I have completed my first month in a company known as “Teamwork consultants.” And one last day was left for the month to end. As per their company policy by the 1st of every month the salary got credited to the respective employee’s account; for which I have been eagerly waiting from the past one month.
I have joined this organisation as a “Trainee” being a fresher after I got the degree of B-com.
After my graduation, it’s been 2 years, I have been searching a suitable job and I must say luckily I got into this organisation as it being a recession period.
I don’t know about those past 2 years, should I call it my fate or bad luck as I was not yet able to find a decent job for my living. I was constantly fed up of the taunts from family and friends.
Nearby our house there was a beautiful park with attractive greeneries which gave me enormous peace. I always went there most of the times whenever I felt restless, even today also I make up my time to go there for some time.
Till now, I have been hunting for jobs based on my educational qualification and preferences.
Then, on one fine day when I visited that park, after sitting there for nearly about 3 hours for mental peace, I took a decision and made up my mind to start with any kind of jobs, no matter how small it is. A job that can at least help me to cover up my petty expenses.
From next day on wards I started attending interviews for the post of sales trainee, field executive, sales executive, accounts assistant, office assistant, clerical positions, filing works, etc; whichever I felt I could do. And, whenever I attended interviews, the interviewer would say me that “We will let you know if you are selected.” But there was no revert from any of them.
Daily I travelled in local trains, autos, taxis, etc; wherever I got an opportunity to be interviewed. But all the efforts drove in vain.
That day, when I sat in the park on my way back to home for an hour and then I decided to leave for home as I was disappointed and tired of these daily interviews.
I was just about to get up at that moment, it just struck me about my educational certificates that I carried for the interview was not seen in my bag. I searched in my bag everywhere, but those certificates were missing. It worried me a lot.
I called up to all those three companies’ reception numbers, to wherever I attended the interviews that day. Out of them, two of them answered me, that they did not had it.
When I called to the third one, none of them picked the calls. Then I realised it was evening 6’o clock, by now all must have left the office.
There was no option other than to call next day to the third company. I got curious and called to that number. A lady picked the call. She had no idea on what I was talking about. She disconnected the call.
I gave up calling her, but still some unknown forces did not allow me and from my mind it asked to keep trying till I get a response.
Around evening 5 pm, I got a call from that number. I was surprised as well as scared.
The receptionist lady on other side from the company “Teamwork consultants” has called me to convey that I have been selected as a “Trainee” for that company and the MD would like to know how fast I can join them.
My heartbeats went fast and I was surprised to hear it for the first time in my life after my graduation.
She then asked me to reply in email to the given email id, which she has messaged me. In no time I did it, as soon I kept her call. And finally I got my offer letter by return email from her. I was happy and excited.
After I joined this company, on my very first day the MD called me. Again, I was afraid as it was my first job; perhaps on what he wanted to say, if I am disqualified or what from the job, certain thoughts came to my mind.
Then I reached the MD’s cabin and he handed me my certificates, which I had kept on his table during the interview with him and forgot to keep in my bag.
After taking it in my hands, I thanked him wholehearted.
He replied, “Do you know why we selected you? After going through your certificates, I and my HR team felt you can initially start with us as a “Trainee” and then looking to your performance we can work out ahead. All the best.”
And from then on I too became a staff member of this organisation. Finally I completed my first month and received an amount of Rs. 5,000/- in my salary account.
Thanking to my first job and first salary of my life, which has played an important role in my career.
Story By:
Chandrika Menon
