An Experience Of IN-Person Drop
(Going the #extramile to drop off your resume & cover letter)
I got an assignment of going the extra-mile to drop off my resume and cover letter in a company where I wanted to have job. As I have IT background and I am always interested to work for a software development company. First of all, I researched about the company, where it is located, is there any job vacancies etc. I read the Job Description more clearly. Then I write my cover letter, a Super Hero Cover Letter according to the situation. I made ready my elevator pitch through which I will explain myself to the HR manager. I updated my CV a bit. I decided the day of visiting the company.
On that day, I dressed up professionally, put on some courage and even washed my motor bike. I reached at the software house, I told peon that I come to drop my CV personally to your HR manager Fareeha Shafique. After taking his time he decided to let me go to the office. I approached to the receptionist and request her that can I meet with Miss Fareeha. I want to handover my CV personally to her. Firstly, she was not allowing me to meet her. But, after I insist somehow she allowed me. Then I waited for HR manager. She came after an hour and I approached her in hurry. Firstly, I said Assalam o Alikum and then I introduced myself. I told her about the purpose of my visit. Then, she agreed on small interview. I spoke my elevator pitch. After that, she said have you applied online, have you mailed me your CV. I said yes I have. But, I want to personally meet and handover my CV to you. she said that’s great. I personally go through your CV and then we will call you for final interview. I said Allah Hafiz and came back to my home.
While coming back I was thinking that for what I fear about? It’s an amazing experience and I was shocked about the reaction of every person in the company. In the end I would like to thanks to Amal Academy that they put courage in me for that.
