iNM October, 2011 | Page 54

After discussing the HR learnings, let’s now move to learnings from the character ‘Andy’. DON’Ts at an interview The way Andy enters the interview room, and replies that she wants to be an investigative reporter shows her unpreparedness for the interview. As a job seeker, one should be aware of the organization one is seeking a job with. Work-Life Balance To maintain a perfect work-life balance is of utmost importance. It is clearly seen that despite the fact that Andy is doing quite well in her job, trouble starts brewing in her love life – something which should be avoided. Rapport with supervisor Sharing a good rapport with your boss is important, as it is this factor that keeps you motivated towards your work. In the movie, the way in which Andy starts to change herself to better understand her boss is something worth appreciating. Boss-subordinate relationship is something you cannot put at stake, specifically if you plan to be a part of the organization for a long time. Patience  Patience is the key to success. This is well reflected in the movie through Andy’s character. Despite several failures, work pressure, indifferent attitude of boss, she keeps trying and finally wins hearts of her boss as well as of her colleagues. Loving your work  It is very important for everyone, more importantly for freshers, to love their work and be positive about the organization, as it is only positive attitude that paves way for a successful career. Commitment  The level of commitment towards one’s work, organization and boss helps one gain confidence, respect from one’s peers, and recognition from one’s boss, and in turn results in career progression. To conclude, the movie clearly depicts how one can reach greater heights in career, keeping one’s values intact. Understanding the organization, good rapport with the boss, and an accommodating nature can ?H??Y\??^H?X?????X??YY[??[?[???[?^?][????Y?8?$?\?X??????\?[YH?\?H?\???H]?H?[?Y?X[?Y?[Y[??????X????[?XK?\?[YH\?\?X?[\?H?X?X[??\?XY?^?[?H\?]?\?H?\??[YH]?H?[?[^?Y??S?K??H]?H?X?Z]?YHY?H?Y?[??Y\?XZ?[??]Y??X?[??\??X?YHH?[??\??\?H\?H?]?H[???YH[??Y\?????N?\??X?[?\??\????[?[??H?[?[?[?H??[??K??\?X?\???\???[]Y\?Y[?[?Y\?H]?H?Y[?\?Y?HH]]?? ?X]??K?HX[H?S?H[?H[?\?H?[Z[H??RST??\???Z?H[?H?\???X?[]H??\?H\X?[?????]??H[?Z?H \??^?JH?H???? ][X?ZB??M??S?H??SQH K???\? ? LH?RST?Y\?X?Y??S?H??SQH K???\? ? LH MH?RST?Y\?X?Y??