The interview process involved multiple rounds with both technical and HR teams. Initially, I was offered a Sr. Lead Engineer – System Studies role through an external recruiter. Later, I was contacted by a consultant representing the same company for a more relevant role (Grid Connection Specialist). I went through another interview process for the new role, received a draft offer, and formally withdrew from the first role before accepting the second one.
I completed all formalities, including medicals and resignation from my current job, but just a few days before my joining date, I was informed that the offer was being withdrawn — without a clear reason. The justification I was verbally given was that "multiple offers existed," even though I had clearly withdrawn from the first one in writing.
The process was further complicated by internal system issues (SSO conflict), and I was asked to reapply using a different email ID — a workaround suggested by their own recruitment consultant. Despite doing everything in good faith, the lack of communication between the recruiter, HR, and consultants led to serious professional and financial consequences for me.
No acknowledgment of my withdrawal was provided, and I was made to feel responsible for internal mismanagement. This experience left me disappointed and professionally impacted. I am sharing this to raise awareness of how offer withdrawals — especially after resignation — can affect candidates' lives, and to urge companies to strengthen their internal coordination and ethical practices.