For whom the Ringtones Toll?

For whom the Ringtones Toll?

"Please not for me! I am the Indian Job-seeker!"

Who cares, anyway? 

The Grim Reaper has many avatars .( Portfolio includes the one who rejects on the other side of the table).

Many a job is lost for reasons that seem so unreasonable. Like ring –tones or an inquisitive parent.

While so much energy gets put into perfecting the job hunting technology, the Indian job seekers seems to be missing out on a crucial detail – telephone impressions.

While there is so much literature and advice on how to nail the interviewer, we need to also catch on to the fact that during the job hunting process it is not only necessary to keep our pants pressed but also ensure that we are not caught with our pants down.

It is bad enough fighting with the competition out there, but why create war with the interviewers?

Many a job is lost for reasons that seem so unreasonable.

Take ringtones.

That is like inviting them to judge the book by its cover? Not only does it invite an opinion on your choice of films, regionality, caste, religion or utter lack of taste, but it can drive a caller to cut a call. You can wish for connecting with a kindred soul but can you really take the risk?

The job hunting process has been invaded by technology, but the actual expertise lies in making it work to your advantage. Easy accessibility is about the disadvantage of being invaded when you are not prepared. But while on a hunt you always have to be prepared or get killed; even if it is only by default.

Most placement consultants do their first elimination over the telephone. Nothing is worse than an inquisitive parent who grills you with questions or a voice that treats you like an unwanted telemarketing caller or a creditor.

It is a bhramavidhya to be — 'On guarde’, if your telephone number is accessible to job providers, be it companies or placement firms.

Because ….

However pretty the lace – let us keep our underwear out of sight.

Copyright © 2014, Lima Sehgal

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