We'd quite a few guests over the weekend and it was indeed a pleasure to interact with all of them after what has been, a long while! But what caught my eye during the interaction was the contrasting personalities of two youngsters - a young man and a young lady - poised to appear for interviews, this week, that would fetch them their jobs. If I were the selector, no! I shan't pronounce the verdict but shall leave it to your imagination because I must admit that I want both of them to pass the muster!
Ankit is aspiring to join the Army and he has a good military bearing. Having an engineering degree adds to his 'curriculum vitae' and in addition, he's just finished attending a coaching class to familiarise himself with the nuances of going through the paces of a 'services selection board'. Brought up with the right value system, he's a well behaved boy and the only son of his parents. And he's keen that his father, who's abroad, retires and takes rest soon after he gets settled. He's under pressure, with frequent doubts about his capabilities, thanks to the 'fear of failure' syndrome because of a 'no show' in an earlier attempt!
Megha aspires to be an air hostess and she's the second of two daughters of her parents. After finishing her graduation, she'd been to New Zealand, where her elder sister resides, to do a few related courses. And on return, she'd joined a reputed five star hotel in Thiruvananthapuram at their front office. A bundle of energy, she keeps telling her mother that she'd take her around the world after achieving her desire. A buddy of her's who'd got through in the first phase of the interview along with her, has just returned from New Delhi without clearing the second stage. However, she's undeterred and seems to be pretty sure that she'd make it! A clear example of a candidate high on the 'hope of success' syndrome.
I sincerely wish that both of them make it on their own steam because they're genuinely nice, have the requisite qualifications and will do well.
Tailpiece.
The job opportunities are a plenty these days. The young ones need to understand their aptitude, give an ear to their hearts' calling and put in their best. And success will be their's!
Ankit is aspiring to join the Army and he has a good military bearing. Having an engineering degree adds to his 'curriculum vitae' and in addition, he's just finished attending a coaching class to familiarise himself with the nuances of going through the paces of a 'services selection board'. Brought up with the right value system, he's a well behaved boy and the only son of his parents. And he's keen that his father, who's abroad, retires and takes rest soon after he gets settled. He's under pressure, with frequent doubts about his capabilities, thanks to the 'fear of failure' syndrome because of a 'no show' in an earlier attempt!
Megha aspires to be an air hostess and she's the second of two daughters of her parents. After finishing her graduation, she'd been to New Zealand, where her elder sister resides, to do a few related courses. And on return, she'd joined a reputed five star hotel in Thiruvananthapuram at their front office. A bundle of energy, she keeps telling her mother that she'd take her around the world after achieving her desire. A buddy of her's who'd got through in the first phase of the interview along with her, has just returned from New Delhi without clearing the second stage. However, she's undeterred and seems to be pretty sure that she'd make it! A clear example of a candidate high on the 'hope of success' syndrome.
I sincerely wish that both of them make it on their own steam because they're genuinely nice, have the requisite qualifications and will do well.
Tailpiece.
The job opportunities are a plenty these days. The young ones need to understand their aptitude, give an ear to their hearts' calling and put in their best. And success will be their's!
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