Posted by: media_555 May 27, 2007
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Hi guys;
Bhasmashur and ganalyst have provided some good tips.
My understanding is this consulting business is just a dirty game. Remember the following facts:
1. Never believe all what they say. They are the most expert liars.
2. 95% consulting companies dont have direct clients. So remember - there is no timeframe when you will be placed in job.
3. SAY BIG 'NO' IF -They ask for deposit money, training fee, or contract signing.
4. Remember- they twist your resume, put 5-6 years of fake work experience... and try to sell to to the job market. This means, when you land to job, your manager is expecting a lot from you... You will be in serious job stress.
5. DONT ACCEPT LOWER THAT $60K. (Remember your experience in resume??)
6. 75% or more companies do not provide proper training. They just give some pdf documents to read, and thats all. You need to know A LOT (technical/non techincal) stuffs before to go to job.
7. Some consulting companies also carry out proxy interview for you. SAY NO. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MORALE, AND MOST IMPORTANT - YOU WILL BE CAUGHT!
8. Analyse, how they speak with you when you ask questions.. If they use YES, YES, WE DO.. type of language, THEY ARE FAKING YOU! LEAVE THEM. Good companies have their own rules and regulations. THEY DONT BARGAIN IN SALARY.
9. REMEMBER- Most of them wont pay you from first month once you are placed in job. They keep some "buffer" money of you - for one or two months. Reason - there exists a high chance of you being fired.. and if that happens, you wont be given this money.
10. When they talk with you initially, they sound like your brother. They take u to lunch..But once you join then - be ready to hear all abusive "desi" galis.. BELIEVE ME!
11. REMEBER - THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BIND YOU with THEM. YOU ARE FREE. IF HE ABUSES YOU OR DOEST NOT PROVIDE TRAINING, JUST LEAVE HIM. HE CAN NOT SUE YOU, cuz that needs him big money. He wont go for that...
12. If you are good in your field, there are big companies like Infosys, Miracle-software, Global Consulting Inc, Excell Data, Volt etc.. go for them. But they dont provide you training. They do have real job with their direct clients.
13. If you are strong in your field, and wants to make money, (a) twist resume as these compaies do with 5 years of experienc (b)Face interview and get job (with big payment per hour) (c) After that, ask one consulting company to process your payroll by giving them $7-10 bucks per hour. They will do it happily. The remaining money is all yours... But for this you should have a trustworthy person with registered consulting company.. ;)
14. AND FINALLY - NEVER BE POLITE WITH THOSE 'BHAIYAS'. They dont understand polite language.. If they act agressive way, or threaten you - you show more aggressivness.. and challenge them. This is the best way to deal with them. However, think 10 times when applying for H1 or GC - Is that company OK for that? Otherwise- you will be badly exploited..
Bhasmashur and ganalyst have provided some good tips.
My understanding is this consulting business is just a dirty game. Remember the following facts:
1. Never believe all what they say. They are the most expert liars.
2. 95% consulting companies dont have direct clients. So remember - there is no timeframe when you will be placed in job.
3. SAY BIG 'NO' IF -They ask for deposit money, training fee, or contract signing.
4. Remember- they twist your resume, put 5-6 years of fake work experience... and try to sell to to the job market. This means, when you land to job, your manager is expecting a lot from you... You will be in serious job stress.
5. DONT ACCEPT LOWER THAT $60K. (Remember your experience in resume??)
6. 75% or more companies do not provide proper training. They just give some pdf documents to read, and thats all. You need to know A LOT (technical/non techincal) stuffs before to go to job.
7. Some consulting companies also carry out proxy interview for you. SAY NO. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MORALE, AND MOST IMPORTANT - YOU WILL BE CAUGHT!
8. Analyse, how they speak with you when you ask questions.. If they use YES, YES, WE DO.. type of language, THEY ARE FAKING YOU! LEAVE THEM. Good companies have their own rules and regulations. THEY DONT BARGAIN IN SALARY.
9. REMEMBER- Most of them wont pay you from first month once you are placed in job. They keep some "buffer" money of you - for one or two months. Reason - there exists a high chance of you being fired.. and if that happens, you wont be given this money.
10. When they talk with you initially, they sound like your brother. They take u to lunch..But once you join then - be ready to hear all abusive "desi" galis.. BELIEVE ME!
11. REMEBER - THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BIND YOU with THEM. YOU ARE FREE. IF HE ABUSES YOU OR DOEST NOT PROVIDE TRAINING, JUST LEAVE HIM. HE CAN NOT SUE YOU, cuz that needs him big money. He wont go for that...
12. If you are good in your field, there are big companies like Infosys, Miracle-software, Global Consulting Inc, Excell Data, Volt etc.. go for them. But they dont provide you training. They do have real job with their direct clients.
13. If you are strong in your field, and wants to make money, (a) twist resume as these compaies do with 5 years of experienc (b)Face interview and get job (with big payment per hour) (c) After that, ask one consulting company to process your payroll by giving them $7-10 bucks per hour. They will do it happily. The remaining money is all yours... But for this you should have a trustworthy person with registered consulting company.. ;)
14. AND FINALLY - NEVER BE POLITE WITH THOSE 'BHAIYAS'. They dont understand polite language.. If they act agressive way, or threaten you - you show more aggressivness.. and challenge them. This is the best way to deal with them. However, think 10 times when applying for H1 or GC - Is that company OK for that? Otherwise- you will be badly exploited..