Publicis Sapient interview questions

I recently interviewed at Publicis Sapient for a Java Full Stack Developer role (4+ YOE) and wanted to share my experience for others considering applying. **The Interview Process:** Round 1 was a Java backend round, conducted virtually — this went well and I cleared it. Round 2 is where things got frustrating. I was asked to travel to their Gurgaon office, only to be seated there and made to attend a *virtual* interview. If the round was going to be virtual anyway, why require the candidate to travel all the way to the office? This felt like a complete waste of time and showed poor planning on the company's part. The second round itself was React-based and went well — I was confident I had cleared it. **The Aftermath:** A few hours after the interview, the HR reached out to say that the Gurgaon positions had been filled and they now had an opening only in Bangalore. I had clearly communicated from the start that I was looking for opportunities within the Delhi-NCR region only. This was a complete disregard for the candidate's time and preferences. **Overall:** The interview process lacked basic coordination and respect for the candidate's time. Making someone travel to an office for a virtual round, and then switching locations after the interview is done, is unprofessional. I had also heard from multiple people that layoffs were ongoing at the company — so perhaps it's worth doing your research before investing time in their process. Would not recommend going through this process unless you're fully flexible on location and have time to spare.