Shayari

तेरे यादों में दिन रात मर के बहुत रोए ।

हम तुमसे मोहौब्बत करके बहुत रोए ।

एक बार तुमसे लड़ तो लिया लेकिन,

कसम खुदा की;

तुमसे लड़ के बहुत रोए ।

- सौरभ राय (Saurabh Roy)

Hindi Shayari

अपने बारे में तो कुछ बताती नही है वो;

अपनी सहेलियों को हमारे बारे में बार बार बतलाती है ।

हमारे शरारतों पे गुस्सा आता है तुम्हे?

हमें मालूम है कि ये गुस्ताखियाँ तुम्हे भी गुदगुदाती है ।

खुद न मिलना हो तो अपनी सहेली से ही मिलवा दो;

न जाने कब से वो हमारे अरमान अपने दिल में जलाती है ।

- सौरभ राय (Saurabh Roy)

Shayari On Life

इतनी नादानी की हमारे सामने बातें बनाते हो ?
बना लो, हमें मालूम है कि तुम मे वो बात नही है ।

बदनाम हैं वैसे तो शहर में दरियादिली के लिए;

भिङना कभी; जान जानोगे की हममें ज़ज़बात नही है ।

दिली तमन्ना है जो तुम्हारी, थूकते तक नहीं उसपर हम ;

और आप पूछते हैं कि क्यों मलते हमारे ख़यालात नही है?

दोस्ती तो फ़िर भी बड़ी चीज़ है मेरे दोस्त;

अरे तुम्हारी तो हमसे दुश्मनी की भी औकात नही है ।

- सौरभ राय (Saurabh Roy)

Mirza Ghalib Shayari

Hatho ki lakeer pe mat ja e-ghaleeb,
Naseeb unke bhi hote hain jinke haath nhi hote

हाथो की लकीरों पे मत जा ए-गालिब,
नसीब उनके भी होते है जिनके हाथ नही होते |

Girte h sheh-sawaar hi maidan-e-jung mein,

Wo tifl kya girenge jo ghutno ke bal chalte hain

गिरते हैं शह सवार ही मैदान-ए-जंग में,

वो तिफ़्ल क्या गिरेंगे जो घुटनो के बल चलते है

Qasid ke aate aate khat ek aur likh rakhoon:

Main jaanta hoon jo wo likhenge jawab me.

कासिद  के आते आते खत एक और लिख रखूँ
मैं जानता हूँ जो वो लिखेंगे जवाब में|




Kabb se hoon kya bataaon, jahaan-e-kharaab mein
Shab-e-hijr ko bhi rakhoon garr hisaab me. 

कब से हूँ क्या बताऊँ, जहान-ए-खराब में
शब-ए-हिज्र को भी रखूं गर हिसाब में |

[jahaan-e-kharab = world of problems, shab = night + hijr = separation --> nights of separation]

Ragon mein daurte firne ke hum nahin qayal
Jabb aankh hi se na tapka toh lahoo qya hai.

रगों में दौड़ते फिरने के हम नहीं कायल:
जब आँख से ही न टपका तो फिर लहू क्या है|




Wo aaye hamare Ghar khuda ki qudrati hai
Kabhi hum unko kabhi apne Ghar ko dekhte hain

वो आये हमारे घर खुदा कि कुदरती है;
कभी हमको उनको कभी अपने घर को देखते हैं ।


Zindagi uski jiski maut pe zamana afsos kre Ghalib, 
Yun to har shaks aata h is duniya me marne ko

ज़िन्दगी उसकी जिसकी मौत पे ज़मना अफ़सोस करे गालिब, 
यूं तो हर शक्स आता है इस दुनिय में मरने को ।

Ye na thee hamaari qismat ke wisaal-e-yaar hota,

Agar  aur  jeete  rehte   yunhee   intezaar  hota.

ये न थी हमारी क़िस्मत कि, विसाल-ए-यार होता​,

अगर और जीते रेहते यूहीं इन्तज़ार होता​.

