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Q1. Can you tell us more about the HCL First Careers program?  

HCL First Careers is a job training program for fresher engineers and college graduates who are looking for the right first step for their global career in technology and IT services. It is a paid program that will train freshers and graduates with the technical, practical and personality development skills needed to be successful in their jobs. Candidates who successfully complete the training program are provided assured jobs in HCL Technologies

Q2. Why is HCL First Careers, a paid program?  

This comprehensive training program is multi-faceted and includes several modules that trains you across various aspects such as technology, personality development and practical training needed for your global career in the digital future. The 6-month program includes 3 months of virtual Extensive Classroom Training and 3 months of Professional Practise Term with opportunities to work on live global projects across HCL’s campuses. HCL invests significantly in this training program to make candidates job ready and thus this is a paid training program.

Q3. What is the USP of the HCL First Careers Program?  

The USP of this program is its ability to place you in a job after you successfully complete it. You will be trained in holistic ways that accelerate your professional growth in the IT industry.

Q4. What is the eligibility criteria of the program?  

The eligibility criteria are:

• 12th, Graduation with min 65% and above marks
• No Standing Arrears
• Graduation date - max. up to 3 years.
• Graduate or Postgraduate in any Engineering Stream, BCA / MCA, BVoc/MSc (CS, IT, SE), BSc (Maths, Physics, Stats & CS/IT)

Q5. What are the employee benefits at HCL apart from salary?  

Employee benefits for those placed via the HCL First Careers program, in addition to salary include:

• Health Insurance and comprehensive medical benefits.
• Access to first of a kind employee benefits program
• Opportunities for learning & development in the form of certifications

Q6. Is there a way students can get financial assistance to fund these programs?  

HCL has arrangement with leading banks who provide financial assistance to needy students in the form of bank loans. Students who are interested in taking bank loans can contact the HCL offices in respective locations once they have cleared the selection process. HCL representatives will facilitate this process.

Q1. What are the career opportunities for engineering graduates via the HCL First Careers program?  

Engineering graduates who successfully complete the HCL First Careers training program will be placed in HCL in opportunities across Application Development, Testing, IT Maintenance and support etc. across different job roles.

Q2. What is the eligibility criteria of the HCL First Careers program for engineering graduates?  

The eligibility criteria for the HCL First Careers program for engineering graduates are:

• 12th, Graduation with min 65% and above marks
• No Standing Arrears
• Graduation Years: 2017, 2018, 2019 Or 2020.
• Graduate or Post-Graduate in any Engineering Stream, BCA / MCA, B. Voc / M.Sc. (CS/IT/SE), B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Stats & CS/IT)

Q3. What is the selection process for this program?  

The selection process for this program currently is as following:-

• Online Aptitude Test
• Online Counselling
• Online Technical Interview &
• Online HR Interview

Q4. What is the fee structure of the HCL First Careers program for engineering graduates?  

The Fee structure for the Program is INR 1,50,000 + applicable taxes with the training for the program conducted by HCL Training and Staffing Services, a subsidiary division of HCL Technologies Ltd.

Q5. What will be the salary package at HCL after completion of the HCL First Careers Program?  

The Starting Salary for candidates who successfully complete the program will be INR 2.2 - 2.6 lakhs per annum.

Q6. What are the employee benefits at HCL apart from salary?  

Employee benefits for those placed via the HCL First Careers program, in addition to salary include:

• Health Insurance and comprehensive medical benefits.
• Access to first of a kind employee benefits program
• Opportunities for learning & development in the form of certifications

Q1. What are the career opportunities for non-engineering graduates via the HCL First Careers program?  

Non-engineering graduates who successfully complete the HCL First Careers training program will be placed in HCL in opportunities across Banking, Healthcare, Financial Services, Infrastructure Management etc. HCL, being one of the largest IT company in India with a Fortune 500 customer base, offers exciting IT and technological career opportunities for non-engineering graduates as well.

Q2. What are the various programs available for non-engineering graduates via HCL First Careers program?  

Non-engineering graduates can train for exciting career opportunities under two areas:

•Service Desk
•Network Helpdesk
•HRSE / FSS

Q3. What is the eligibility criteria to join the HCL First Careers program for Service Desk / Network Help Desk area?  

The eligibility criteria to join the HCL First Careers program for non-engineering graduates for the Service Desk / Network Help Desk area are:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in any science or humanities stream with 55% marks. IT or computer science preferable.
• 12th with min 50% and above marks
• No Standing Arrears • Graduation date - max. up to 3 years
• Any prior experience in BPO or other jobs is acceptable

Q4. What is the eligibility criteria to join the HCL First Careers program for non-engineering graduates for the BPO/HSRC area?  

The eligibility criteria to join the HCL First Careers program for non-engineering graduates for the BPO/HSRC area are:

• Graduates in an non-engineering degree
• Min 50% and above in graduation and 12th .
• Prior work experience is acceptable
• No Standing Arrears
• Graduation date - max. up to 3 years
• Any prior experience in BPO or other jobs is acceptable

Q5. What is the duration of Service Desk/Network Help desk and BPO/ HRSC Program?  

The duration for programs are:
Service Desk Duration – 3 months including 1-month internship with stipend
Network Help Desk Duration – 3 months including 2-month internship with stipend
BPO&HRSC Duration : 3 months including 2 months Internship.

Q6. What is the fee structure of HCL First Careers’ non-engineering graduate programs?  

The Fee structure for the Program is INR 1,00,000 + applicable taxes with the training for the program conducted by HCL Training and Staffing Services, a subsidiary division of HCL.