The Interview

Note: The story I am about to tell is based on a true story but with added exaggerated effect and cool incident to spice it up. Mostly during the time the interview started so that the person the story teller going to tell will look more Macho & Professional..hahaha.. 

The story begins when a young man with essentially good looks and smart received a phone call during a smoking sessions with his friends.

"Hello, can I speak to Mr. Rob Thomas please."

"Yes. This Rob speaking. How may I help you sir? and may I know who is on the line?"

"Mr. Thomas. This is Krishna on the line. I am calling from *&^%$ and would like to tell about a particular job opening with *&^#%. Are you free to talk now?"

That's how this thrilling and adventure story started to flow. Rob was mostly happy after that and couldn't care less about his tiredness walking around the shopping mall for half of his Saturday. Not long after that call, he received a SMS from an alien number.

"Good day to you. This is a reminder on our interview tomorrow at Hilton Sentral which will start at 9am. Looking forward to see you tomorrow." message received at 18.52pm

That was odd said Rob to himself. On a Saturday? and could it be that fast? Oh well, he said. He got nothing to lose by going anyway. So after that good news he spent most of his days till dinner with his lovely friends. One thought came to his mind, he needs to brush up on his software skills before the interview tomorrow. He is smart lad, with an IQ of Einstein (I warned you this story will be exaggerated..hehe) after loitering with his friends that night he started to pour himself inside the WWW and looked up everything he needed on TM & PY, t-codes, configuration procedures and steps, configure codes and etc. It took him two hours to study this stuff until he gave in to master bed at 4.00am.

On Sunday Morning...

Rob didn't slept well that night, he slept about 45 minutes and woke up feeling scared and his nervous system is making him sweat like facing a mad bull. He opened up the notes again to study a little bit more before he got ready for the interview.

At 5.30am, he took his towel and went in to the bathroom. Half an hour he spent in that box shape room to prepare himself. After taking the coldest shower in his life, got back in his room and took out a fine blue color shirt from the wardrobe. The tag perfectly says "Ralph Lauren". Silky and expensive look for today's event. Then he moved to the drawer and took out his custom made gold cuff-link with his initial "RT" in silver.

He moved back to the wardrobe and opened it, ironed black, blue, and brown slacks are ready for his disposal. He took the one in blue to match his light colored blue shirt. The materials were made of silk and smooth surface touches his skin. The feel of pride and magnifique rushes through his veins. He felt like he was winning the battle already before it even started.

Outside, his black Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special was waiting for him. With a slight touch on the start button, the engine roars in the cold Sunday morning. His watch showed it was half past seven. He then went back inside, opened up another drawer and all of his silk ties was staring up at him. Made of finest silk from China (exactly took up 50 caterpillar to made his blue and silver line tie) he took and wear them to finished his exquisite look for the interview.

Sharp at 8.00am, the Harley sped up through the neighborhood leaving back dust and debris on the road and Rob ride to Hilton Sentral. By 8.15am he arrived at the hotel lobby. Signaling to the valet to park his Harley.

Entered the hotel lobby with his elegance and strode away with medium steps to the concierge.

"Good morning fine sir. How may I help you this morning?" said a fine looking woman at the concierge.

"Well you can certainly help me. I have an interview session with *&^%# and where is it? and add your phone number to that. Thanks." said Rob.

"The interview is on the 6th Floor, Central Conference Room and here you go sir." the woman said and slide Rob a piece of paper.

His Bvlgari Diagono Professional Aria watch showed it was already twenty minutes past eight. He needs to pick at the pace to give a good impression to the interviewer. By the time he stepped out of the elevator door the interviewer was already waiting for him.

"Good morning Mr. Thomas, you arrived half an hour early? I am impressed. Have you had your breakfast yet? Come and join me." said the interviewer.

"Well, I have always made "Time is precious for me, and time is gold for you sir" as my motto. Never disappoint the other party by not be there on time. Because to you everything is money and to respect that I am early today and forever will be. I haven't and certainly it would be my pleasure." said Rob.

"So Mr. Thomas, tell me about yourself, what is your past experiences? and if you don't mind, I'll be conducting the interview here." said Mr. Langley the interviewer.

"Sure. I am very delighted. I have a Master, bachelors degree and diploma in &%#*@. Spent about 7 years on my education. During that time I busied myself with curricular activities and the best time spent during my tenure in the student council. I have 2 years working experience in a well owned companies and another 2 years of unofficial experiences while I was taking my Master's. Most of the experience is in software *&%$# and enhancement." said Rob.

"I see. I know that you are a dedicated man. I will take that into consideration and why is that you are applying for this particular position? The advertised position clearly states that we need people with 5 years experience and your CV shows that you have 3 years. Furthermore what you did was inadequate to the position applied." said Mr. Langley.

"Well sir. The experiences I have to the particular position applied only a mere of 3 years but during that time the business processes I have successfully studied and very confident about it. It is time for me to get into it. And I have ample time to learn and acquire the knowledge even though no in-depth experience on the hands-on but I am capable of performing the task and it will be a step higher from my current position. It is the best way for anyone to move a step up on his or her career ladder." answered Rob.

"As I can see here on your CV, you have a really in-depth experience on software &*%#$. We have a vacant position in that area. It is what we called Global Software &*#$% Specialist. And we need someone like you in that team. After due consideration I think you can perform well in that department. Or do you still considering to join our Global Solution department?" asked Mr. Langley.

"That is a tough choice ain't it. I didn't know there is the Global Software *&%#$  Specialist in vacancy. I am really interested in joining the Global Solution department but since there is a new opportunity that is related more closely with my experience. I would gladly be applying for that. Is there a good career development in that area Mr. Langley?" asked Rob.

"Of course there is. And I am happy to hear you are considering to applied for the Global Software &*$%# Specialist. I will not be interviewing you on that but what I can say now is that I am very pleasant in seeing  you in the future. About the career development, since the Global Solution is still on the development stage, we will send people from GSQS to training. The boss is in the States. Most probably the training will be there and if you are hired you will be communicating with him in the States. I think I have all the information I needed. Thanks again for coming on short notice. Come. Lets eat." said Mr. Langley.

The interview ended with a Bang! Rob was certainly terrified at first but now he was really relief. 2 - 3 weeks the company will send notifications on the successful candidates to fill in the vacant positions. For that short period of time, his mind was calculating the possibilities whether he is going to be successful or not. Now everything to him is in fate's hand. In God he Trust.