I have been pursuing this job for a while now, its sales executive for a loan company in Lagos. I passed through a recruiting firm where I passed their test and interview. I was also invited for interview with the HR of the organisation which I was successful also. We were told to go for medicals, which I did. I was fit and sound. Good eye sight and all.
The last stage was to see the COO. I was asked to introduce myself and I did. He went through my CV and realised that all my schooling was in Kaduna. He asked if I grew up in Kaduna which I told him yes. And immediately he blatantly told me I couldn't cope in Lagos not minding my level of intelligence or innovative strategy I could have applied to make me successful in that field. It took a lot of courage for someone who grew up in the north to want to start a life in Lagos but he ignored the courage and just stereotyped me. Anyway I later got a regret mail from them but I really do not think people who grew in the north should be sidelined.

well, its all a BLOWBACK from the hate for northerners widespread across the country..... BLAME PMB bro... BLAME all the herdsmen


Its what it is. YOU SHOULD HAVE EDITED YOUR CV.

nathanjohn2808:
I have been pursuing this job for a while now, its sales executive for a loan company in Lagos. I passed through a recruiting firm where I passed their test and interview. I was also invited for interview with the HR of the organisation which I was successful also. We were told to go for medicals, which I did. I was fit and sound. Good eye sight and all.
The last stage was to see the COO. I was asked to introduce myself and I did. He went through my CV and realised that all my schooling was in Kaduna. He asked if I grew up in Kaduna which I told him yes. And immediately he blatantly told me I couldn't cope in Lagos not minding my level of intelligence or innovative strategy I could have applied to make me successful in that field. It took a lot of courage for someone who grew up in the north to want to start a life in Lagos but he ignored the courage and just stereotyped me. Anyway I later got a regret mail from them but I really do not think people who grew in the north should be sidelined.

If u still have dr mail. Send them a mail n ask politely y u didn't make it.

I don't want to believe its because u didn't grow up in Lagos.

alex81:
If u still have dr mail. Send them a mail n ask politely y u didn't make it.

I don't want to believe its because u didn't grow up in Lagos.

That was the final stage. I couldnt av reached there if i ddnt pass others.
That was the only question i was asked and there and then he told me i couldnt cope.

nathanjohn2808:
I have been pursuing this job for a while now, its sales executive for a loan company in Lagos. I passed through a recruiting firm where I passed their test and interview. I was also invited for interview with the HR of the organisation which I was successful also. We were told to go for medicals, which I did. I was fit and sound. Good eye sight and all.
The last stage was to see the COO. I was asked to introduce myself and I did. He went through my CV and realised that all my schooling was in Kaduna. He asked if I grew up in Kaduna which I told him yes. And immediately he blatantly told me I couldn't cope in Lagos not minding my level of intelligence or innovative strategy I could have applied to make me successful in that field. It took a lot of courage for someone who grew up in the north to want to start a life in Lagos but he ignored the courage and just stereotyped me. Anyway I later got a regret mail from them but I really do not think people who grew in the north should be sidelined.

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the truth is that one of the perquisites of engaging a salesman is having worked in that location(no the terrians ) I wonder why they invited u in d first place.the hr don't know his/her job well. believe u me, if they give u dat job,before d next 6 months probation period, u will be under serious pressure.

IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR TRIBE. It must be a salesman role, one of its prerequisite, is knowledge of the sales location. It makes it easier for you to manoeuvre with little or no stress/cost. It is also believed you will have your own target market.

The problem here is, the HR goofed. The onus was on them to state the location factor while advertising the vacancy or send invites to people who meet that criteria. That was the point you should have been dropped, not at the final interview. Anyway,that's the Nigerian HR for you.

Next time, always tailor your CV to suit whatever role you are applying for. It helps.

