akmal mirza87
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

In-Person Drop

Life demands continuous struggle. Behind the success stories of the world, people met many hardships and a lot of challenges. Keen hard work and ever strong determination is required to cope with those challenges.

Last Monday I decided to go on #extra mile. I went to my dream company Captain Chemicals limited for an in person drop to call for internship. I have gone through research about company. I was nicely dressed and equipped with my updated #Resume and cover letter. I greatly rehearsed my elevator pitch for many times. I also practiced my success stories as well as weakness stories, body language verbal and non-verbal and voice quality in front of mirror. My elder brother lend me a helping hand in this regard.

I went to office of industry at 9 am, by the permission of gatekeeper I got access to HR department, here I met Mr. Hasan Mehmood Senior clerk a funny man, introduced myself to him than given elevator pitch. He was little inspired and provided my fine feedback and e-mail ID of himself and HR Dr. Naeem. I found many areas of improvements. I send him thank you email by following all instructions of business writing and paragraphing format of thank you email.

I sent my internship application along with resume and cover letter to HR Dr. Naeem.

After two days I received reply, my joy knew no bounds to see call for interview on 18th September at 9 am.

Here are some advice for all who are looking to apply for a job or internships:

1) Get out your comfort zone and work a little extra mile.

2) Control your inner fears by facing challenges.

3) Practice you strength and weakness stories well.

4) Dress up like a pro.

5) Research some unique about your dream company.

6) Flow well your elevator pitch.

7) Never get tired of improving on feedback of others.

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