First of all...
They didn't mention that you have to drink in the office.
Second of all... Why the hell don't you drink... Gimme the contact details...!
Jokes apart... I agree with Ash and Alwar.
From India, Rohtak
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
They didn't mention that you have to drink in the office.
Second of all... Why the hell don't you drink... Gimme the contact details...!
Jokes apart... I agree with Ash and Alwar.
From India, Rohtak
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
The question that comes to mind is "who are you deep down inside? Are you willing to sell your character in order to become part of the group, or is there greener grass on the other side?
Dr. Marc
PS 63:7
From United States, Calhoun
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
3Dr. Marc
PS 63:7
From United States, Calhoun
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Well, it sure was a shocker! But then, it was good enough that the company asked this question upfront. It is fair and good to ask whether the candidate can work amidst certain circumstances. It is quite possible that it could be a company dealing with premium branded alcoholic drinks - can be an Indian company or an MNC. It could be their requirement and compulsion!
For example, if I am a hiring manager for either Coke or Pepsi, I would not be too happy to find that the candidate does not consume aerated soft drinks (or, rather hates it). If someone is a strict vegetarian, she may not like to work in a company that produces and sells packaged/tinned meat.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
For example, if I am a hiring manager for either Coke or Pepsi, I would not be too happy to find that the candidate does not consume aerated soft drinks (or, rather hates it). If someone is a strict vegetarian, she may not like to work in a company that produces and sells packaged/tinned meat.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear Komal,
My view abt the parties:- To be frank the basic idea behind corporate parties arranged is to develop a Rapport with your seniors, colleagues as well the Jr. level people generally people tend to loosen up their self and start interacting with each other freely in parties than in office I do have attended a lot of parties till date where the moto (as an HR) is to develop a gud network (irrespective of me drinking or not)
Till date I have never seen som1 forcing any1 2 drink instead if som1 comes across a situation like this make sure u have some moktail/ orange juice in your hand as simple as that
Ans to komals question: -
Please do not join a co. like this which has a selection criteria of a person drinking or not cause u never no (whts next) this shows the culture of the organization.
Regards,
Prashant
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
My view abt the parties:- To be frank the basic idea behind corporate parties arranged is to develop a Rapport with your seniors, colleagues as well the Jr. level people generally people tend to loosen up their self and start interacting with each other freely in parties than in office I do have attended a lot of parties till date where the moto (as an HR) is to develop a gud network (irrespective of me drinking or not)
Till date I have never seen som1 forcing any1 2 drink instead if som1 comes across a situation like this make sure u have some moktail/ orange juice in your hand as simple as that
Ans to komals question: -
Please do not join a co. like this which has a selection criteria of a person drinking or not cause u never no (whts next) this shows the culture of the organization.
Regards,
Prashant
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi Komal,
I think it might be a stress interview. Nobody can force you to drink. You can take soft drinks to give them company. Also, you need to see if such parties and meets are frequent or not. Because, if you have/you are going to have your family, you may find it difficult to balance it. Take the decision with patience.
Take care. All the best.
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I think it might be a stress interview. Nobody can force you to drink. You can take soft drinks to give them company. Also, you need to see if such parties and meets are frequent or not. Because, if you have/you are going to have your family, you may find it difficult to balance it. Take the decision with patience.
Take care. All the best.
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi Komal I agree with Asha & Giridher If you want to part of big parties or group you need to do on such occasion this is my personal opinion. Aklak Kazi HR
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi,
The main job of HR is to look after the company matters as well as liaisons with Statutory Authorities. Sometimes, where the money is not important, but the wine solves your problems. There is no shock for drinking.
From India, Chandigarh
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
The main job of HR is to look after the company matters as well as liaisons with Statutory Authorities. Sometimes, where the money is not important, but the wine solves your problems. There is no shock for drinking.
From India, Chandigarh
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I don’t know, how a company can relate HR and drinking with clients? If job demans so then its not an HR job. Its business development or client management kinda job.
From India, Gurgaon
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Gurgaon
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
No way... this is kind of humiliation. It seems that boozing is a kind of degree or competency to get such jobs... ridiculous. I can't imagine if that interviewer can reject the candidate on such basis, what will be his way of working, policies for his team in future? Is the company for drinking so important? Can't we accompany such people with some soft drink.
There is a saying in Marathi "Me be ghadlo... tuhmi be ghada" which means I am already spoiled, you also get spoiled. Can we know the name of this company? Komal, you have taken the best decision by not joining them. Cheers... and best of luck for your future.
Umesh
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
There is a saying in Marathi "Me be ghadlo... tuhmi be ghada" which means I am already spoiled, you also get spoiled. Can we know the name of this company? Komal, you have taken the best decision by not joining them. Cheers... and best of luck for your future.
Umesh
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
This is also culture-related. If your company intends to kick-start any business in China, it is almost expected that the staff assigned to liaise with the Chinese counterparts must be able to drink in order to "fit in," and also drinking and karaoke are their way of conducting business.
Just like for people who will never work for a tobacco company or a casino, the decision lies in your belief system.
Autumn Jane
From Singapore, Singapore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Just like for people who will never work for a tobacco company or a casino, the decision lies in your belief system.
Autumn Jane
From Singapore, Singapore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Looking for something specific? - Join & Be Part Of Our Community and get connected with the right people who can help. Our AI-powered platform provides real-time fact-checking, peer-reviewed insights, and a vast historical knowledge base to support your search.
Strategic-hr-ma nagement2_422.p df
Job Description - HR & Admin.doc
Tangent HR Solutions.ppt