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My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 11:48pm On Oct 10, 2016 |
where do I even start from? okay so I got to know of this job opening through word of mouth from a friend. The opening is in one of nigeria's most secretive security outfits here in abuja, though on a contract basis, my connect already gave me d low down of their renumeration..and its quite juicy! so i kitted up, arranged my credentials n left for d place having already notified my contact there...I got there n while waiting for d interview, another G came to join me...just two of us o! D; my belle sweet me die at this point..cos I had already being informed that they needed 2 people...see level na D; They even entertained us with better rice and big big fried fish o D: We waited..and d time came for d interview...sweet office with chilling a.c, orals for that matter..for my mind I do hammer na, I felt it will just be for formality. Wrong! D other guy was interviewed first, right in front of me o. His highest qualification is SSCE. jesu! I laff for my mind..belle was still sweeting me. . Sharply he was done with n told to wait in d waiting area...my turn reach...after asking my name n shiii, oga was like what was my qualification...n I was like 'am a graduate with a masters in d...', he cut me short n was like "masters"?? I said yessir, he was no no no no no no! young man u r over qualified for this job o...we only want people with ssce or ond. Omoh! Na so I begin sweat inside chilling a.c o! my legs begin shake, my mouth dry, my eyes watered n my ears started making wooooooo sound! this one na reality check 10.0 I think he said so many things that sounded like words of advice but I cud barely hear him, what I can still remember him saying was that I was over qualified for d job, based on my credentials n experience n that doing what they were offering wud b like a step backwards for me...in my mind I was like arrrgh oga d salary would elevate my status o, infact why worry my worry for me ![]() sha last last I got money for tport n email to forward my cv to incase something comes up...and assurance of help if the need arises in d near future... so that's it o....I cant shout n insomnia is setting in, d thought of d salary is still on my mind... 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by tukdi: 12:41am On Oct 11, 2016 |
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Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by nmreports: 2:48am On Oct 11, 2016 |
You shouldn't have given in easily. Even if it's their policy you could have tried a little convincing. In my experience, many times policies are broken or adjusted. What I'm saying is that, you could have mentioned how you dont believe degrees determine the worth of an individual but rather ones worth ethics and values etc. You should also have thrown out those degrees and gone with your SSCE certificate since you had an insider. Then you grow on the job at the right time by bringing in your degrees. 39 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by kingphilip(m): 4:54am On Oct 11, 2016 |
I thought those are mere stories those times we hear this things but now they're here with us You had an informant and that should just be the ideal person to have given you an insight about the educational qualifications needed for the job I won't be surprised if the other guy has PhD but submitted a cv containing an ssce as the highest qualification since he's a WASSCE holder too I'll do that any day any time if the need be and then subsequent promotions one can even submit better qualifications since you're in house now Anyway Wishing you da very best of luck in your subsequent interviews This should serve as a lesson that always do a background check of the qualifications and if it's not clearly spelt out the position one is applying for will tend to tilt you towards the maximum qualification that might be required For instance one can't be applying for a cleaner job even if it has a pegged amount of 100k with an MSc qualification and expect to get it ahead of an ssce holder 34 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Ay04z(m): 5:45am On Oct 11, 2016 |
wen seeking for job...job requirement should come first in one other not to be dissapointed....I have a friend that has bsc and HND combine...but working with just his his ordinary national diploma in nestle..my advice for job seekers don't give dem what dey are not asking for...though in d near future u will let dem know ur worth peace out.... 5 Likes |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Nobody: 6:38am On Oct 11, 2016 |
Witty. Funny. I can actually relate to this. It happened to me sometimes last year. I just had to leave with a heavy leg and had the vibe on my way home that i have to give it all to my enterpreneurship job, Capital permitting. |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 6:48am On Oct 11, 2016 |
nmreports: There's nothing I could hv done o..its their policy 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by veekid(m): 6:49am On Oct 11, 2016 |
