We Are Sorry

While canvassing through my LinkedIn page, I read a post, which inspired me share, this tale. 

‘Two years ago, I was invited for an interview at a steel manufacturing company at Ilupeju, Lagos. The interview was scheduled for Friday.

After the written test, the PA of the general manager called upon me. The first question he asked was who aided me in the answers. I confidently replied I had answered the questions without any form of assistance. I pointed out that if he looked behind the question sheets, he would see the evidence of the meticulous calculations used to solve the mathematical questions.

He said he was shocked because I scored a hundred percent in the test, which no one had ever achieved. There and then, he offered me the job, stated an amazing salary and informed me to resume on Monday.

I was brimming as I left the premises, confident that I had finally gotten a job.

On Monday, just ten minutes away from the building, I got a call from the PA who informed me that my services were no longer needed and I should not bother coming if I had not left my home.

I was beyond puzzled. I demanded an explanation and was informed they will get back to me, if my services was needed. I returned home in a daze. I later learned the person hired was a friend of the boss.

Truthfully, I was demoralized. However, I learnt these lessons coined from Bridgette Hyacinth, who had also partook from a similar experience.

1. You can be the best candidate and still not selected

2. If you didn’t get the job, it wasn’t meant for you

3. You weren’t rejected, you were redirected

4. Your value does not decrease based upon someone’s inability to see your worth

5. Believe in yourself, keep trying, and the right door will open to you

6. Never underestimate yourself because of a refusal or dismissal

7. Never settle for less.

8. If they don’t see your value, their loss

9. Never give up

Do you agree?