Interview

Interview

A Poem by zainul
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A bittersweet experience of interview

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Sat in the waiting room again
I was blessed to be shortlisted
Dream for a job may not go in vain
Hope for honest living may not be terminated

A dozen candidates were already there
All of them were waiting eagerly like me
A smart man volunteered to share
His thoughts on how the interview might be

Another candidate ventured to bring some smile
He disliked grim faces of the job seekers
He was curious about features of my profile
He joked that help would come from leakers

A man spoke with frustration and disgust
He screamed,"Interviews are just eyewash"
He had no reason to have trust
As the agents chose persons by cash

The storm continued while candidates were summoned
Speculations were high on the conversation in the board
When one emerged from there he was critically questioned
He looked unhappy,exhausted and extremely bored

Suddenly,I was called for the interview
I entered the chamber muttering prayer
I tried to look at the members for a view
My heart sincerely sought divine care 

A male member appeared very rude
He verified my certificates and testimonials
A female looked polite and good
She asked about my activities  and essentials

Experts from special disciplines
Examined my expertise and experience
They asked about my success stories
And means of achieving excellence

The marathon session was coming to close
When the lady asked my expected salary
"I will be happy with your  package",said as my response
As the members hurried to make more query

The rude man insisted,'You must mention a figure"
I told,"I wish the employer will be transparent to the future employee"
He shouted,"You have no right to ask this as a worker"
I was alarmed by the thoughts of modern slavery

Noting such aggressive treatment of the agent
I was compelled to mention an amount
For my mere survival,I had to be patient
I was thus thrown to  a state of strange doubt

Glanced at the waiting room while leaving the place
Other candidates were waiting for their turn
I have to wait for an uncertain message
Interview is a crossroad between life and fun




© 2014 zainul


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I loved the line about modern slavery. This poetry so aptly describes one's innermost feelings at the dreaded Interview. I long for the day when society allows for a better way to obtain work.... and also pays salaries for artists commensurate with scientists. A fine write!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

9 Years Ago

Dear Jane,
You have pinpointed the most vital part of the poem.
I join my voice with y.. read more



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i havent searched for a regular job in a while ,but i give estimates weekly the feeling is the same

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

9 Years Ago

Thank you dear friend for sharing the feeling.
You are really blessed that you could live wit.. read more
 wordman

9 Years Ago

i was in the restaurant business about 12 years,i have made over 50.000 in a week
and they pa.. read more
zainul

9 Years Ago

Thanks for sharing the information so honestly.
We may learn about many similar stories of de.. read more
I loved the line about modern slavery. This poetry so aptly describes one's innermost feelings at the dreaded Interview. I long for the day when society allows for a better way to obtain work.... and also pays salaries for artists commensurate with scientists. A fine write!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

9 Years Ago

Dear Jane,
You have pinpointed the most vital part of the poem.
I join my voice with y.. read more
I am currently looking for a job and I think that you portrayed a vivid image of the interview process - I could really relate to this story

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

10 Years Ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.
This is really a sad part of our life.
But,we hav.. read more
It's been a long time since I had a job interview; I hope never to have one again. It sounds as if you got through this quite well.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

10 Years Ago

Thank you Marie for the great contribution.My chances of job interview will go for ever soon.I wante.. read more
Hurray for you that you could bite your tongue.
I don't think I could of stayed to finish the interview
If they are going to act that way now, imagine if you get the job?
But when you have family to support I guess you go thru anything.
Sorry you and others were treated that way.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

10 Years Ago

Thank you dear friend for the admiring review and compassion.
This is really a painful experie.. read more
audrie

10 Years Ago

You're very welcome!
zainul

10 Years Ago

My pleasure,dear poet.:)
I really enjoyed the feel of this piece. The description fits perfectly; definitely bittersweet.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

zainul

10 Years Ago

Thank you Writer for enjoying the feel of this piece.
This has been shared to learn from exper.. read more

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Added on March 22, 2014
Last Updated on March 22, 2014
Tags: waiting, shortlisted, job, candidates, experience, interview, employee, employer, worker, slavery, crossroad.life, fun, certificates, testimonials

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zainul
zainul

Dhaka, Bangladesh



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