Chale jaenge, tujhe tere haal pe chhod kar,
Kadar kya hoti hai, ye tujhe waqt sikha dega.

चले जाएगें, तुझे तेरे हाल पे छोङ कर,
क़दर क्या होती है, ये तुझे वक़्त सिखा देगा​ |

Zahid Sharab Peene De

ज़ाहिद शराब पीने दे मस्जिद में बैठ कर ,
या वो जगह बता जहाँ ख़ुदा नहीं |

Zahid sharaab peene de masjhid me baith karr;
Ya wo jagah bata de jahan khuda nahin. 

(Mirza Ghalib)



मस्जिद ख़ुदा का घर है, पीने की जगह नहीं ,
काफिर के दिल में  जा वहाँ  ख़ुदा नहीं |


Masjhid khuda ka ghar hai, peene ki jagah nahin.
Kafir ke dil me jaa wahan khuda nahin.

(Allama Iqbal)



काफिर के दिल से आया हूँ मैं ये देख कर,
खुदा मौजूद है वहाँ पर उसे पता नहीं |


Kafir ke dil se ho aaya hoon main ye dekh karr;
Khuda maujood hai wahaan, parr usse pata nahin.

(Ahmad Faraz)

खुदा मौजूद है पूरी दुनिया में, कहीं भी जगह नहीं
तू जन्नत में जा वहाँ पीना मना नहीं.

Khuda maujood hai poori duniya mein, kahin bhi jagah nahi;
Tu jannat me jaa, wahan peena mana nahin.

(Wasi)



पीता हूँ ग़म-ए-दुनिया भुलाने के लिए, और कुछ नही, 
जन्नत में  कहाँ  ग़म है? वहाँ पीने में मजा नहीं |


Peeta hoon gham-e-duniya bhulane ke lie, aur kuch nahi;
Jannat me kahaan gham hai? Wahaan peene me maza nahin.
(Saqi)

Shayari On Life

न किसी के अभाव में जियो,

न किसी के प्रभाव में जियो,

ये ज़िंदगी है आपकी;

इसे अपने स्वभाव में जियो ।

- सौरभ राय (Saurabh Roy)

How To Get A Job

Follow Up

You searched for openings, you find one.
You then send your resume. You even got a call. You then appear for the interview. The interview was phenomenal.

So what do you do next?

Sit tight and wait for the results?

Sorry! That’s not an answer.

There are still a couple of things to be done before you can relax.

What is that?

The answer is – follow up.

But what exactly do we mean by follow up? And what is the procedure?

Let me explain.

After the interview is over, send a thank you note to your interviewers stating that you are thankful for their time to consider you.
Tell them that you are looking forward to work with them.
Keep this mail short and concise.

And most importantly, do it on that very day.
There is no point in reaching out to them after a week. Mail them while they still remember you.

For this to happen, you will need their email id – won’t you?

How  do you get it?

Simple, by asking for it.
Once your interview is over, ask your interviewer for their business card.

If you don’t have the email id of your interviewer, mail your thank you letter to the HR office of the company.

Taking out time for a thank you mail after a job interview is not only a good interview etiquette; it actually reflects that you are ready to go an extra mile for the job.

Plus, it can actually be a wonderful opportunity to market your talent for one last time.

While thanking them, tell them that you are looking forward to hearing from them and that while meeting the panel you felt  that your values resonated with that of the company.

Job or no job, this gesture creates a good impression of you.

Remember, even if you decide not to work with the company, it’s always helpful to have a contact or two in the industry where you are planning to land into.

Why Should I Hire You?

How To Answer H.R. Questions During An Interview.

One of the most popular HR question is – Why do you want to work with us?

I know the reason is that probably you have to repay your education loan or that your grades suck and they are the only company that you are eligible to sit in.

But when they ask you this question, the idea is to never tell them the “REAL” reason. Instead, you just throw a big smile and tell them that they are an awesome company to work with.

But for that you need to know every bit of information about the company that it is proud of. Because the very moment you tell them that you find their company to be awesome, they will ask you what really interests you.

