Adebimpe1:


Guy, grow up. With this kind of attitude no HR will sit more than 1min with you.

Change your orientation and grow up. No offence.

Adebimpe1:


Did I? well, I'm sorry about that....

But then, as humans, we need a little motivation that looks like 'pride' sometimes. My intention is to motivate, that in-spite of hard and trying times, you can still be happy.

Adebimpe1:
For those who think I quickly doled out my profile to "form", well you're mistaken. If a man call you "un-trained" and you just 'waka past it'll stick on you..

I can peruse few CVs.

Let's see what happens next. If my organization doesn't have seat for international candidates, I have a few friends to give the CVs to.

For now, drop me a line on my LinkedIn inbox to view your stats. LinkedIn: Adebimpe Babatunde .



May the peace be with you.

Adebimpe1:


I see you! 90% of Nairalanders only post silly comment and it's certainly clear you're at the top of the class. If you seriously think I need training on what you mentioned, then I will like to meet up with you to rate your level of IQ.

I work as a senior manager for The AES Corporations, a fortune 200 company, registered with the NYSE and generates a profit of more than 5 billion dollars annually, and about 123 guys reports to me directly. I single handedly recruited my own team, and led a project of $350 million to completion. My own team, that I recruited personally generates more than $5 million monthly for my company and please know, that I asked them "silly" questions during the interview stages.

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a change advocate and process driver (am not sure you know what that means) For you record, there's not more than 20 ASQ certified Black Belts in the whole of Nigeria. So, do you still think I need your training?

If you're jobless, email me and I'd arrange an interview for you. Pls, be warned, I will only ask silly questions. The more silly I get, the more your chances of getting a job from me.

drnoel:


The first paragraph of ur epistle was the only one necessary the other parts was just blowing ur trumpet and was uncalled for.
Now I wonder if you as u say a manager and recruiter can't keep ur cool when provoked how are u able to recuit ur team without sentiments?
U forget there are many children on NL who are just out to annoy and u feel into such a trap. U also forget that just as u are a demi-god in ur own words in ur organisation there are also other demi-gods here on NL watching. Guy, u should have let it ride. Am just saying.

Adebimpe1:


Move you ass up and take a life. In the midst of conflicts, God glory is made manifest. I've got guys who started off with as low as 20K and they, they control millions.
Stop shouting BUHARI upandan and dust your life, move up take advantage of the current economic recession to make a brilliant living. If everyone is eating Plantain, bring up cocoyam and sell it to them. Be different and you will start praying for Buhari. He's not my brother, neither do I hate him. But re-arranging our future for us...I'm sure you not able to see that.

peterpeteru:

Uhmmm. Lots my brother.
Last month, I got interviewed for a teaching position, a member of the panel whom I presumed to have been consulted was just asking me software and website development related questions. Technical ones o. It got to a stage I wanted to ask how those questions relate with the position I applied for.

At another interview, before the interview commenced, we were made to wait outside in the scorching sun. Then it began to rain, thought they would ask us in, for where? We had to stand in the corridor of a building nearby. In that condition, I swore I was not gonna work there even if they offered me the job.
When the interview started, none of the panelists apologised. The so called Hr was just cutting into mine and the others conversation.

I must add this, just last week, I had another interview, oh! it was wonderful. The panellists were well mannered and respectful. All applicants were even served snacks before being served lunch.

seuncyrus:



brov you couldn't have said it any better . I see countless people like him on NL everyday blaming Buhari for their misfortune when they are actually the architect of their problems. instead of sitting down in one place blaming buhari , think about your life and take action . naira is 470 - why can't you freelance and earn dollars but no ...its easier to blame buhari ..silly people

christhavemercy:


I understand you.. i'm sure we can all learn one or two things from your experiences. As a budding HR professional myself, I can tell you dat sometimes, some Nigerian HR people cross the boundaries on certain things dat should be left personal. For example Religion, I have been asked why I am not a moslem at one interview but I simply replied "because I was born Christian" on a normal day I would have argued dat Christianity is the true religion yadayadayada..

You just have to know how to comport yourself, answer the questions in a courteous manner even if its offensive. If you get the job fine, if you dont.. you probably dont need to be in such environment either.

*coughs* emm please do you guys need HR assistant or Trainee in ur company? Lemme forward my CV

Adebimpe1:
Very funny how we all want to be employed but are not willing to answer simple questions. If I had a company and I'm willing to recruit new guys, I certainly will ask questions, regarded as "dumb" by candidates. These "dumb" questions are simply meant to test you psychological limits, how far you can stretch emotionally, and also to see if you've got anything to hide.

