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Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by samuelchimmy(m): 9:49pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
jayhumble:chai! So na so the bird take fly commot for ur hand? |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by millhouse: 9:56pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Hia |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by muzeze77: 9:57pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Don't stress yourself, he never wanted to give u the job in the first place, if a man is looking for skeletons he will surely find one, he was just looking for an excuse to say no, if a manager wants to give u a job, u will fail all questions and u will still get it, my first job I failed all questions that was asked in interview that the man gave me arithmetic (lcm) to do, a whole Uniben graduate like myself, I did it and got the job, forget hold your head high, other managers would have been appreciative that you are a sincere person 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Akanbiedu(m): 9:59pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
muzeze77: Yeah. I think the GM is motivated by something else. Too harsh. |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by chichriso: 10:05pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
very unfortunate |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by muzeze77: 10:07pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Akanbiedu:Continue doing a good job, upgrade yourself to java and u will get something better |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Oghumu1(m): 10:08pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
thanks for the write ups blad.. when asked about my past work with my clients too by a pro in graphics designer, I told him same thing u said but I didn't notice I wasn't saying the right thing. I've learnt from u. I really appreciate |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Akanbiedu(m): 10:17pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
muzeze77: Actually, the Op doesn't sound like he needs the GM, its the other way round. Op should just continue doing what he knows how to do. |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by highmood(m): 10:18pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
jayhumble:Guy I think I had almost same experience. I was the last man standing in an interview that involves Complex Data Processing using Advanced Excel. But for the fact I was over social(my thought though) with some members of staff when I am yet to be to be officially accepted, the MD saw me and with few questions, mehn, "na say gobe". So never be over social and never be too mean. Don't loose guard. Just know when to exhibit your social behaviors, |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Kikyben2(f): 10:32pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
But wetin u tok na true, dis people no dey pay wellas |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Nobody: 10:39pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
@jayhumle Always be truthful. There are certain "better" places you will go and they'll appreciate your honesty. Though job is scarce, no so-called employer deserves to be worshipped (they should be highly respected BUT NOT worshipped or else you will be ruined FOR LIFE). You did your best. It was not just your job. #honestypays If it was an accounting firm (or any other honesty oriented fields for an instance) you will get the job INSTANTLY (especially where they know you told the truth). Unless you really bad mouthed your ex employers then I can say you got served. But if you only complained of the pay and deep within you, you know it's true? Just leave trash for lawma. GOD will give you a better one that you won't have to be dishonest. To the rest people thinking he did an unwise thing this proverb is for you "Wetin one pikin do we dem slap am, another one go do the same and dem go clap for am". I have found myself in a similar situation and I was very very very well appreciated. Anyway different strokes for different folks 1 Like |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Ups01(m): 10:44pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
jayhumble: If i were you i would demonstrate persistence and re-apply for that same Job |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by ndcide(m): 10:45pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Story... If your story is true, The MD/GM was a bit intimidated and was afraid he wouldn't be able to pay you well and keep you in the job. Period!!!! Having looked at the quality of the job, he just looked for a way to let you go so he can think through. Look some of these employers fear that some people may not stay long enough especially if the pay is not worth it. I think, that is the case. |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by obiaguna(m): 10:47pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
We learn from our mistakes everyday. Feel really sorry for you bro cos I definitely know that feeling. Hopefully you get another shot and thanks for sharing. |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Nobody: 10:48pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
ndcide:this is the Best post ever. @jayhumble come and see for yourself 1 Like |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by nenergy(m): 10:50pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
That's rule #2, never bad-mouth a former employer. OP, no worry...you'll get another shot! |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by efficiencie(m): 10:59pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Bro I love your care for the ignorant and the unlearned...but I dare say, that a man is better self-employed than working for someone who would count it nothing to exalt himself/herself to the GOD class! You already made your point known on the relevance of skill and competence over financial rewards and your valuation of your past clients which i expect to be nothing short of the truth, if I am to take your word for it, should not present to the GM an impression of someone who would portray a negative image of the firm in the nearer future...The labour market is always in excess supply and that is why these folks can talk and do whatever they like...in countries like the US where technical expertise is almost always in excess demand, the employee is often treated nobly though they may have ignoble traits... |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by kaziblake(f): 11:27pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
henryhemon:The md must be a proud man. |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by dmighty: 11:39pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