And take my advice, never answer this question with “paycheck” or “annual package”.

So, what do you answer in such case?

Well, there is no “Standard” answer to this question and the answer varies from company to company. But, the underlying principle is same in all the cases. Answer it with something that the company prides itself with.

For example – If the company is in a habit of launching  a new product every quarter, tell them that you get inspired by their innovation and would love to work with them.

Similarly, if it prides itself with philanthropy. Tell them that you feel really touched to see how their efforts have touched so many people.

The idea is to tell them precisely what they want to hear.  Trust me, they know that you are lying. But it’s a lie they love to listen.

But how do you know what is that thing which the company prides itself with?

The answer is simple – Google.

Visit the company website,  find out the company’s tagline, its history and its work culture.
Follow the company on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter to get updates.

The more informed you, the better equipped you are in not only answering the questions, but also in deciding whether you are willing to work with the company.

Natural question – Why put your effort in researching about the company, when there are so many things you need to revise for your interview.

My answer – Because it gets you that job.

How To Crack A Phone Interview

Telephonic interview

Telephone interviews make you nervous?

Relax, they can’t see how nervous you are.
Also, you don’t have to get that crumpled shirt of your ironed.

In short, a telephone interview is far easier than a “conventional” job interview.
But it’s a totally different ball game. And unlike the conventional interviews, the strategy required to crack it is also different.

Before I start flooding you with “rules” to be followed during a phone interview, keep in mind, not to  take these interviews lightly. Just because it’s a telephonic interview, it doesn't mean that you sip a coffee or smoke while you are on the phone line.

Show the same seriousness that you would have shown, if it were a “conventional” interview. Because when you are not serious, it reflects in your voice.

Wish them in an with enthusiasm.
Smile as you wish them. Because, even when they can’t see you, anyone can find out your state of mind from your voice.

Preparation for a phone interview is just like any other interview.

Even they ask you the similar nature questions as a “conventional” interview.

Here also, you need to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and the questions related to your background.

However, because you don’t get to interact with the interviewers, face to face; there are other things to be taken care of too.

Things you should be ready with

Remember, a telephonic interview is not just a casual call to your friend – “Hey buddy! ‘Wat’s up? ”

It’s an interview and your job depends upon it. There are things to be taken care of, prior to your interview.

Let's start with the basics.

 Notepad and a pen.

You might need to note down some details and contact information. Also, you might have to answer a few analytical questions.
You don’t want to fumble and say – “Hold on! I will get a pen.”

So, always keep a pen and a paper in front of you, before you make that call.

A glass of water.

A glass of water can always come handy during stress, which is common when you are appearing for an interview.

Your resume

What do you need the resume for? After all, you know about your background – right?

You will be surprised to know how many people fumble in telling even about themselves during stressful situation of the interview.
Keep it with you – You have been warned.

Other things to take care of

Apart from the above mentioned points, you need to pay a special care to avoid any possible source of distraction, whatsoever.

The first thing that you need to do is, to ensure that there is no noise in the room. Inform your roommates before hand. Ask them to turn the music and TV off. Go to a quiet room and turn the call-waiting off, so that your call doesn’t get interrupted during the interview.

Talking on the phone isn't as easy as it seems. 

I've always found it's helpful to practice. 

Search for common telephonic interview questions and ask your friends or family members to take a mock interview for you.

Record this interview and listen to it.

You'll be able to hear your "ums" and "uhs" and "okays". Avoid using these fillers.

When you need a moment to recollect your thoughts, simply pause.

And always enunciate slowly and clearly, especially while you are giving your interview.

Also, in a phone interview your answers should be short and precise, because a long answer may bore your interviewer, something which you would never want to happen.

Too many rules – right?

Don’t worry! These rules apply to your competitors as well.

Have a great interview!

How To Connect To Your Audience?

Your Cheat Code To A Standing Ovation.

At some point in your life, you must have been tortured by a speaker who goes on and on. He seems to be the only person enjoying the speech, while everyone is glancing at their watches.

You don’t want to be such a speaker, do you?

