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Mikool101:
Someone should please help a brother. This is urgent.

Theadoredone:
Hi Osoderi,

First, give yourself a pat on the back for coming this far and always listen to your "inner coach" , not your "inner critic".
There's always something to learn from an interview experience.

When you get their feedback, look through it and if there's an area/part you supposedly scored low, develop on it and use that to prepare for your next interview.

Admin jobs are usually competitive and one would need to demonstrate one's knowledge /skill with practical examples similar to what they expect of you on the job. Your qualification should also give you an edge - I suppose what you have is higher than what they're asking for sef right? (Most typically ask for GCSE or A-Level, depending on the organisation)

Maybe they had an internal candidate who's already used to the system or even previously worked with the boss in a different capacity, or they had another strong candidate coming from a previous role within the UK and was also able to knock the interview out of the park.
Either way, I have no doubt you were a strong candidate for you to have made it to the final stage.

You could also start looking at lesser-known firms: It might be a lot easier to get a job with those... get your UK experience there, and then reapply to the big four.

Keep at it! Wishing you God's best.

omopapa:
Don’t feel bad bro, it’s part of the experience. You shld call them back to get feedback from the interview. They will tell you what you did well and where you didn’t do so well so you improve and use that in other interviews you attend. It could also be that they preferred someone who has been in the UK longer than yourself. Don’t give up and keep trying, you will get there soon

tkoscents:
Make sure your CV is UK Standard and practice interview scenarios for PA on YouTube

marylandcakes:
PA role in the UK is very subjective depending on who your boss is.
The PA knows everything about the boss even stuff his wife doesn’t know, they book all his flights, business meetings, has access to his credit cards and accounts in some cases. Even books his family holidays, etc

That’s what I meant by being subjective and it also depends on the organisation.

Keep trying don’t give up , you can also try for a lower position just to get your feet in the door, then once you have brushed up and acclimatised to the British culture then you can then go for the big role.

TheGuyFromHR:
Regarding the bolded, you may never know. If they do provide feedback, it may or may not indicate why they really didn't want you for the job and might most likely cover generic stuff which may or may not be made up ("candidate appeared unsure of themselves", "candidate did not display an in-depth knowledge of the job role", etc., etc.) It's all subjective anyway, so don't strees too much about it.

Regarding the bolded, you keep trying. Try not to get discouraged. It is very easy to get discouraged in face of the deluge of rejections the average dark-skinned jobseeker receives, but you can only allow yourself brief moments of feeling sad, then pick up your pen (abi your internet enabled device) and continue the applications process. As someone else has pointed out and as common sense dictates, you may have to content yourself with something lower level to get a foot on the ladder and start earning to pay those ever-increasing Boris bills while you keep on going. Make your peace with that, and quickly too, even if its the unwanted care home job, call centre or whatever, because the greatest threat to anyone's successful living here is unmanaged expectations.

And a PA position is not one to kill oneself about. It's a very subjective, personal preference position. Put simply, the paler your skin, the more likely you are to be deemed suitable. Digest that, and move on.

Carim19:
Good morning
My name is carim I’m new here. I’m planning to apply for a uk tourist visa, I earned 300k per month but I got promoted last month with increment of 150k (450k) per month expecting this January.my available balance is 1,055,000 but by ending of February salary it should be 1.9M (September-February)
I spoke with my lawyer this evening she said 1.9m is too small for tourist visa,that’s y I signed up to seek for opinions
Thank so much Guys

Lexusgs430:
Failure is success, always expect negative feedbacks.... Another candidate, might have done better or worse than you, but is just another shade of black ...........

You can request your interview scripts, it's your right, to write and ask .........


Might not do you any good, because you cannot request other scripts........... But it might give you some consolation....... I hope .......

ukay2:
Start whatever level and job you are accepted from now.

You will definitely keep moving as time goes on until you reach the peak of whatever you want to be in the future.

Sometimes things happen, but in retrospect, you will thank God for EVERYTHING.

Cheers!

MrsDanex:
Okay, thanks dear. Do you mean I have to show COVID test result or the locator form that I have to fill, abeg I still Dey learn o

temmyti:
LOL, please did you need a covid test? I am fully vaccinated

MrsDanex:
Okay, thanks. Was it because of the food you said it’s fair? And did I have to do pre covid test for fully vaccinated person? Please just enlighten me on what to expect before boarding. Thanks

MrsDanex:
Is Turkish a good airline?

Afmaag123:
50 pounds. Some friends paid 7 pounds , 8 pounds. I hope they used the right link. Which link did u use?.

NemB:
Which bank pls

uulove:
This is quite expensive. Day 2 and 8 tests cost just £15 with vivo clinic. You can book it from UK gov website.

Jyde1234:
Is the visa fee pay by card or cash ?

skarlet:
So you paid £100 for days 2 and 8 test kits combined?

hustla:
You can also post yourself

abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.

Lytleking:
are you unvaccinatted?
if yes.. please can we connect.. need to clarify on some issues..I am unvaccinatted and a little bit confuse on the predeparture test.. this is my email.. lytleking.oe@gmail.com

MercyJJC:
Thank you for this. Very useful. However, it doesn't cover for pre-departure test from Nigeria for those that are not fully vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Please, do you have information for pre-departure test in Abuja.

skarlet:
Hi please share image with me or DM, let's chat about this. Thanks

skarlet:
Hi please share image with me or DM, let's chat about this. Thanks

umarwy:
Buy 10 or 20 GB

To avoid stories that touch. Make your village People no send windows/Mac update your way

olusholaadedoja:
Hi Family, please I will be traveling on Sunday, can anyone please help me with how to get visitors locator form and how to order for Day 2 PCR test kit. Please. Thank you

FrankFrenzy:
Now are you very sure of this assertion?
Cos it shouldn’t be.
Fully vaccinated travelers leaving Nigeria are not supposed to do pre departure test and on the flip side, UK doesn’t require Pre arrival test from both fully vaccinated and non vaccinated.