My cousin was going to an interview on the island. Unfortunately his bus broke down on 3rd mainland bridge. It was a while before their bus was fixed and he got late to the interview. He sent a mail and text to the company (from the email that invited him) when he noticed the situation was going to make him late. He finally got there and these guys refused to see him, saying their policy doesn't allow for lateness. I understand it's not good to be late but since he explained ahead of time, shouldn't they have allowed him. It seem so harsh, the guy has been hustling, we know how things are difficult in Lagos. He was only about 12 min late.
Has anyone experienced something like this? Should he keep trying to contact, maybe fight for another interview date?

When there are thousands of unemployed people attending just one interview, they will always look for a way or any slightest mistake from any individual to disqualify candidates. They would av gotten who they want by now, going back will be a waste of time

vevcommedia:
My cousin was going to an interview on the island. Unfortunately his bus broke down on 3rd mainland bridge. It was a while before their bus was fixed and he got late to the interview. He sent a mail and text to the company (from the email that invited him) when he noticed the situation was going to make him late. He finally got there and these guys refused to see him, saying their policy doesn't allow for lateness. I understand it's not good to be late but since he explained ahead of time, shouldn't they have allowed him. It seem so harsh, the guy has been hustling, we know how things are difficult in Lagos. He was only about 12 min late.
Has anyone experienced something like this? Should he keep trying to contact, maybe fight for another interview date?

They are not harsh, if you are going for an interview, you have to factor in at least 1hr for unseen circumstances. I m sure your friend didn't include that in his preparation

That is what u find in the Nigeria working climate and for your cousin, wish him all d very best as the attitude expressed by the firm speaks volume of the working condition. 12 mins of lateness shouldn't be tantamount to disqualification most esp when d candidate had earlier informed them. Moreover, d best candidate can just be they guy held down in the traffic. Either factoring unseen circumstances or not, u cannot be precise about it most esp Lagos. What if it was an accident that require hospital treatment? How do u factor that.
I once attended an interview and noticed the garrulousness of one of the interviewer. He happens to be the M.D.
He asked me how much will I Bring to the firm. As far as I was concerned, that was a very dangerous questions that can be used against u later. I told him I need to at least know the modus operandi of my unit( if employed) then take a look at their product, their costing mechanism, the market forces of demand and supply, product performance index etc... In response, he thundered I must quote a figure. At that point, I told him the question should have been reserved for a different occasion and moreover, I am not so desperate for the position! The other interviewing panel esp a woman burst into laughter... I just packed my files and left. ...Mind you, this same interview was delayed by strong 2 hours. It was d Saturday of 2016 experience musical night at TBS lagos.. I had to quickly leave d program by 5 am..cos d interview was scheduled by 9am..None of the interview panelist arrived till past 11am...
Bottom line is, let ur cousin continue applying, pray and very soon, something better will come his way..

hmmmmmn!

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You are being sentimental.

Secondly, i guess your cousin does not have what they need.

Next time u give room for uncertainties when u have an appointment especially0 in Lagos.

I'm sure if this your friend was going to US Embassy for a 5am appointment, being fully aware of the traffic situation in Lagos, he would have left his house as early as 9pm the night before!

Truth be told, your friend didn't give a due regard to the body in question.

It might be true shall....tho i have not experience it

They are not harsh! You or ur cousin are not serious. U know how lagos traffic is, you shld factor that in your movement and since its ur bus that broke down why didn't u quickly join another vehicle n move instead of waiting for the bus to be fixed. So had it been d bus was not fixed u for tell them to reschedule d interview?

A better one loading for him

Seriously! Was that the only bus going towards that direction? And how dare u call 12 mins only

lol

The company was not reasonable and professional in their decision.

His lateness was because of an unforeseen circumstance which he duly notified them of when it happened.

He should take it in good faith and move on, this is life

He shot himself in the leg albeit unintentionally. He's not the only one being invited and it's quite obvious the interviewers will be glad they won't need to stress themselves all over again. Wouldn't blame them in this regard.

That's just a clog by the way. His hussles will definitely pay off soonest by God's grace . All the best.

Self employe

Keep looking for another job and forget about the lost interview. My simple advice. I've been in such situation serious, its not good to waste your resources expecting. That's reality, accept it and move on.

That Nigga no serious

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Sad to say this...but you are very right.

If it was US Embassy, I am 100% sure the guy wouldn't be texting or emailing that he would be late because he knows they mean business and that thousands of applicants are waiting...

He didn't show any regard for the company and they reciprocated too

12 min late to an american embassy will still get register and do the interview..What are y'all saying.He didn't write one hour late or two hours late.

Ehya!!! Op ur bro should take heart nd shouldn't give up,stuffs like dis happens all de time

he should keep looking for other opportunities. it's not the end of the road... his own will come.

Either some of you ain't got eyes or you just plain dumb. Factor in what? Traffic in Lagos?

The op stated the bus broke down. Try factoring that. Smh

@op que Sera Sera. What will be will be. What's yours is yours.

Send your cousin's CV to me. No promises.

Cheers.

He should factor in, at least, 1 hour right?. It is okay, but don't forget that they will require you to attend an interview during working hour. And in most cases, they will delay you. Most of them don't even commence the interview at the stated time. So they help you in wasting working hours that your current employer will pay you for.

femi4:
They are not harsh, if you are going for an interview, you have to factor in at least 1hr for unseen circumstances. I m sure your friend didn't include that in his preparation