You want your audience to wait for your every next line.

The question is – how?

The first step is to tailor your speech, according to your audience.

You probably won’t want a group of college students to be bombarded with data – right?

Similarly, while addressing a group of senior managers, you would like to cut the crap and come straight to the point.

In short – Give them what they want!

No one is interested in knowing who you are and what you have accomplished and how you have accomplished. They will be more interested in your speech if it’s about them.

So, use as many “you”s  as you can.
Talk about “their” lives, “their” jobs and “their” problems.

Greet your audience with energy and enthusiasm.

Let your voice reflect how pleased you are to meet them.
Your opening line sounds dull and mechanic; and you have already lost their attention.

Take care not to choke your speech with too many difficult words.

The purpose of a speech to convey the message, not to show off about vocab.

Keep it simple and speak slowly.

You don’t want to deliver a speech that only you are able to understand.

The other important thing is, to keep the session interactive and not turn it into a monologue.

Don’t just keep on forcing your ideas, ask them questions. Encourage them to ask questions and keep them engaged.

Instead of asking them to switch their phones off, and pay attention, try to win their attention.

Who doesn’t like to laugh a little?

Even if it’s a “serious” speech, put some jokes in it. You don’t have to be a stand up comedian for that.

But, that doesn’t give you a freedom to put any random joke from the internet into your speech.

Think of funny instances from your experience and use them to convey your ideas.

But there is a warning here – Don’t put too many of these jokes in your speech. It makes your speech sound less “serious”.

And yes, look the audience into their eyes.

It shows that you are confident about your subject.

It also helps you in winning the trust of the audience, because people trust confident people.

And one last point – Realx!

I know that you can do it.

How to overcome stage fear

Overcome your nervousness on the stage

Stage fear!

Yes, that is what they call it.

But do you know that these two words describe perhaps, the human race’s greatest fear.
Right from forgetting your lines, to shaking of legs on the stage – the list is endless.

You feel nervous before delivering a speech?

Relax! It’s natural. You are just one among the millions, who share your fear too.
But if it’s that natural, why are we even discussing it?

Because your nervousness has detrimental effect on your speech. Quite a few times, it even shows up in your speech.
So, how to overcome your nervousness?

Let's begin with the basics. Before you enter into the stage, get yourself a glass of water.
No matter how stressful the situation, it always comes handy in decreasing the stress level.

One more thing to do is, to visualize your success. 

Imagine the audience clapping, better still, giving you a standing ovation – It will boost your confidence.

When you enter the stage, face the audience with a smile. It makes you seem confident. It also actually makes you confident.

Even if you are feeling butterflies in your stomach, just pretend that everything is under control. Eventually, you will gain confidence. The idea is to, “Fake it, till you make it.”

Speak slow and clear. It buys you time to recollect your thoughts.
It also helps the audience in understanding your message in a better and more effective manner.

But what if your worst fears come true?

What if you forget a line or a phrase? 
What do you do then?

The idea is simple – pause.
Pause for a second.
Don’t be nervous. 

Just pause and think.

No “umm”s, no “ahhh”s, no “I think”s – No fillers, whatsoever.

Simply pause.

It not only buys you some time to recollect your thoughts, but also helps you in getting the attention of even the least attentive people in the audience. 

When you pause briefly for a second or two, you keep them waiting for more.  In fact, you compel them to look what has happened, even when they are busy with their cell phones.

This is what we call as winning the attention of the audience.

The other big problem comes when you commit a mistake, while on the stage. 

You stated the facts wrong – So what?
It’s just a speech. The audience probably didn't even notice it.

Just ignore the problem and move on. The more you think about it, the more are the chances of you, spoiling the speech.

Even if you have committed a mistake or two, just pretend that everything is fine.

Remember, if the audience has put so much effort to show up to listen to you, it’s because they were expecting a great speech from a confident personality.

People want you to excel, that’s why they have turned up.

Give them your your best and you will excel.

Just give it some time, you will overcome it.

Remember – Even a diamond is just a piece of charcoal that has handled stress exceptionally well.