jayhumble: Get set...They will call you back on Monday...The job is yours! |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Chimdiebere(m): 11:51pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Guy, be strong ! Your story might mean something, either God wants to take you to an elevated level or he wants you to be an Employer of persons. After all, Bill Gates worked with IBM computers, then after a while, he created and designed Windows OS and showed IBM what he did, IBM thought he was dumb and foolish for doing that. Then after a while, IBM told him that his services were no longer needed, so Bill Gates left with his Windows but didn't give up his dreams ever! so when Windows started selling and many people were buying it, IBM now felt like they should bring back their own, since he worked with them before, they approached Bill Gates and asked him to come back and work for IBM, he refused! IBM said OK, instead of working for them , let them buy his OS and use for their computers, he didn't allow that! And now IBM is regretting their decision since then on why they sent Bill Gates away with all his ideas that'd have made them better. But look at today , Windows OS is the leading OS when it comes to Computers, even Apple computers were there before them , but you see the difference? you too can make it. just take this as a stepping stone to get what you're looking for in life. God bless. 2 Likes |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by fidrach(m): 12:20am On Feb 06, 2016 |
I had a similar experience close to this one. During the course of interview with one of the popular FMCG, I've answered all the questions thrown at me well, we negotiated salary to which the company agreed. ''One more question'' the employer said- can you work in any part of the country? Me: Yes of course, I'm flexible. Employer: Even in Maiduguri, Borno state? Me: Pursed for a while, then continued... due to insurgency in the northern part of Nigeria, I would not like to work in the north but any where from middle belt down to southern Nigeria I would be ready to go. Employer: Ok, we would get back to you. After a period of two weeks or thereabout, the employer called me and said actually they were looking for someone that would work in the north, however, my cv was kept in their database for future opportunity in the south when they would contact me while in reality the job location was here in Lagos. msh |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by mykel25(m): 12:39am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Those employers will really want you to make a negative comment about your current company: just d way one kept asking why do you wanna leave your company with the pay you get considering we want to pay you less (tho I lied about d salary, thinking they wud want to pay nothing less than what I said) I just replied I love challenges and I want to work in an environment that I ll always have something new to develop myself on since I dislike monotonous jobs....she insisted there must be a reason! I paused and I acted like I wanna get one reason...I said Hmmmm nothing is bad about the company I enjoyed working with then... 1 Like |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by piagetskinner(m): 1:44am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Oh man! That moment when you're almost nailing it, and then something just goes wrong Better luck |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Originalsly: 2:11am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Bro....every disappointment is for a good reason. If it weren't for the GM dropping you...then you would continue saying the same believing it would bring down your previous employers/customers but never realising that you are bringing down yourself. Do you now really think this is the first opportunity/job/customer you've lost because of the very words? I must commend you for swallowing your ego.... being man enough to blame yourself and not the GM....and above all being humble enough to come here and publicly share your experience so others can learn from it. I know you would now feel better. 1 Like |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Olajoy: 2:59am On Feb 06, 2016 |
sorry bro. its life saving |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by stadora(f): 3:51am On Feb 06, 2016 |
hi, i sent u a pm, i ll like 2 get som info from u |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by sunshine1974(m): 6:21am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Just move on with ur life. A better opportunity will come. From d whole thing it looks as if u are good at what u do. Don't be sad, d job certainly isn't urs. Who knows may be something bad wld ve happened while on d job. Every disappointment is a blessing remember. The good Lord will remember u for good |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by banchuz: 6:31am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Sorry bro......lesson learnt |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by skedy1(m): 7:00am On Feb 06, 2016 |
adonismuller: You've so said it all!!! |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by Nobody: 7:21am On Feb 06, 2016 |
jayhumble:your village people!!! |
Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by einsteino(m): 8:37am On Feb 06, 2016 |
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Re: How I Messed Up Job Interview Today... Please Learn! by einsteino(m): 8:40am On Feb 06, 2016 |
See there is no need to regret, his actions insinuate he was hoping to place you on slave wages and feared what you may say in the future.. You spoke the damn truth, no employer would employ you if incompetent. They are not doing you any favours, you have to know that. Your salary is your worth, you work for it. I dont mince words when it comes to that cos the firm wouldnt also mince words whenever they feel you are disposable or a liability. I remember telling my present employer when negotiating salary, that his offer was ridiculously low and I rather be on the streets hustling. The heavens didnt fall when I said that, he only realised I knew my worth and would rather be on my own than working for peanuts. Afterall he didnt contribute a dime to my school fees and wouldnt be interested in employing me if I cant make him money. At the end we both reached a compromise and I got the job, if I diidnt get it, I wouldnt even have looked back... What matters is, be good at what you do, other offers would come. But always remember salary is a prison, you wouldnt amount to much till you go entrepreneurial. I wouldnt be interested in getting slave wages in the name of getting a job at all cost, that is bullshit. Even a bricklayer has his price how much more a skilled personnel. That employer is taking advantage of our lawless labour industry and it is only because job seekers let desperation ruin their self worth. |
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