I had to interview a few post graduates today for a particular post in the organization I work in. Have interviewed many people to date. My experiences have been varied but very interesting. Every person is so very different, no matter what the age, what the background, what the education. Each person is so unique in their own special way. There is always something to learn while talking to candidates.
Come to think of it, there is so little time for a person to interact with you, share their thoughts, opinions, ideas and experiences with you! However, in most of the the interviews I have been amazed by the depth of reasoning, the thought, the honesty, which is so evident! Invariably my thoughts are that the younger generation is most definitely so much more aware of themselves, of what they want to do, of where they stand, of where they want to go. It is almost like crystal clear clarity!!!
When I compare where I was when I was their age (close to 20 years back!), the distance seems like light years away. At their age, I wasn't so aware about the various options, about the systems and processes, about the governmental agencies, their role. In fact I doubt if I knew what being analytical meant!! It truly was a carefree life as far as I was concerned. I studied, had a whole lot of fun and never ever did I even think about what I visualized the future to be. It was more as if I was flowing in the stream and that my life would but naturally take the course it had to!! I don't remember ever wondering or questioning what I'd do, where I'd work, how much I'd earn, what my leave entitlement would be, whether I'd need to sign a contract, what the growth opportunities would be, what the induction would cover, whether I was entitled to travel reimbursement. And yet............. I worked, did well, earned reasonably well and above all enjoyed whatever I did. Was it pure luck? I don't know. What I definitely do know is that if the interviews were anything like what they are today, I doubt if I'd ever have gotten a job!
That brings me to another thought which often crosses my mind........did I miss out on anything, do I lack in any way. Well, I am happy just the way I am. I am thrilled that I enjoyed my youth to the hilt. I'm privileged that I was oblivious to the rat-race. I'm content with what I am, with where I've worked and with what I've done. Every place I've been in has been a learning ground and I've enjoyed every moment of my 'professional' life thus far!
As I prepare to move to another city after having worked in an organization for close to 7 years in various capacities, do I know what I'm going to do? No, I don't. Will I work there? I don't know. What I do know is that I'll be happy and content wherever I am - be it at work or at home!
Come to think of it, there is so little time for a person to interact with you, share their thoughts, opinions, ideas and experiences with you! However, in most of the the interviews I have been amazed by the depth of reasoning, the thought, the honesty, which is so evident! Invariably my thoughts are that the younger generation is most definitely so much more aware of themselves, of what they want to do, of where they stand, of where they want to go. It is almost like crystal clear clarity!!!
When I compare where I was when I was their age (close to 20 years back!), the distance seems like light years away. At their age, I wasn't so aware about the various options, about the systems and processes, about the governmental agencies, their role. In fact I doubt if I knew what being analytical meant!! It truly was a carefree life as far as I was concerned. I studied, had a whole lot of fun and never ever did I even think about what I visualized the future to be. It was more as if I was flowing in the stream and that my life would but naturally take the course it had to!! I don't remember ever wondering or questioning what I'd do, where I'd work, how much I'd earn, what my leave entitlement would be, whether I'd need to sign a contract, what the growth opportunities would be, what the induction would cover, whether I was entitled to travel reimbursement. And yet............. I worked, did well, earned reasonably well and above all enjoyed whatever I did. Was it pure luck? I don't know. What I definitely do know is that if the interviews were anything like what they are today, I doubt if I'd ever have gotten a job!
That brings me to another thought which often crosses my mind........did I miss out on anything, do I lack in any way. Well, I am happy just the way I am. I am thrilled that I enjoyed my youth to the hilt. I'm privileged that I was oblivious to the rat-race. I'm content with what I am, with where I've worked and with what I've done. Every place I've been in has been a learning ground and I've enjoyed every moment of my 'professional' life thus far!
As I prepare to move to another city after having worked in an organization for close to 7 years in various capacities, do I know what I'm going to do? No, I don't. Will I work there? I don't know. What I do know is that I'll be happy and content wherever I am - be it at work or at home!
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