The interview

The clock says 4am and I'm unbelievably tossing on my bed. The scenes of interview are flashing as I close my eyes and the anxiety is growing inside me

I'm browsing the set of interview questions under a blanket, decide on what to wear, rerun the scenes over and over and remind myself of what not to do

The stomach growls and I'm reminded of my hunger prangs when under stress. I see nothing in the room except baby's milk powder - I gulp a spoon and the husband does a random movement in his sleep. I immediately get ready with excuses

6hrs later, i'm in the room with a lady sitting in front of me. She's judging me more than i'm judging her. The manager is taking a quick glace at me from the opposite room and giving a quick wink to lighten me up.

I sit upright, cross my legs, look at the resume and start - "So, tell me something about yourself"

Taking interviews give you perspective - of what it is like to sit on the other side of the table, knowing what the answer might be for your next question and when it becomes true, having that sly smile on the corner of lips but trying to maintain the poker face!

I come out of the room looking accomplished. The manager is standing outside waiting for my comments about the candidate and i say - " I did well!"