This can only occur in this part of the world |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by divinelove(m): 6:50am On Oct 11, 2016 |
![]() ![]() Nobody wants MSC holder as security when d salary no go pass 40k. After training you u won't last with d coy as u will soon get another offer BC of ur qualification but d ssce guy may never get a better job d4 he will stay put n serve diligently for several years dts d employers mentality. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 6:51am On Oct 11, 2016 |
kingphilip: True talk...painful though that I had to learn this the hard way. 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 6:54am On Oct 11, 2016 |
Ay04z: Yeah thanks for d advice. |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by kingphilip(m): 6:54am On Oct 11, 2016 |
Ay04z:good that's what I'm trying to talk about earlier Acquint yourself with their requirements and fine tune your cv to match it and viola your end to unemployment is just in sight |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 6:56am On Oct 11, 2016 |
modelmike7:Braah I nearly mad o..but God got me still..I no dey lose hope. 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by adren(m): 6:56am On Oct 11, 2016 |
i been finding it difficult to shiit for some time now.. this your sado-funny experience just made me shiit my intestine join.. just so you know.. this one is a stepping stone.. God has got bigger plans for you..i am sure.. you just don't give up. you even get "small" connect.. 80% of job seekers are still stranded coz they don't have any connect, no financial and moral support and no legs to spread.. i have a friend that is willing to spread his legs just for a #50k job but the ogas-at-the-top prefer natural "leg-spreaders"- ladies (cute or not) 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by motherlode: 6:57am On Oct 11, 2016 |
That's a lesson learnt... It is advisable you move on from this situation, I believe there is another job for you in the making. It can still be from that organisation since you've forwarded your CV or from somewhere else. #StayPositive 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by paschal47(m): 6:57am On Oct 11, 2016 |
OP if I be you, I go ask the interviewer if na joke him dey joke. anyway lesson learnt don't try that sh!t again |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by kaycodes: 6:58am On Oct 11, 2016 |
veekid: No it happens in every part of the world. There is something called over-qualification. 3 Likes |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Fantastic2m(m): 6:58am On Oct 11, 2016 |
It's well with u brother 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Nobody: 6:58am On Oct 11, 2016 |
lorRhyMeZ:. . . God got your bad bro. Nothing do you. All the best. 1 Like |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Poorboy: 7:00am On Oct 11, 2016 |
Nice story |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by teepsee(f): 7:00am On Oct 11, 2016 |
aweeeeee, take heart bro. But how about telling me the place let me apply, it won't be a bad idea u know ![]() |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by danduchi(m): 7:04am On Oct 11, 2016 |
What is yours will be yours, don't fight it 3 Likes |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Nobody: 7:08am On Oct 11, 2016 |
Eya. I feel the pain hombre. Me I'm not too proud to beg. I will just tear the photocopies of my bsc and msc instantly. And tell the man that please I have just ssce now. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 7:15am On Oct 11, 2016 |
divinelove: omoh bros I gree, I dull ehn..in fact my new name should start with B and end with I |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by AngelAhnie(f): 7:16am On Oct 11, 2016 |
May God grant your heart desire....amen |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Nobody: 7:16am On Oct 11, 2016 |
ismokeweed: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But why tear photocopies? You for just tear the originals too to show the man how serious you are. ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by Nobody: 7:19am On Oct 11, 2016 |
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Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 7:19am On Oct 11, 2016 |
adren: Yeah yeah bros, at least I was able to mk u shat ur shit..any ways thanks much d advice. May God see us through. |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by AndyMolarAllwel(m): 7:23am On Oct 11, 2016 |
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Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 7:24am On Oct 11, 2016 |
motherlode: Yes boss..I really did learn a lesson or two..it will all be a story someday..thanks for d kind words |
Re: My Funny Yet Sad Experience As A Job Seeker Today. by lorRhyMeZ: 7:27am On Oct 11, 2016 |
paschal47: the interviewer was at least a colonel or most likely a brig general. I cudnt possibly hv asked him that, if not guard room for sure me...:d Thanks for d encouragement anyway. |
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