Chapter - 4
Nisar faced his first intervirw for the position of Asstt Personnel Officer in cable manufacturing company. He wanted to make. Career in personnel and HR since he did his specialization in same field during his management course. He was fulfilling all the criteria to an extent as mentioned in advertisement for that particular position. Nisar reached in office before the stipulated time since office was not far away from his resident He was getting little bit edgy as it was his first interview. he was nervous because he had no previous working experience related in this field but he was hopeful since company was looking for fresher that was why he was positive and hoping to be considered for at least trainee.
Rceptionist took his resume, registered something in her notebook she moved to adjacent room indicating him to the chairs.. Nisar sat on one of the chairs which were arranged in row kept in front of the reception. After couple of minutes a gentleman came out from room instructed him to come in. Nisar lifted his bag followed him slowly. Gentleman took his chair asked Nisar to sit on chair across the table he went through all the details written on resume within couple of minutes.
'Let me introduce myself first, I am Rajiv Gupta, Senior HR executive.
“Mr Nisar, let me tell you frankly we are looking for candidates who can speak and write Marathi as he will often get to visit PF and ESI office since Staffs in government offices mostly speak Marathi so in order to make good relation with them we need such candidates only.' Rajiv Gupta elaborated looking at Nisar and down on his resume.
"Dont they know know Hind and English.' Nisar asked hesitatingly
"They know, but we want Marathi speaking candidate so that he could make rapport with the government staff .Forms relating to PF, ESI and others are in Marathi after all we want to get our work done quick and properly. So we are looking for such candidates who speak and write Marathi.” Mr Gupta said slowly
"At present we have requirement of such candidates only. I am sorry. he said shaking his head.
Nisar stood up came out from room thanking him. By then four more candidates had come and were waiting for their call. he didn’t know whether they had turned up for same position or for others categories.
Even though Nisar had mentioned working experience of 3 months in admin Dpt but that experience was not sufficient to be entertained since that didn,t relate to personnel Dpt.
When Nisar came to Bombay
Nisar gave his resume to one of the staffs working in recruitment office, After sitting for awhile A young man well dressed, in tie, shoe was shining at the bottom came out from room.
"Mr Nisar, Come inside" Gentleman called
'Nisar hurriedly lifted his bag and followed him. Both entered into spacious room.
There was a young girl sitting on chair just opposite the gate , files were kept on table in front of her. A little away in same row that gentleman took his chair and directed him to sit down on chair in front.
"I am Sudhir, CEO of this placement agency , i am pleased to see your cv as you have done management in same institution from where I did. I run this placement agency, meet Ms Divya, my wife."
'Hello' Nisar wished her in light gesture.
"I think You must be knowing Ankit. He has done his management in same session you did. ' Sudhir looked at his cv and glanced at her wife
" I don't remember but if I see him personally by face I can recognize him." Nisar said smiling.
"She is his sister" Mr Sudhir turned to her wife and indicated to her from his left hand.
'Ankit is working in company in ANUBHAV Industrial Area .He is going home next month for his marriage can you work for few months in his place untill he comes back. If you agree I speak to mangement of the company.'Sudhir further said
Since Nisar needed a job so he agreed immediately Mr Sudhir wrote address of the company on a piece of paper with telephone Number and gave it to him.
"Go on this addresd, meet Ankit there, tell all about. I will also inform him" Sudhir said
"Go on this addresd, meet Ankit there, tell all about. I will also inform him" Sudhir said
Nisar stood up shook his head left room thanking both of them.
Second day Nisar visited that office , met Ankit later he introduced Nisar to other staffs and completed joining formalities. In begining Nisar thought to be absorbed later got disappointed as it was small scale company , total numbers of employees could have been counted on fingers.
Nisar worked for three months. After three month Ankit came back and rejoined.
After almost a fortnight Nisar again called up Mr Sudhir to know if they have any opening . Sudhir assured him to keep in touch with him as he is searching suitable position for both Ankit and him.
After almost a fortnight Nisar again called up Mr Sudhir to know if they have any opening . Sudhir assured him to keep in touch with him as he is searching suitable position for both Ankit and him.
