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I have been contemplating whether to create this thread or not, cos my experience was kinda embarrassing for me. But lo and behold, I was shortlisted for the next stage. So I decided to share this just so that others will pick a point or two from it (thats if there is any).
I made it to the interview stage after two tests. So as usual, I got myself prepared for the interview, researched about the company, got answers to some possible interview questions.
Fast forward to the venue of the interview, I met some other candidates at the gate. Some were with their jotters, rehearsing their answers while others are just whining away time. So I just walk up to one girl that was standing alone to chat up with her before the interview start.

Few minute later, they called in the first person. After about 20 min, they called in the second person. Then next they called me in
The panel was made up of 3 people, a lady with two other men. From what I later gathered, the lady is the zonal MD and the two men were from the HR department.
After sitting down, they requested for my documents and photocopies, which I presented to them. They were all quiet, scanning through my documents until the lady spoke up.
Lady: Can you give us one good reason why you graduated with 2.2
Me: *Silent for a while* Plz repeat the question.
Lady: *Repeats*
Me: Well, there is no excuse for failure in life. If I have to give any excuse, it should be why I made 2.1 or first class against all odds and not why I made 2.2. So I dont think I have any reason to give, even if there is, I wouldnt say it.
Lady: *Silent while looking at me*
Man1: You just said 2.2 is failure, can you tell us why you used that word failure.
Me:*see as I put myself for wahala* Well, technically speaking, I called it failure cos currently in the labor market, 90% of all job vacancy requires 2.1 and above. Its only few that accept 2.2. And giving the population of the unemployed graduates, having a 2.2 is really a disadvantage. Thats why I used the word failure.
Man2: What do you mean by technically?
Me: Conditionally or under a certain condition.
Lady: Now, does it mean that you are technically a failure
Me:*I don F-up with this word wey I use* Technically am not,*can see the smile/laff on their face* If I am, I wont be sitting right in front of you considering the two aptitude tests that one have to scale before been here.
Lady: Maybe luck was on your side.
Me: Luck cant just choose only me among all the 100s of candidates that attended the tests.
Lady: Yes it can
Me: *Silent**in my mind, I was like, e b like say na luck carry you reach this position wey you dey now.*
Man2: Now, tell us why we should hire you?
Me: *smiled**didnt know that the smile was so obvious. So as I was about answering the question, the lady cuts in*
Lady: Why are you smiling?
Me: Nothing ma.
Lady: It cant be nothing, tell us why you are smiling.
Me: *Feeling Scared* Nothing ma, maybe its cos I have a smiling face.
Lady: How can you have a smiling face when you have been boning since you came in here. Even your passport says it all.
Me: *feeling more scared* with due respect ma, its nothing.
Man1: If you dont tell us, I think you should just go so we can call in the next candidate.
Me: *confused and scared, I just decided to say anything* I am smiling because I was expecting that particular question. *decide to add salt and pepper* in fact, we have been rehearsing the answers to this question and some other possible questions outside before I was called in.
Man1: So you already crammed the answers.
Me: Not really.
Man2: Then what/how
Me: Well, I have come up with some possible answer that suits my personality
Man2: And you think that answer is good enough.
Me: *By now, am already confused, so I was just saying anything that comes to my mind* Well, at least its good enough to impress the HR.
Lady: Is that what you think
Me: *Silent*
Man1: Ok, Now answer the question
Me: Well, Let me just say it the way it is in my mind. You should hire me because am not going to fail.
Man2: What do you mean by you are not going to fail.
Me: I have been unemployed for a long time, so if given the opportunity, I will anything that I can to sure that I dont go back to my unemployed status.
*All silent*
Me: things within the banks policy and interest
Lady: Is that the answer you came up with.
Me: No. I dont want to use it again cos its just to speak English and doesnt tell the real me since is something I picked over the net and modified.
Man2: Can we hear it.
Lady: No, just leave him *turning to me* You read chemical engineering, and you want to work in a bank. Are you not trying to go off your career?
Me: Well, even though I have a background in engineering, I do not have a career yet until I gain experience in a particular field, from there I can build my career.
Lady: Do you think you can survive in the bank as an engr.
Me: Engrs are trained to be flexible and adaptive. I believe I can and will succeed in the banking sector. If Mr. XXXX (the current CEO of the bank) and Mrs. YYYYY (one of their senior executive) can succeed, I see no reason why I cant.
Man2: Why are you comparing yourself with them?
Me: Cos they both read a course that has nothing to do with banking.
Lady: Name them.
Me: Electrical Engineering and Microbiology
Man2: So you have the faith that you can do it.
Me: Yes. Plus the fact that I always have luck *grin*.
They just burst out laughing.
Man1: Tell us any three recent happenings in Nigeria or policies by the FG that is affecting the banking industry
Me: TSA, Fight against corruption and drop in oil price.
Lady: Explain them.
Me: *did the little explanation that I can* Summary is that money is leaving the bank
Lady: Go, personnel will get back to you
Naso I begin dey go come dey think say I don f-up Till just last week, I got a text that that I was successful, that they will get back to be for the next stage.
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Plz, I heard from a friend that Diamond bank is accepting CV, which can be submitted to the nearest branch...
Now the problem is, there is no diamond bank in my current location. I have asked around and it seems like the closest is kinda far. Am currently in Kuje. So am seeking out help from anybody that works with the bank or from anybody that will help me deliver my CV to them.

