SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Asking for PAN Card details before even an interview?

Got a call from an HR of an edtech firm and they asked for PAN Card number on the first call itself. Said it was company policy as otherwise people apply from multiple IDs.

Is it normal to ask PAN/Aadhar number without so much as a first round of interview as well?

17mo ago
SwirlyMochi
SwirlyMochi

Nope, skip

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

People are still looking to join edtechs? Are edtechs now a BDSM sub category?

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

What's the harm. Interview practice :)

JumpyHamster
JumpyHamster

They want to do background checks if you are doing freelancing etc

MagicalPenguin
MagicalPenguin

How would anyone know if one is doing freelancing just from PAN?

ZestyPenguin
ZestyPenguin

I’ve been asked for Aadhar and Passport copies before interview at IBM.

PrancingMochi
PrancingMochi
HCL17mo

I have been asked for PAN number by a Big 4 firm before the interview

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