges often boast about their high placement rates, showing off students who get hired with impressive salaries. However, the reality is much different, and students often get trapped in a cycle that leaves them disappointed and anxious.
What’s Really Happening?
Colleges set a minimum salary that companies must offer to hire students — like 6 lakh per year. This sounds great, but fresh graduates usually don’t have the experience to earn that kind of money right away. Companies know this, but they still participate in these placements. Why? Because they benefit from it in ways that students don’t realize.
The Bond Trap
Before starting work, many companies make students sign contracts or bonds. These agreements might say that students won’t get paid during their first year or that they’ll be on probation. Probation is a period where the company watches your performance closely. The problem is, these contracts are often confusing, and students don’t fully understand them.