It is not an offence, neither is it "personal" to ask candidates if he/she takes alcohol, even though the job has nothing to do with alcohol. I wouldn't employ a dirty drinker, or someone who feels relationship questions are personal, and should not be asked in interviews. If I wanted to recruit for a certain position, I will go as far as asking silly questions, to see how the candidate would handle issues in a tight situation, especially if the situation has to do with his/her ego. I will never employ someone who gets angry at the slightest push, thereby making me lose clients and customers.

I once attended one interview and the HR guy asked what I was doing in school that I graduated with 2:2 when my mates were breezing past 2:1. Well, I blew it and asked him; "what was your own grade"? and I did lose the Job that would have gotten me 275K monthly as at 2009.

Bottom line: Be humble, be patient, answer all questions like your close pally asked you. With that, it will seem normal and they will even love you for being so natural, and the job will be yours.

Adebimpe1:


I see you! 90% of Nairalanders only post silly comment and it's certainly clear you're at the top of the class. If you seriously think I need training on what you mentioned, then I will like to meet up with you to rate your level of IQ.

I work as a senior manager for The AES Corporations, a fortune 200 company, registered with the NYSE and generates a profit of more than 5 billion dollars annually, and about 123 guys reports to me directly. I single handedly recruited my own team, and led a project of $350 million to completion. My own team, that I recruited personally generates more than $5 million monthly for my company and please know, that I asked them "silly" questions during the interview stages.

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a change advocate and process driver (am not sure you know what that means) For you record, there's not more than 20 ASQ certified Black Belts in the whole of Nigeria. So, do you still think I need your training?

If you're jobless, email me and I'd arrange an interview for you. Pls, be warned, I will only ask silly questions. The more silly I get, the more your chances of getting a job from me.

Whytdot:
Lol, wawu...This is absolutely unnecessary

Adebimpe1:


I see you! 90% of Nairalanders only post silly comment and it's certainly clear you're at the top of the class. If you seriously think I need training on what you mentioned, then I will like to meet up with you to rate your level of IQ.

I work as a senior manager for The AES Corporations, a fortune 200 company, registered with the NYSE and generates a profit of more than 5 billion dollars annually, and about 123 guys reports to me directly. I single handedly recruited my own team, and led a project of $350 million to completion. My own team, that I recruited personally generates more than $5 million monthly for my company and please know, that I asked them "silly" questions during the interview stages.

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a change advocate and process driver (am not sure you know what that means) For you record, there's not more than 20 ASQ certified Black Belts in the whole of Nigeria. So, do you still think I need your training?

If you're jobless, email me and I'd arrange an interview for you. Pls, be warned, I will only ask silly questions. The more silly I get, the more your chances of getting a job from me.

ymx:

Guys don't take Adebimpe too seriously. He attended LASU, what do you expect?? LOL

ymx:

Guys don't take Adebimpe too seriously. He attended LASU, what do you expect?? LOL

ymx:


It is not appropriate not matter what you are testing for to ask candidates personal and related questions during interview. It is grossly a lack of employment laws or HR professionals not adhering to employment laws. By asking personal questions or questions not related to the job, you are opening your organization up for legal law suit. Well again, I am referring to a system that works and I not even sure folks have rights in Nigeria, so anything goes. That is why HR people would ask questions unrelated to the job and get away with it.

vislabraye:

At the end of the day, did u get the job ?
I've had my own experience with these HR people especially in schools.
I'll tell you the few I can remember,, not really in chronological order.
1. Was called for an interview in a school some years ago. After being made to wait for more than 3 hours, it finally got to my turn. Well, the lady was polite actually and asked some sensible questions. At the end of the day, I got the job. Left there though. I was later told that we were made to wait long in order to test out patience.
2. Got another school interview. As usual I had to wait for long. When it was time, I wrote the written test. Some tough maths questions. No scientific calculator allowed and couldn't use my phone calc. We had to solve not less than 60 obj questions and about 10 theory questions where one will have a, b, c and the a will have i, ii, iii...
After the test it was time for teaching practice. Some two clowns that were supposed HOD for maths dept asked me to solve problems in polynomial. I did not used the terminology they were used to and the kept asking a particular question. When I tried to solve a question they asked, they said "time up."
It was so stupid. Upon all the topics in maths/f. Maths, they only chose to access my knowledge on what they knew.
3. The last interview I received was conducted by a recruitment firm. It was held in Abuja. Those guys were professionals. Before the test commenced, we were asked to take a light refreshment. After the oral test, we had a buffet . And at the end of the day, I got the job. And that's where I am at the moment.

chimacee:


Please, is there any entry level/graduate trainee position open in the Abuja place where you are now? Cos I'm in need of a job in Abuja. Please help if you can. My email address is chimaceedj@yahoo.com if you'd like to contact me. Thank you very much

Adebimpe1:


I see you! 90% of Nairalanders only post silly comment and it's certainly clear you're at the top of the class. If you seriously think I need training on what you mentioned, then I will like to meet up with you to rate your level of IQ.

