Unclear Hiring Process, Possible Misuse of Discover’s Name

I was contacted (through Adapt-Jobs Consultancy) for a remote job opportunity supposedly from Discover (USA).

The first step was an introductory call with Deepa Sood, where I was indirectly told that I would need to complete a Six Sigma certification to be eligible for the final technical round. When I asked about the certification source, I was directed to another HR contact from Adapt Jobs, who insisted on completing it from a particular website, IICEPT (with charges ranging from ₹4,000–₹7,000).

The final technical interview was rescheduled three times. On two occasions, the panel didn’t join the call, and no prior intimation was given.

When the interview finally happened (final tech round taken by Mr. Utkarsh), the questions were very basic, which I answered smoothly. However, I never received any follow-up after that.

This whole process made me doubt whether this was a legitimate hiring process by Discover or if someone is misusing the company’s name. I strongly urge the company to look into whether third parties are conducting fraudulent activities under its brand.

Advice to Management:

Please ensure your hiring partners are genuine and transparent. Miscommunication and unnecessary certification requirements create mistrust and damage the company’s reputation.

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