intent of offer

1. I do not think that cancelling job offer will affect the brand image of any company if this is a one of case due to slowdown. However if this continues for a few years repeatedly then the potential damage can be possible.

2. It is normal for companies to offer an "Intent of offer" to students hence if Infosys just made an Intent to offer then they are not obliged to offer jobs - This can be pulled back any time before the prospect employee signs the offer letter. I completely agree with Infosys's spokesperson.

3. As a placement cordinator I would have asked students who are willing to accept the offer to show the "intent" to accept the "intent to offer" so that the respective offer letter can be secured. I would have asked the employer to send the offer letter to the students willing to take up the offer. Those note willing to take up the offer could be channelised to other interviews. In this situation I would have looked at companies in government sector and as well as other developing economies Brazil, China and Africa. Alternately would have negotiated with Infosys to revoke the cancellation. I would have reached out to the strong allumni of IIT Mumbai for their support so that the students can secure their jobs.

4. I have never gone through any such situation. My friends have also never gone through any such situation. I would have made sure that I had atleast one offer in hand and would have signed the papers at the earliest. After signing the papers, I would have continued to look out for a still better career opportunity.