During this period Nisar kept on searching job in personnel Dpt but failed.
Later Nisar had to go home to attend marriage ceremony of his cousin and there he was undecided, thought several time, should he came back to Mumbai or move to Delhi ? After considering lot Nisar preferred Mumbai as he then was not having accommodation problem he got adjusted a bit with some of acquaintances albeit they were not his friends.
Nisar knew that he would have to keep patience and perseverance in order to get job according to his choice , in the field where he could see his career growth.
" What happened, when you came after marriage of your cousin" Avinash enquired
"Yaar Avinash, the way you are asking me question back to back it seems you are enjoying it with great interest" Nisar said looking at him.
"When i came back after marriage of my cousin. I gave interview in various company where i was not considered for the job as the institution from where i passed out was given little importance, on one occasion i was said that he doesn’t consider such institution competent to award management degree or somewhere I didn't deserve. On one occasion an Interviewer told me that he would prefer to simple graduate who has working experience in personnel dpt rather than hiring degree or diploma holder who have no working knowledge in pesonnel dpt''.
" In short, you didn’t get job in your field' Avinah said crossing his both hands on his chest.
"True, but you know situation of job market then was completely different, nowadays i have observed that professionals are succeeding in getting jobs according to their field, People are being absorbed in job market as per their qualification" Nisar said earnestly.
“How can you say that, still engineers and other professional are having to do odd jobs as they are unable to get jobs as per their qualification.' Avinash argued.
After his many attempts to get job as per his choice in many companies Nisar eventually got a job in a company which was newly launched by Bengali and a businessman of UP. It was again matter of sheer dumb of luck. The company couldn’t run long as the reason of launching of that it was actor wife of Bengali who later become bone of contention of its closure. Story was that one of partners looking at URVASHI the actress, wife of other partner which was not liked by husband of her. But in this company Nisar had availed great exposure to interact with various type of people. he came across many TV and Bollywood artists who would come at his company's stall in an exhibition center. Thus he had had good interaction of various type of people which also boosted his self confidence, after the exhibition he followed them and visited their offices close the deals which also made him familiar with routs and streets of Bombay. When he would come at room People got surprised to see mobile in his hand since those days affording cellular was symbol of status. His such status couldn’t last long and he had to loose that job after closure of company.
" Are you married " Avinash enquired
/" No" Nisar replied .
Avinash gave surprised look on Nisar's face perhaps he was thinking him a married.
"Anyway I shall not ask your age but when I saw you first I thought you married" Avinash saw a girl sitting on chair little away from them, giving furtive look at them
he dded “ I am not exaggerating but you still have charm and attraction that is why girls still peer at you”
"If I am not wrong you are making fun of me.'Nisar said smiling
’Believe me see that girl, she has been staring at you since long time. I have been observing her. ' Avinash whispered in his ears.
" But when i look at her she turns her face to other side" Nisar said suppressing his laughter.
" May be she get blushed when you see her" Avinash retorted
' Stupid man, She is peeking at you..' Nisar patted back on Avinash
" Did you have any girlfriend or do you love someone, tell me honestly"
"Don’t ask me about girl.' Avinash lifted his both hand to ears and gave light pat on both side of faces.
" Why, What happened" Nisar said looking him surprisingly.
" Why, What happened" Nisar said looking him surprisingly.
" I tell you an incident that took place when i was in 8th standard i used to go taking tuition of science and mathematics one day i was talking with my friends on some interesting topics suddenly i gave twisting comment during conversation winking at one of the girls sitting on other row infact that was not intently but was spontaneous wink.
Next day i found one of my family members in coaching institute . In fact SMITA the girl whom I winked, had complained to teacher against me. I couldn’t belie as her friends became witness. Even after my immense clarification and pleading that it was unintentional and i am innocent i was badly beaten up since then i am scared of even taking a name of girl, try to get away even from sight wherever I see them " Avinash said, laughing
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"Is this not Romantic Tragic Comedy. Now pls dont ask me to define it.' Nisar smirked
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