A recruiter reached out to me over LinkedIn and asked for my current and expected salary. She then arranged two rounds of technical interviews.

After the interviews, she asked me to fill out job application forms for "operating systems architect". Once I completed them, she arranged a hiring manager round where I was offered band 7B. The hiring manager explained that this was the maximum band they could offer for my experience and therefore the salary offered was lower than my current salary. I believed him and agreed.

Then the situation changed. They had filled out another application form for "operating systems developer" on my behalf without my consent. They released an offer letter and the recruiter urged me to accept it urgently. I accepted the offer.

Over the next weekend, I researched the company and the role and realized it was below my potential and experience. I initiated a chat with the recruiter asking for a change in band. She said she would get back to me after discussing it with the hiring manager. Subsequently, she stopped responding to my calls.

I initiated a thread of email discussions with HR, and they replied that they were still discussing it with the hiring manager. This continued for almost two months, and in the end, we parted ways.

My advice:

HRs and HMs, please be advised that candidates will conduct their research before joining. Be honest with candidates, especially when offering less than expected. Do not waste candidates' time.

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