Bardwood Support Services Human Resource Recruitment Executive Interview Questions and Answers

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you want to learn, it gives exposure, but at the same time, be ready to experience office politics, favoritism, and flattery of management for promotions. I am talking about the Bangalore office.

Especially that manager who uses inappropriate language as if he owns us—I see people working just for experience and money, and they don’t plan to stick around for long. The only good reason to join is if you are a fresher looking for exposure to an international process. The salary is decent but not great, and you lose money if you take even one leave, which they call attendance bonus—a complete letdown.

I would suggest freshers look at really good companies like Resource Pro, HCL, and many more that hire freshers and offer an amazing work-life balance—but yes, you might have to compromise a little on salary. If you’re looking at the long-term game in corporate life, go for a company with a good corporate culture that doesn’t hamper your mindset with negativity. Corporate is a long marathon, so choose your track wisely.

Don’t think that just because you’re a fresher, you don’t know anything. It takes just 1 or 2 months to learn any kind of process unless they’re building rockets. You can learn and do the job. But try to stay away from toxic companies. Read reviews before interviews, connect with employees, ask them about company culture and promotion policies, and build connections so you can make an informed decision.

Startups promising learning exposure? Not worth it. They just exploit you with work and provide zero job security. Go for an MNC—one that’s been established for over 20 years, like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, HCL, and many more. Have patience and keep looking for the right job—don’t compromise just because you feel desperate. Patience is key.

Now, Bardwood—I would suggest it only if you’re looking for international exposure. Otherwise, stay away. The work culture is toxic—humiliation, open favoritism, and disrespect are common. Managers can insult you in front of everyone anytime, using words like foul language and derogatory terms.

I still remember a friend who joined—his login time was 11:30, and he logged in at exactly 11:33. Just 3 minutes late, and the manager shouted at him in front of everyone—humiliating. One team leader scolded me over a very minor grammar mistake in an email—something that could have been easily corrected. Worse, it wasn’t even my own team leader but someone from another team. Unprofessional and unnecessary.

At first, I felt bad and helpless—I couldn’t revert back. But soon, I realized I couldn’t stay silent, so I started learning how to deal with these difficult people.

Politics exists in every company, and we cannot avoid it. But when politics turns into toxicity and disrespect, that is not acceptable. Know how to draw the line when it crosses into disrespect and learn to stand up for yourself.