How did I join the IIDE Virtual Internship Programme(VIP)?
I became aware of IIDE's VIP program through a faculty member at my college. She received an email from IIDE requesting her to share information about their VIP program with her students. Intrigued by the opportunity, several students from our college registered for it.
How was the selection process?
On September 4, 2022, I enrolled in the program. The application process proved rigorous and exhausting. They specified in their email that only 150 interns would be selected. On September 6, I received an official confirmation email from Ms. Shreya Ravaria outlining the roles, responsibilities, and program details. It spanned five weeks, with activities scheduled five days a week. While my college hours were from 08:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m., the program began at 04:00 p.m. daily. Despite being an unpaid internship, I believed the value of obtaining a completion certificate and valuable experience outweighed the monetary sacrifice. Little did I anticipate the challenges ahead.
My Experience:
The internship commenced at 04:00 p.m. on September 12, billed as a "fun orientation session." However, the primary focus was on turning on our video cameras. We were instructed to mimic dance moves demonstrated by our VIP manager. Some participants declined to participate, prompting threats that they would be denied certificates. Numerous assignments were distributed with unreasonable deadlines. Tasks included writing articles about the company's courses, generating leads for free masterclass sessions, and more, each laden with stringent guidelines regarding plagiarism, SEO optimization, font specifications, word limits, and other requirements. The prescribed word counts were unreasonably high, rendering them unattainable to anyone. All objectives set by the program were impractical and lacked consideration for participants. When questioned, blame was shifted onto the interns for not working hard enough, accompanied by threats of certificate withholding. This toxic environment persisted for days, reaching a climax where it became unbearable. Recognizing the detrimental impact on my mental well-being, I prioritized my health over the meaningless internship certificate and made the decision to resign.
Conclusion:
My overall experience was far from pleasant, and I cannot recommend it, particularly if you're not comfortable working in a high-pressure environment without incentives. If you do choose to pursue it, brace yourself for their absurd "work culture." Expect neither professionalism nor appreciation for your efforts.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this review are solely based on the personal experience of the author. Individual experiences may vary, and readers are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives before forming opinions or making decisions. Additionally, the review reflects the circumstances at the time of writing and may not represent the current state of affairs.
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