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My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by charles009(m): 1:00pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Last Month, my friend tipped me off that a new company is sourcing for experienced hands in Marketing and Sales. Though the conditions were stiff, I decided to keep my options open so I applied.(i don't really need the job, i love honing my skills to be able to compete, preparation!!) Saturday was the interview day, held at a hotel in highbrow area of Victoria Island, I arrived the venue to behold thoroughly drilled men and ladies in suits, in their own rights, cleanly shaved. about 10 of us. I was my usual self, a milk coloured chinos, a white shirt and a blue suit to match my rather casual looks, and of-course I keep cleanly shaved beards. After a few mins a mixed breed lady walked in and said we were gonna write a little assessment to gauge competence,this announcement was met with silent murmurs from us. As I flipped through the questions, I noticed they were purely credit questions. (bankers would understand) At that point I understood, the essence of all the suits and clean shave lol. immediately I gestured towards the door, the lady questioned why, i reminded her my experiences are in FMCG not Credit institution. so definitely i should be in a wrong place. She persuaded me to stay that it was the MD who personally screened the list before approving the invite. Anyways I stayed and still vehemently but politely refused to answer those questions. After the sessions we were shortlisted for an interviews immediately, my name was the last name on the list. I was very angry and felt i needed to leave, but when i saw the sumptuous meals they were gonna treat us to, I simply decided to stay. while we discussed we collectively agreed to give them salary in the region of 400k and above( I currently earn above 400k though, read on you will see reason why i made this remark) Then there was a twist, people who came Outside lagos were given 30k while within lagos was 5k. a whole lot of us demanded for the list and suddenly everybody came outside lagos lol. Finally it was my turn, i walked in to a panel of over 8 people, i was bold enough, though nervous initially, They all laughed, finally the man who refused to write our quiz. tell us why, i reminded them that i better not answer and look stupid before them, I do not have competence in that area i reminded them. they totally inundated me with questions, I was ripping the questions to shreds you know that kind thing. At some point, I started showing them figures. it was time for the MD to speak, gracefully he said, thank you young man, you are a very strong candidate nonetheless. you really thought us strategy. The secretary now gave me a white envelope and said its 30k for your fare back, i immediately reminded her, I came from ikeja. she smiled, you can keep the money. you will hear from us was the last word i heard from the MD Tuesday, 8pm local time, my phone rang, and it goes my name is ****** the HR of ******. i will like to make you an offer, please revert if you accept or reject. Guys the offer made was crazy, i repeat outright crazy. still thinking about it though, cos my new place of work is just so much mad fun. will let you guys know if i accept or decline the offer. Afterthoughts: I am still thinking why I was the preferred candidate? would love to know your thoughts as I will also include mine in the comment section. 8 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by 777Likes9Shares: 1:12pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Oh wow OP I recall your experience about getting to the top young almost ruined your career. You seem to get invites easily... |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by adewumiopeyemi(m): 2:22pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Hunnnm I. Smell....... 7 Likes 1 Share
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Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Neroski(f): 2:22pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Either way, I am happy for you and believe you will make the best decision. However, since it's a new company, surely there must be other available positions. If you accept their offer, please link me up o 1 Like |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by jaksmillioniar: 2:25pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
adewumiopeyemi:Jix JixNation see ur guy lolz |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by adewumiopeyemi(m): 2:28pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Who be my guy jaksmillioniar: |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Okewa(m): 3:45pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Hmmmm....I jst hope u are telling the truth because pole will want to toll did ur line |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Mikkyjay17(m): 4:52pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
What scaled you through the interview process was accepting your Weakness which turns out to Strength, and the coy was pleased with your veracity. 2 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Bintabisiriyu: 5:31pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
People dey lie sha 6 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by FunnyDude(m): 5:39pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
You framed this up in your dream I smell lies 5 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by ednut1(m): 6:07pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Bullocks mixed with lies.breed is for animals u say mixed race |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by alex81(m): 6:07pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Following |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by NinaJoy(f): 6:40pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Nice story but just in case u re not lieing and there re still recruiting pls link a girl up 1 Like |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by AgentGoat: 7:10pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Make I contact IFA whether to believe this story or not |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Dollarship(m): 7:36pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
The LA (LIE AWARD) goes to charles009 |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Yohh: 7:41pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
charles009:U said u will state why u made d remark of ur current earning of 400k plus, reason not stated If the offer made u so so crazy, then why d prolonged consideration on whether u will still accept? |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by fuckboys: 9:12pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
OP shey if I call you a FOOL now you'll say I'm wicked 1 Like
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Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by semasir: 9:38pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Well..... You can accept their offer and refer me to that your MAD OFFICE so I can be engaged. Thanks. charles009: 1 Like |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Badb0y4lyf(m): 5:57am On Jul 13, 2018 |
I guess I have to dust my CV again currently doing my Msc I like your courage but what gave you the boldness to walk out was because you had a job already at hand and this was more like a freestyle to you .no job seeking jobless person would walk out on that questions congratulations. 5 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Nobody: 6:28am On Jul 13, 2018 |
Folks saying this is lie don't know the beauty of having experience in the FMCG 1 Like |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by damtan(m): 10:48am On Jul 13, 2018 |
you were audacious |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by FunnyDude(m): 12:15pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Nigerians are gullible. Which interview in this Lagos that will give you 30k for transportation alone.. Haba |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by merit455(m): 12:26pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Lies........,story for the gods |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by charles009(m): 12:36pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
777Likes9Shares: Preparation brother, I've been getting ready since 2008. Two MSC over 7 certifications, numerous trainings, privileged to have worked in elite multinationals 2 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by charles009(m): 12:37pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
FunnyDude: What's my motive? |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Nobody: 12:45pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
charles009: Wow! |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by charles009(m): 12:45pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
FunnyDude: Bros you be baby, my current job, I was flown into PH for the role, two nights accommodation. Over 12 years in elite multinationals and still barely 34years. Now I am bragging 2 Likes |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by charles009(m): 12:48pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
TrumpedL: They don't know, FMCG requires constant quick thinking. It gives you an edge. 1 Like |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by Nobody: 1:10pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
charles009:True that! You must be a veteran in that sector |
Re: My Interview Experience-you Might Learn A Thing Or Two. by FunnyDude(m): 7:56pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
charles009: I've been topnotch companies interview too. I repeat nobody will give you thirty K as a job applicant. Yours is a full staff thing, so it's reasonable but op is framing. |
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