Amazon India delays college hires due to ‘challenging economic conditions’, stays committed to university recruiting
1 min read 26 May 2023, 01:47 PM ISTAmazon India: The deferral of offer letters has had a wide-reaching impact on students from various IITs.
PremiumAmazon has decided to delay sending out employment offer letters to campus recruits from renowned Indian institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), as per recent reports. Now, Amazon India has released a statement on the issue and blamed “challenging economic conditions" for the same.
“"In light of the challenging economic conditions, we're delaying the start dates for some of our college hires by up to six months. We're offering assistance to help address any financial impact. This decision does not involve revoking or rescinding any offer letters that have been extended to students. Amazon remains committed to university recruiting and developing next generation of leaders and builders," the statement says.
The deferral of offer letters has had a wide-reaching impact on students from various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), according to a graduate who has been affected by the situation. The graduate has revealed that this issue is prevalent across multiple IIT campuses, and they have also come across fellow interns from different campuses who have faced similar deferrals.
Expressing concerns over the prolonged six-month waiting period, the affected IIT graduate has taken proactive measures to explore alternative job opportunities, Business Today reported. They aim to safeguard their professional prospects by avoiding any potential negative implications caused by the delay.
Despite acknowledging the challenges posed by the current job market, the graduate has actively engaged in networking with alumni and exploring other avenues for employment.
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