Is Job hunting a pain or a bliss?
This post is an epiphany that I have had recently about job hunters.
In today’s world, where there are billions of job hunters, hunting for these millions of jobs, it’s still the predicament of an unemployed human or a harassed or a desperate job hunter that he fears the repercussions of not appearing in an interview.
I, too, have experienced this during one of my interviews, scheduled with a top MNC company. I don’t want to get into the details of the reason, other than the fact that it was genuinely true and an unexpected one. Sadly, I had to cancel the interview in the last moments (half an hour prior to the scheduled slot) which understandably was a short notice, but has been informed to the employer apologetically with a request to re-schedule.
After a few hours, I received a call from this exasperated employer who threw questions angrily at me like -”Why didn’t I turn up? “, “ Am I interested or not? “, “Am I serious for this job or not? “
I, on the other hand, became apologetic for my absence and asked for another slot, to which he replied -’You can get in touch with HR’.
After multiple follow-ups, I had to let go of that wonderful opportunity, which I thought, I could be a part of. But only to realize -’THEY DON’T DESERVE ME’.
Yes, you heard it right- ‘They don’t deserve me’, and this is definitely not out of anger or frustration but after a realization of my own worth.
At times, the job hunters, are underestimated by the employers that they are in dire need of the job and can be treated however. The job seekers never asked for such treatments — like waiting for long hours, attending the interviews at odd hours and at times traveling across the cities; Still, these seekers (the honest ones) go through this because they need that job. They stoop down to a level where they aren’t respected enough and are taken for granted. It’s not entirely their mistake, since these thoughts have been deeply implanted in their minds for the generations, but clearly, I feel, ‘being in need’ and ‘being respected’ are understood differently.
Aren’t these employers aware what they are getting in return — it’s not just a replacement of a resource, they get their time, extra-shifts, skills, personal bonds and faith which actually makes them a top MNC.
“Every relationship is Give and Take”
Having realized this, I feel it’s time the employer should realize that they are not just paying the salary, but in turn, getting the job seeker’s time and effort. It’s the time they should start respecting each and every candidate whom they are considering for the respective position. It’s the time they should know and understand their competitors who can provide the same opportunity to a job seeker with better respect, trust and understanding.
In conclusion, job hunters should not fear the missed opportunity. It’s just a matter of time that they will get another one but before that, one must start learning to respect themselves and their time too.
Thank You!