Going an #extra-mile

Aqsa Arshad
Aug 25, 2017 · 2 min read

In Person Drop

Extramile means you try to be one step up from others or you go beyond from general things or activities. You really did an effort to proof yourself an extra ordinary. It results in help you to be prominent or get an edge on others.

As I’m already working as a HRT in Angels International College. I choose an educational sector for in person drop. First I customized a cover letter and a Resume for that. I choose Beacon-house School System to drop a resume. In the morning I visited school with my niece that she is already studying their. Gatekeeper was very kind and not stopped me to go inside. I reached reception first,one lady was their but with little hurry. Her name was Ayseha Aslam. I requested her that I want to meet principle for in person drop. She told me that hiring is not done by the principle of this school, it is directly from the head office. I have already a knowledge of it. She guided that not every one is allowed to meet principle because she as a receptionist receive resumes. I requested her. Finally she said me to wait for few minutes. After almost ten minutes principle called me in her office. I hand over my resume to her. She was still busy with parents at that time but she said to me, “Have a seat”. After finishing conversation with parents she asked me the most common question that is “Tell me about yourself?”. I answer the question by keeping in mind all strategies which i have learnt. My answer not took more than 80 seconds. Her facial expressions was pleasant. Then she asked me “Why you want to leave your previous organization”? I told her that I am happy to be a part of that organization but I need change and I believe that this institute give me more learning opportunities than the previous one.She took my resume and said, “ Nice to meet you”. I said, “Nice to meet you too”

I come out and take an email Id from the receptionist and within 24 hours I also sent a Thank you email.

I learnt that by simply thinking that we will apply online,not grabs anyone attention because by doing little effort I easily meet up with principle. According to my opinion both online and in person drop matters. No doubt for in person you have to do little effort but obviously it will give you an edge on others and that edge is a reward for going extra-mile.

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