My first ever successful interview
Bhuvans’s post had triggered an array of past memories. Yeah! Its an array with no bounds checking. Lots & Lots.
It was in 2002, I had to face a panel of 3 guys & 2 ladies for the job interview. 2 guys in 3 are Japanese and 1 of the ladies is a HR. I was interviewed for the job of an engineer at SoCrates.
After a bunch of usual questions, the lady who was not the HR asked about my expectations of me towards the company. From having a conducive environment to challenging work to recognition, I told everything that I felt. The HR leaned towards me, intercepted and asked what I meant by “Recognition”.
I felt a little nervous, as her body-language changed drastically as if to hurt me. I answered her that recognition is about identifying & acknowledging the good work I do, which’ll be a motivation for my continued contribution. Before I could gasp some breath after answering, the HR just instantantly asked what I’ll do when my project manager simply ignores my work & ceases to recognize. I haven’t thought about such things before. I had no answer. I blanched. I kept looking at her eyes. All the noise around me heard a bit louder. My heart marked its presence. Noone spoke & silence prevailed. Damn. I thought I lost the job for going blank.
I took my eyes off, adjusted to focus the whole panel before me & said, “If that is the case, I’ll quit the company & I’ll start my own!”.
After a month, my mom recevied the appointment letter from a courier guy, asking me to report to work on Aug 5th, 2002.
I still feel that answer was bold & it reflected my sub-conscious mind. Hope the good times are ahead.
kr!sh said,
August 21, 2006 at 9:51 pm
I found a technique which always works. To be brutally honest and passionate in an interview :-). You can answer any question. Looks like you also were
kr!sh said,
August 21, 2006 at 4:21 pm
I found a technique which always works. To be brutally honest and passionate in an interview :-). You can answer any question. Looks like you also were
Ranjhith said,
August 23, 2006 at 11:49 am
Hey Kuchi,
Welcome back. Yup! You are right.
ranjhith said,
August 23, 2006 at 6:19 am
Hey Kuchi,
Welcome back. Yup! You are right.
Empty Mind said,
August 24, 2006 at 10:51 am
It was an amazing answer :-) Attitude that speaks you know :-) Many times I also feel, “compromise is death”.
And hey, your page loos different and its nice!!! Get going.
Ranjhith said,
August 24, 2006 at 11:28 am
EM,
> “compromise is death”
This threatens me. Don’t you think life is about compromises, give-and-take & living for others? I ask this because, I preach that “Compromise is bliss & its life”
> And hey, your page loos different and its nice!!!
> Get going.
Yeah! Looks very peaceful to me. Thanks to Hemingway.
Empty Mind said,
August 24, 2006 at 5:21 am
It was an amazing answer :-) Attitude that speaks you know :-) Many times I also feel, “compromise is death”.
And hey, your page loos different and its nice!!! Get going.
ranjhith said,
August 24, 2006 at 5:58 am
EM,
> “compromise is death”
This threatens me. Don't you think life is about compromises, give-and-take & living for others? I ask this because, I preach that “Compromise is bliss & its life”
> And hey, your page loos different and its nice!!!
> Get going.
Yeah! Looks very peaceful to me. Thanks to Hemingway.
Empty Mind said,
August 25, 2006 at 11:37 am
Yes when it comes to personal relationships… you got to live for others and sacrifice many thing to get a smile on someone(even a third person’s) face. Thats when giving exists. Without any take too :-) I agree with your view of compromise 200% in this.
But when it comes to professional life, that too in this Software industry, Compromise is death. I am saying this after 6yrs. of IT exp. When you start compromising, initially it will be small and you adjust yourself to get satisfied but at the end, when you fight even once, thats what stands.
Does it makes sense??
Ranjhith said,
August 25, 2006 at 1:17 pm
EM,
Compromise personally but not professionally – this is what you say. I understand the wisdom of a 6 year old. :) Thanks for the explanation.
Empty Mind said,
August 25, 2006 at 6:07 am
Yes when it comes to personal relationships… you got to live for others and sacrifice many thing to get a smile on someone(even a third person's) face. Thats when giving exists. Without any take too :-) I agree with your view of compromise 200% in this.
But when it comes to professional life, that too in this Software industry, Compromise is death. I am saying this after 6yrs. of IT exp. When you start compromising, initially it will be small and you adjust yourself to get satisfied but at the end, when you fight even once, thats what stands.
Does it makes sense??
ranjhith said,
August 25, 2006 at 7:47 am
EM,
Compromise personally but not professionally – this is what you say. I understand the wisdom of a 6 year old. :) Thanks for the explanation.
Prabhu said,
September 4, 2006 at 4:26 am
Wow..That speaks about your self confidence..Way to go..
Congrats !
Prabhu said,
September 3, 2006 at 10:56 pm
Wow..That speaks about your self confidence..Way to go..
Congrats !
Ranjhith said,
September 7, 2006 at 10:24 pm
Hey Prabhu,
Welcome to thŕattle. Do I know u? Thanks for all the praises. :)
ranjhith said,
September 7, 2006 at 4:54 pm
Hey Prabhu,
Welcome to thŕattle. Do I know u? Thanks for all the praises. :)