it's PR I tell you

posted Wednesday, Feb 22, 3:06pm

Do note that I'm slightly drunk as I write this. Came back from a clubbing night out at MOS, organised by my friend's company as part of their socialisation night with their clients. I was there as a guest. So happens that I also went for a job interview at the company the very morning itself, thanks to my friend's recommendation of course, and ended up meeting the very people who interviewed me, as I attended the event. Of course it's a little bit strange, although also rather pleasant, to be able to socialise with the person on an equal basis, when just a while ago I was socialising with him as a superior.

Anyway, so I met most of the people from the company, from various departments. I was mostly introduced to the male employees of the company, since the ladies seemed to prefer keeping to their own elite group the whole night. Which was fine with me by the way. I got to meet the big bosses who are to determine whether or not I will be hired by the company. This was kind of cool, since it's rare for a prospective employee to have met all the big boys before he/she even got hired into the company. Very rare indeed. And it seemed that these big boys didn't mind me at all, and would like to speak with me further about the job and my possible involvement in it. So a second interview was pretty much guaranteed for me.

Anyway, the whole night involved a lot of PR; a lot of mingling among the people, speaking with them, joking, and at the same time networking with them. Finding out what they do and what their expectations are, are bonuses. After all, if I were to work in the company, the first thing I'd have to learn to know and remember is what everyone does and is responsible for. Only then would I be able to tackle each and every assignment as best as I can, with as most information on my hands as possible.

It sort of made me realise that deep down inside, I do enjoy public relations, and I think I'm quite good at it even. It's not even a matter of faking it. Most of the time, I just think about being myself and not conjure up some kind of lies to cover up my ignorance; wearing an unecessary mask to hide what I am really like inside. So I was myself, and with that, I even gained a couple of acquaintances, whom I believe I would learn to appreciate later on in my life.

So like I said, PR is the key to any successful business or ventures. I guess I realised that sometime ago, growing up in a family like mine. I am my dad's daughter after all, surely I've learnt a thing or two from him? But as time goes by, I am further convinced that in this world, sometimes your attitude may be more important than your aptitude. If you are good with people, and thus have a higher EQ than most, you would most likely get your way with pretty much everything. Isn't it unfair you say? Well, life is unfair sister. Get over it.

It's good for me though. I think I'm a natural people person. I have no qualms about talking to strangers, striking conversations with the most unlikely person about anything at all. And I'm comfortable doing that. So maybe PR is my destiny? People-relations, customer service...that may be my specialty.

Anyway, I think I've made an impression. Good or bad would be subjective. But an impression I've made for sure. Now I only have to wait for their call for a second interview. I've been told that it's going to be around the first week of March that they'd call me to confirm the second interview. But I'm not going to wait like a fool like last time. Since I'll have my hands full with my make up lessons, I'd definitely keep myself as busy as possible with this, so as to distract myself from the waiting process. After the second interview, which I believe would be rather brief, I would see what happens, and what the director's decision would be. Should I stay, I'd be rather happy. Of course considering the job is suitable for me. If not, that's okay as well. At least I've had fun this entire time, from the interview all the way till this night at MOS.

Now I hope Mr. Boss did not get too shocked by the way I drink and dance. And I hope this wouldn't influence his decision on hiring an employee. He seemed like a nice guy so I don't think he'd do it. But better be safe than sorry...But then again, there's really nothing I can do right now. The ball is on his court, it's his decision now that matters. The rest would just be empty talk.

All I have to do is wait.