Importance of Personality Development in Career Making

Bobby: Why are you sad Ronnie?

Ronnie: I lost one more chance. I think I can’t succeed in getting a good job. I shall not go for any interview again.

Bobby: What happened?

Ronnie: I again didn’t perform well in interview.

Bobby: You are intelligent still you always lose due to your poor personality. An attractive personality always helps us to climb the ladder of career.

Ronnie: Please guide me what to do. I am frustrated.

Bobby: Join a good institute where you can get some good training in personality development. You need to develop fluency in speaking, good dress sense, and self-confidence.

Ronnie: What has personality to do with my job skills which I am already having? Why can’t the companies see my ability of doing a work well?

Bobby: Instead of blaming the companies or interview board learn the way to face them. And as far as I can understand you need a better personality to solve your problem. World is full of failed skillful people. But a man with powerful personality never fails in life.

Ronnie: I think I must take your suggestion seriously and spare some time to develop my personality.

Interview for the Post Of Marketing Officer

Candidate:    May I come in, sir?

Interview Board:    Yes, please come in.

Candidate:    Good morning, sir.

Interview Board:    Good morning, please sit down.

Candidate:    Sir, my name is Rohit Kapoor.

Interview Board: Which post have you applied for?

Candidate: Marketing officer, sir.

Interview Board: What is your educational qualification?

Candidate: B.A. Hons. in Economics. And I have postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management.

Interview Board: From which university did you pass B.A?

Candidate: Sir, I passed from University of Delhi.

Interview Board: What division did you get?

Candidate: First division, sir.

Interview Board: And from where did you do Marketing Management?

Candidate: From YMCA, Connaught Place.

Interview Board: What is your hobby?

Candidate: Sir, my hobby is reading books on marketing.

Interview Board: We need a marketing officer who is not only capable but also fluent and effective in English Speaking.

Candidate: Sir, I am capable enough to join your reputed company.

Interview Board: Do you have any experience?

Candidate: I have three years experience as a marketing officer in Engineers India.

Interview Board: Are you still working there?

Candidate: Yes sir.

Interview Board: You are already working in a big government company. So why do you want to abandon it?

Candidate: Sir, everyone wants better prospects (chances of success). No doubt the company is good. But I am not having job-satisfaction. I want to develop my marketing talents further. And it’ll be possible only in a big multinational where I am able to both learn and contribute.

Interview Board: Well, how much salary are you getting there?

Candidate: Sir, I am getting 15,000/- per month.

Interview Board: And how much minimum salary do you expect from our company?

Candidate: Any salary that you think your company should give me. But I am definitely seeking job-satisfaction - a marketing field where there is a possibility of development.

Interview Board: What motivated you to join our company?

Candidate: It is a reputed company. I have heard that it provides a good environment that nurtures growth and talent development.

Interview Board: What is the main strength of your personality?

Candidate: I am enthusiastic and know how to motivate people.

Interview Board: What are your weaknesses?

Candidate: I may lose my sleep if I make mistake.

Interview Board: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Candidate: Working happily at a senior position in this company.

Interview Board: What do you like most about your present job?

Candidate: Marketing tour to South India now and then.

Interview Board: And what do you dislike?

Candidate: I dislike resistance to new ideas.

Interview Board: Suppose you have to persuade a new dealer in a state to sell our mobiles what will be your opening lines?

Candidate: I shall frame my opening lines after reading the body language of the dealer, especially his face. Common opening lines may be: Good morning sir, I am Rajnish, Marketing Officer of LG - a world leader - whose new range of mobiles are rapidly increasing its market share in India. Would you like to go for an association with us to boost business?

Interview Board: What is the best trait of a marketing officer in your opinion?

Candidate: The art of motivation.

Interview Board: Suppose we select you, then would you be able to join our company from the 1st of coming month?

Candidate: Definitely sir.

Interview Board: OK, youngman we are almost satisfied with your answers. You may leave now. The board’s decision regarding selection will be conveyed to you within a week. Good luck.

Candidate: Thanking you very much sir.

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Interview - Call Centre/Multinational Company

Interviewer: Please tell us something about you!
Candidate: I passed 12th through English medium from CBSE with 75% marks. Now I am doing graduation from University of Delhi. I am also doing a part time job as a computer operator. My hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music.
Interviewer: Where are you working?
Candidate: I am working at the office of a chartered accountant in Karol Bagh.
Interviewer: How much salary are you taking?
Candidate: Rs.2000/- per month.
Interviewer: Why do you want to leave that job?
Candidate: Firstly, it is a part time job and I want to do a full time job. Secondly, I am not interested in accounting.
Interviewer: You are doing graduation. How will you be able to do a full time job?
Candidate: I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore, I will be able to do a full time job.
Interviewer: Why do you want to join a call centre?
Candidate: I like to talk to others. Moreover, career prospectus are bright in a big company. Talent is valued here.
Interviewer: Your hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music. Who is a better batsman – Sehwag or Brian Lara?
Candidate: Although both are excellent batsmen yet Lara has more experience on his side and he can judge the turn of a ball better.
Interviewer: Which type of music do you like to listen to?
Candidate: I enjoy both classical and pop music.
Interviewer: Why are Punjabi pop songs more popular in India than songs of any other Indian language?
Candidate: They are melodious and foot-tapping.
Interviewer: Who is your favourite family member?
Candidate: My father is my favourite.
Interviewer: Why is he your favourite?
Candidate: He is hard-working and wise. Now and then, he sits with us and gives friendly guidance.
Interviewer: If you are made the chief minister of Delhi state what would be your first two steps?
Candidate: To remove illegal encroachments from the city and ensure parks and parking places in each colony.
Interviewer: And if you become God for one day tell us one thing you would like to do.
Candidate: To create a new world without violence.
Interview: How many buttons does your shirt have?
Candidate: Sorry sir! I never counted them.
Interviewer: Who is the prime minister of UK?
Candidate: Tony Blair.
Interviewer: When did Akbar the great land on moon?
Candidate: Actually, he never landed on moon. He was king of India, a great mogul.
Interviewer: What is your weak point?
Candidate: Eating spicy food.
Interviewer: What is the main strength of your personality?
Candidate: The ability to talk to any person without hesitation.
Interviewer: Where do you see yourself after five years?
Candidate: Working in your company at a senior position.
Interviewer: Speak a few sentences on ‘a bunch of ripe bananas’.
Candidate: It reflects a healthy and zestful life. It also fills us with a feeling of togetherness. A spirit of cooperation among employees makes them more useful and valuable. If we work in a team we become very competitive. Therefore join hands and move forward to win the world.
Interviewer: And you have won the post. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of coming month?
Candidate: Definitely! Thanking you a lot for giving me an opportunity to serve the company!
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