So, I was just reading through comments on twitter, when i discovered a trending topic. #twitterpurge2015. So I decided to bring it over here.

Its time to purge out all the grudges you are holding against fellow nairalanders. Time to settle our difference so as to enter the new year on a clean slate.


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Sales engineer or sales boy? 5 years experience.

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Any body gotten invite yet...

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Diadeo Recruiting For Brand Manager, Smirnoff Vodka and RTD
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We are the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage
alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff,
Baileys and Guinness.
The vision for Smirnoff is to be the number 1 brand for 18 -24 year olds globally in release.
Your responsibility will be building the brand in the pivotal stages of development and ensuring
it is a sustainable, high volume growth business.

We are looking for someone who;

Knows and loves the brands. Able to influence and inspire diverse groups of people to listen to
and act.
Holds self and others accountable for the highest standards. Drives change, works hard, and
ruthlessly prioritize whilst taking care to build great relationships.
Treats the business as if it is truly their own – passionate about leaving a legacy to be worthy
of that of our founders

Qualifications and Experience Required

-Degree in marketing / business or other related discipline.
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-Is experienced at managing key stakeholders nationally & internationally.
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Any called for interview...

Eldorado01:
so do man dey look u... as u dey carry am commot

Mayb he was thinking that you leaving with his lappy is part of the marketing strategy.

This method is definately the simple way of selling the laptop. Cos am sure, if he had tried to sell it to him right there in his office, the candidate will have to "speak too many english" in other to convince the man.

Am sure this is an interview for the position of a maeketer or sales executive.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a promotions strategy
Plan and develop promotions according to business needs
Determine length and timing of promotions
Measure promotions effectiveness and optimize if needed
Manage promotions to agreed budgets
Prepare cost estimates for promotions
Identify potential markets
Merchandizing event venue and monitoring of POS materials
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for his/her team
Manage human resources
Requirements:

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Minimum of HND or B. Degree in a commercial field
5 years’ experience in FMCG in Sales, Events or Promotions
Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of marketing mix for FMCG
Good communication skills
Good people management skills
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Ability to handle pressure
Willingness to work during weekends and late hours
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This is what we call narrow escape from the claws of death.

Who else have been called for interview.

Did anybody apply with 2.2.

came to check names. disappointed.

Is the recruitment process difficult

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I will be going for a bank interview on Thursday next week. As an Engrn graduate with no exp get, how will I respond to these questions.


Why should we employ you


What can you do for us


What skills are you bringing into this bank


Tell us about your self


Why are you choosing the banking sector instead of your academic career.



These are some of the questions that they asked the previous set.

Abeg mk una help me out.