Tests at office too :-(

I already knew that there will be tests in the company.But i thought that it'll be at the end of the training i.e only one final test.But the scenario at my office is diiferent ,we have test on each module which we learn.Suppose if a module is completed today , then we would have test on the same day , no time to prepare also.The only thing is , we need to be attentive in the class.we were told that approximately 10 to 15 tests will be conducted at the end of training.
Coming to clearing the training , i need to get an average of 60 % in all modules. If you don't get 60% then you will be terminated .Getting 60% is easy and you'll survive in the office ,But there will be no use if you get 60% in all modules.Because if you get 60 in all modules then you'll not be placed in any project rather on BENCH.If you should be in project then you need to get at least 90% in 3 modules.
Already 4 tests are over and i am a average student , but i managed to get100% in 1st , 96 % in 2nd, 92 % in the 3rd module and waiting for 4th module result.

Annual day at office !!

Today when we came towards the end of the day , our training manager came with a HR to our room.We were thinking that they would talk about submission of documents and other things .But for our surprise they told that there is gonna be a annual day for the company.The annual day would be sometime in September and all events would kick start by the next week.
They asked our opinion about the events to be conducted and the session was interactive.The company didn't ignore freshers or trainees.They told us to come up with nice ideas for events and we would be allowed to organize events.
I am very happy because even in my college they conduct cultural for namesake , but in office its a great surprise for me.
Some of our previous annual day videos are

Temporary disappointement in salary :-(

Since my date of joining was on 17th july 2008 i thought that i'll be paid on 1st 1st aug 2008 .i.e for 14 days.All guys in my batch also thought the same .But to our disappointment the HR told that we will only be paid on 1st sep 2008.Because the salary calculations would be from 15th of one month to 15th of next month.Since we joined 17th we were unlucky.But they told that we would get salary for 45 days in next month.So friends if you join before 15th of month then you are lucky to get that months salary.Regarding salary we are not sure on take home pay , we'll know only we get in our hands.But it must be approx 17 to 18(not sure).

1st day at SYNTEL :-)

Hi friends .
This my first post after joining syntel.I joined SYNTEL on 17th july 2008.One of the HR's in syntel called me on 7th july 2008 to inform me about the date of joining.I was surprised about the date of joining.Because when i asked my college seniors working in syntel about the date of joining , they told me that it'll not be before than November.The HR asked me whether i needed any accommodation for the first one week and i said no it as i was residing in chennai.Then i received various mails regarding time to be present in the office and other certificate details.
They asked us bring few passport and stamp size photos and also photocopies of address proof in the mail , i didn't notice that.So was in a hurry on the date of joining getting a quick photo.So it became late and i misplaced the address proof.After getting the photo and without finding the address proof i went to syntel office at little mount , chennai.
when i parked my bike in the premises i got a call from a HR asking where i was , i told her that i reahed the place and went in.I reported to the concerned person and received empty ID card folders from security.Then we were taken the training room.Then there was joining formalities and other procedures .Various people coming in and talking to us about the organization.There were totally 17 members joined with me.After filling in forms we left the place by 9:30 p.m.
The irony was that they told that i could give the photos and photocopies of address proof the next ( for taking which i went late).So if you( if suppose you are going to join syntel) forgot by chance the documents then don't worry.HR's at SYNTEL are more friendly and understanding.