I work as a senior manager for The AES Corporations, a fortune 200 company, registered with the NYSE and generates a profit of more than 5 billion dollars annually, and about 123 guys reports to me directly. I single handedly recruited my own team, and led a project of $350 million to completion. My own team, that I recruited personally generates more than $5 million monthly for my company and please know, that I asked them "silly" questions during the interview stages.

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a change advocate and process driver (am not sure you know what that means) For you record, there's not more than 20 ASQ certified Black Belts in the whole of Nigeria. So, do you still think I need your training?

If you're jobless, email me and I'd arrange an interview for you. Pls, be warned, I will only ask silly questions. The more silly I get, the more your chances of getting a job from me.

ymx:



Well, I am a Sr. HR professional and I work for a fortune 5 company with revenue of approx $200 billion annually. I can tell you for a fact that asking unprofessional and personal questions in an interview is crossing the line.

I can see your company's HQ is in Virginia, USA.. I don't think you are representing them well with your comments on social media admitting to ask unrelated and personal questions during interview. You need to be careful!!

Adebimpe1:
A Senior HR professional who think asking personal questions are wrong really needs to buckle up. Organizations differ, and questions relating to the job being interviewed for are to be asked, as the case may be.

But then, you don't just ask questions relating to the job alone. It is quite advisable to get to know the candidates you're interviewing. No one will ask you about your family problems, how many times you've been with a woman, or other nasty questions. But questions relating to alcohol, drugs, temper-based, psychological, emotional and stress-related questions are often times viewed as personal questions.

Most job seekers do not actually understand what personal questions are. A candidates that sees "how often do you take alcohol" questions as being personal and decline to answer, will certainly get drunk to the plant, gets himself killed and put the lives of others at risk.

As a professional in the HR, you will not want to recruit someone with anger problems. Most times, candidates lose the chance of getting a well paid job because they refuse to answer certain question. Most candidates even sees "why did you graduate with 2-2 when your mates had 1st class" questions as personal. Not all interviews require job-based questions. As a professional. I only need to ask you two questions that only people very experienced in the field will know. You guys in the HR often ask unrelated questions, and ends up recruiting the wrong guys who ends up destroying the whole job.

As for my post, I used the word "silly" to emphasize on it being used by the young man who replied me. The questions that I have mentioned above are seen as "silly" by most Nigerian job seekers. I was like that until I lost several offers.

Finally, I represent my company in good light, even though you're fighting hard to believe that.

Adebimpe1:
A Senior HR professional who think asking personal questions are wrong really needs to buckle up. Organizations differ, and questions relating to the job being interviewed for are to be asked, as the case may be.

But then, you don't just ask questions relating to the job alone. It is quite advisable to get to know the candidates you're interviewing. No one will ask you about your family problems, how many times you've been with a woman, or other nasty questions. But questions relating to alcohol, drugs, temper-based, psychological, emotional and stress-related questions are often times viewed as personal questions.

Most job seekers do not actually understand what personal questions are. A candidates that sees "how often do you take alcohol" questions as being personal and decline to answer, will certainly get drunk to the plant, gets himself killed and put the lives of others at risk.

As a professional in the HR, you will not want to recruit someone with anger problems. Most times, candidates lose the chance of getting a well paid job because they refuse to answer certain question. Most candidates even sees "why did you graduate with 2-2 when your mates had 1st class" questions as personal. Not all interviews require job-based questions. As a professional. I only need to ask you two questions that only people very experienced in the field will know. You guys in the HR often ask unrelated questions, and ends up recruiting the wrong guys who ends up destroying the whole job.

As for my post, I used the word "silly" to emphasize on it being used by the young man who replied me. The questions that I have mentioned above are seen as "silly" by most Nigerian job seekers. I was like that until I lost several offers.

Finally, I represent my company in good light, even though you're fighting hard to believe that.