Dinner conversations…
Dinner conversations are becoming crazier by the day, thanks to the pressure of placements. There is this company in Chennai which contains a lot TAMBRAMs in its workforce. So, the other day we were discussing the best strategy to get short-listed and finally selected in this company.
First the short-list. I suggested that to get short-listed your Expression of Interest (or cover letter) and resume must be smeared with turmeric powder at the corners (just like auspicious documents like a marriage invitation). The header of the EoI should contain “Kanji kamakodi pidathipathi jagathguru sri chandrasekharendra saraswati yin anugrahathodu…” .
Then the attire for the interview. A guy came up with the following recommendation: Remember the pre-independence plays that used to be shown in Doordarshan not so long ago? Wear a panjagacham (a special way to wear a dhoti) with a black coat on top. Smear your forehead with either pattai or namam as may be applicable to you.
Then answering the interview questions. I liked this suggestion the most. Like in most interviews, the first question will be “Tell me about yourself”. Answer: “Abhivathaye …. thriyarishaiva… gothraha… suthraha… “.
Sure way to get selected. 
P.S: Don’t interpret this as a casteist post or one taking a dig at any person or company. This was just a funny conversation that I wanted to post.
- General | Time: 9:01:50 PM (UTC+8)
Basically “Thillu Mullu” style haan?
~Sri
Comment by Sri — February 4, 2006 @ 2:03:19 PM
Right!!! I didn’t realize that.
Comment by rkarthik — February 4, 2006 @ 2:07:52 PM
Enna kaka, solradhaiyum sollitu kadaisile oru P.S. pottu irukke..Indha advt. le ellam varume..Mileage 100 kmpl** appadinu..andha madhiriya..:))
Comment by Subbaraman — February 6, 2006 @ 9:27:16 AM