As an introvert who often hesitates to speak up and sometimes loses words while talking, interviewing people—especially our esteemed alumni and seniors—felt daunting yet thrilling. Armed with my trusty pen and SPECANCIENS-branded diary, I felt as prepared as I could be. I even checked myself in the mirror, feeling quite professional for once (probably because I'd never made that much effort with my appearance before!).
With my bag packed, laptop, and charger in tow, I left home at 8 AM, arriving at the college in just 10 minutes. After rushing to mark my attendance, I made my way to the SA room, only to find it locked. Slight panic set in, but Akshay Bhaiya soon messaged, instructing everyone to head to the TPO office, which would serve as our SA room for the day.
I have to say, it felt surreal to be carrying such a light bag compared to my usual load—it was almost like the universe was making things easier for me that day. When I entered the room, I saw everyone hustling. I greeted them, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement, and to my surprise, one of our alumni was already there, smiling at me. I smiled back, and suddenly things felt a little less intimidating.
Akshay Bhaiya handed me my badge—clearly labeled with my role as a reporter—and I felt like a free bird. “Hello, this is Celestial V(CH), reporting from the SPECANCIENS team!” I thought to myself. I pinned the badge onto my kurta, which, to my delight, matched perfectly.
Once we were ready, we all headed to the seminar hall. Despite my writing skills being a work in progress, I was determined to give this task my best. Here I was, a girl full of shyness and limited communication skills, ready to interview seniors and alumni. I had never interacted with my seniors like this before, so it was both a nerve-wracking and exciting experience.
As I continued, I asked each senior about their interview experience, their confidence levels before and after, how they handled questions from the panelists, and their presentation skills. I also asked for one piece of advice they would give to their juniors. The most common answers were about improving communication and presentation skills. Others emphasized the importance of honing technical skills and having something unique that sets you apart from other candidates.
A key takeaway for me was their advice on resumes: "Don’t overexaggerate your skills. Write only what you know, and don’t be afraid to politely admit if you don’t know the answer to a question."
By the end of the day, I didn’t feel like a junior anymore. This experience was my first real taste of responsibility, and while it might seem like a small task to others, it was a huge step for me. I never imagined myself in this role, speaking confidently and interacting with seniors.
The person I was before this moment feels like someone entirely different from who I am now—a better, more confident version of myself. I think little Celestial V. would be very, very happy to see how far I've come.
This was my first reporting experience, and it’s one I'll always remember fondly. It taught me not just about reporting, but about personal growth, courage, and the power of stepping outside my comfort zone.
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