I joined Unidel India, Mumbai as a fresher for an Analyst position, and I would like to share my genuine experience for the benefit of other freshers considering this role.
To begin with, the interview and selection process was smooth, organised, and completed within a month, which I truly appreciated. As a fresher, receiving this opportunity made me extremely excited for my first corporate role.
However, that excitement changed soon after joining.
There was no structured training or proper guidance provided. My manager expected me to handle everything independently from day one and repeatedly told me that I “should know this” because I had completed CFA L1 — despite the fact that this was my first corporate job and I had no previous work experience.
I was also asked to obtain financial reports for companies even though I did not have access. When I asked for help, I was told again that I “should know” how to do it. Without access, experience, or guidance, this was extremely confusing and discouraging.
Out of the three weeks I worked, my manager was out of the office for one entire week, further reducing my opportunity to learn. Despite this, I was informed that the organisation was “not receiving proper feedback” about my performance and that my position would be terminated.
This raises a very important and valid question:
How is a fresher expected to work independently and deliver results without even minimal training or support?
If the company does not intend to train freshers, hiring them for an Analyst role only to demotivate them within weeks feels unfair.
I am fully confident in my abilities and I know that with proper guidance and structured training, I would have performed exceptionally well. My feedback is not to complain, but to bring awareness for future freshers who join the organisation. Please make sure to clarify the training structure, expectations, and available support before accepting the role