A Big Day Part II

September 30th… As I briefed in my previous post, 30th was one of the most awaited days of my life. The gap of 26th to 30th was indeed very breathtaking. Every passing moment got me closer to the final day. These couple of days was spent in hopes, wishes, nervousness, chilling out to be cool and such mixed bunch of emotions. Today morning the 12 of us who have been shortlisted for the final round assembled in the placement cell. Therein we were asked to go to Sun & Shades- a three star hotel of the city where the final HR round of interview was scheduled. We were the first college to be there. Gradually the finalists of other colleges also started assembling. The competition was no doubt intense and fierce. We absolutely had no idea on the numbers they were looking for. Soon, we as in 12 of us were called for our interview. Our college was the first one to get through the process. Means that the wait time for the results was maximum!!! We were waiting for all the finalists to be through and then for the results to be announced which was again done college wise. When we were informed that out of 12, 10 have made it, bet me everyone there would be wishing to be in the selected 10 and fearing the fact that they should not list in the 2 who by hard luck couldn’t make it. One after the other the names were announced and YES!!!! My name was very much there in the selected ones. The moment was incredible. Honestly even if I try my best to put it in words I won’t be able to do justice with it. Though I was expecting and confident of being selected, still that very moment caught me up. I was actually numb and it took me some real time to be escalated about it.

YES!!! I made it….I made it to the very first company I ever sat for. Making my way ahead, leaving hundreds behind to make my own mark.

It was indeed joyous and a matter of pride for everyone attached to me even far and wide. I can’t forget to mention all the wishes of my near and dear ones, their belief and confidence in me, their constant motivation and support which actually helped me to wade through all this, successfully. Thanks a lot people. It means a lot!!!

Above all I truly feel endowed and abundant with HIS Divine Blessings and Love for me, due to which I am what I am today. He has His own plans for everyone.

At the end, I would just like to write that THE JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN!!!!

A Big Day Part I

26th September… a day after, when we got free from our 3rd sem examz. Well as it was expected, it wasn’t a relaxed and laid back evening after winding up all the papers. The reason being that LG was coming to college for placements. Every one of us was already caught by the exam week. But none of us could afford to be carefree and dull even after the exams. The dream company was coming to campus. The 25th evening was spent browsing LG website and collecting as much information about the company as possible. Also brushing up the current affairs, going through the market figures etc was done with vigilance. After spending a night full of anxiety, nervousness and such strange feelings, came the bright morning. All of us – the future managers were confident and yet nervous. Everyone was geared up to give his best shot. Smartly dressed in our business suits, the auditorium was filled with young aspiring managers. Soon the wait was over. We saw the LG team accompanied by our placement people walking towards the auditorium. We were immediately briefed about the company by the HR manager. Everything was happening so soon, one after the other. Soon, the groups for GD were announced.
It was appearing as if time was flying so fast. Soon all the 14 groups were done and everyone’s heart was beating fast waiting for the results to be announced. And to my happiness I was one of the three girls selected from my group. Honestly, I couldn’t know how to react…be happy and excited for being chosen for the next round or feel sad about my friends who couldn’t make it. Immediately after the names of all the finalists were announced we were asked to move to other room to take psychometric test. After the completion of the same the personal interview started. I must say, I was quite elated after my performance as I gave my best shot and couldn’t have performed better as I always believe that Do your best and leave the rest!
Now, the final moment was awaited. All this time I was anxiously waiting for the disclosure of the result. Finally, the moment arrived. With the list of finalists in hand, all of us were keeping our fingers crossed. We got to know that out of 26, 12 of us made for the final round. Speculations were quite high. By God’s grace I was one of them. From 176 who appeared for LG to the final 12 shortlisted for the grand finale, I made it! The entire process made me quite confident and stronger. It has imbibed a sense of achievement in me. Though I imagine how it would have been, being on the other side of the fence, but I guess this is the practical aspect. You lose some, you win some.
Undoubtedly I am quite happy and thrilled to be the chosen one. But it was just a war. The battle has yet to be fought on 30th. So I am all armoured with much more confidence, poise and optimism to face the D-Day. As it’s rightly said that,” It’s not about winning a war, but it’s all about winning the Battle”.