Intent of Offer Vs Offer

1) Cancelling the Job offers at IIT Mumbai would not affect the best employer brand image of big companies like Infosys.If I talk about the IIT Mumbai Campus, yes it would hamper the reputation of the institution as regards of its campus placements, which in turn will get them lot of dissatisfied parents and students.Moreover the company's offer is does not compel it to employement of the candidates,its just an "intent of offer" and not an Appointment Order or a Job Contract and the Company holds all the right to cancel the same.

2) I do Agree with the statement which has been given by the Infosys Spokesperson that Infosys has not really cancelled any job since it was just an intent of Offer,which is well within the reach of the organisation to cancel the same.

3)If I were the placement coordinator at IIT,Mumbai, then I could have handled the situation in a different way. I would have educated my existing resource i.e. the students that the Offer is not an Appointment letter and they should always have 3-4 Job Offers ready with them.I would then come to the employer coming to the campus with a much better selection process and a agreement has to be signed with party about their intention of this Interview so as to have a clear picture about the selection.

4) Actually, this question reminds me of 5th Jan 2005 when i got an Offer Letter from American Express ,I was very much delighted seeing the Offer,as usual a typical Indian Mentality, I told to every possible human being whom i knew on this Earth,but to my surprise I got another letter dated 21st Jan2005,wherein there was an appology letter from American Express,stating that they have put the current opening on Hold and I was one of the Lucky Ones.Thank God, that I had AVIVA Life Offer as well as appointment letter with me.