No job in your state? Lagosians neva see job finish na u wan take am

LOCATION is the reason, not an act of tribalism.
Don't worry, something great and better is on the way.
All the best.

lol I've had a similar experience.. I've just been in Lagos for 2 months then, working and still searching for better prospects esp as my current job did not really align with my preferred career path. I was having a good interview until d interviewer realized I've only been in Lagos for 2 months. I was qualified but I can't really fault their decision no to hire me because the Job was 100% on the Field installing networks for different clients around Lagos ! I tried letting them know I am easily adaptable and bla bla bla.. I never got a feedback

I've moved on from that... That Job wasn't mine..

When your own come, na 2 secs, 3 too tay

ok.

nathanjohn2808:
I have been pursuing this job for a while now, its sales executive for a loan company in Lagos. I passed through a recruiting firm where I passed their test and interview. I was also invited for interview with the HR of the organisation which I was successful also. We were told to go for medicals, which I did. I was fit and sound. Good eye sight and all.
The last stage was to see the COO. I was asked to introduce myself and I did. He went through my CV and realised that all my schooling was in Kaduna. He asked if I grew up in Kaduna which I told him yes. And immediately he blatantly told me I couldn't cope in Lagos not minding my level of intelligence or innovative strategy I could have applied to make me successful in that field. It took a lot of courage for someone who grew up in the north to want to start a life in Lagos but he ignored the courage and just stereotyped me. Anyway I later got a regret mail from them but I really do not think people who grew in the north should be sidelined.

Lol

Well, i grew up in the North and am getting sales and marketing jobs in Lagos in just a month here in Lagos..but before anything..I spent alot of money moving round, making friends and lots...Many people as at then thoughti have spent more than 2years in Lagos but just a month..May be the man has his personal hatred for Northerners

my dear OP, When one door closes, better , bigger and brighter doors open..... be ever optimistic...God Almighty has greater plans and opportunies for you dear.....Raise your shoulders, smile and keep pushing hard....... have a tremendous week.....

Hmmm.

Marketing job requires that you know and master the environs well...

am so sorry but u for find work for kaduna kano or abuja. this nigeria u see today, everyone is keeping one part to himself. very soon we go need visa inside this country. some states are working and some are not who be monkey?

I doubt dats d reason

greatnaija01:
well, its all a BLOWBACK from the hate for northerners widespread across the country..... BLAME PMB bro... BLAME all the herdsmen


Its what it is. YOU SHOULD HAVE EDITED YOUR CV.

if you don't get anything to say just Bleep off

it may be sterotyping, but this is the thing

1) northerners are very very very laid back. this is the general perception based on experience. we even joke about how some people sent to work up north can no longer adjust when they come back down south.

2) someone has come before you and spoiled ground. a colleague in an previous jb explained that grads from my school had a good rep because the first one employed performed. if the first northerner employed by that company was lazy, that is unfortunately the way all future northern applicants will be perceived.small companies do not have time for trial and error

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In other words, you are a liability.

In other words, you don't know when to japa or when to gbera when e matter most in oshodi under bridge.

You need this qualification bro

nathanjohn2808:
I have been pursuing this job for a while now, its sales executive for a loan company in Lagos. I passed through a recruiting firm where I passed their test and interview. I was also invited for interview with the HR of the organisation which I was successful also. We were told to go for medicals, which I did. I was fit and sound. Good eye sight and all.
The last stage was to see the COO. I was asked to introduce myself and I did. He went through my CV and realised that all my schooling was in Kaduna. He asked if I grew up in Kaduna which I told him yes. And immediately he blatantly told me I couldn't cope in Lagos not minding my level of intelligence or innovative strategy I could have applied to make me successful in that field. It took a lot of courage for someone who grew up in the north to want to start a life in Lagos but he ignored the courage and just stereotyped me. Anyway I later got a regret mail from them but I really do not think people who grew in the north should be sidelined.

why the hell would one leave Kaduna for a job in Lagos?

A company that can't get there recruitment process right definitely won't be paying well. Don't jump on any job to come to Lagos oo. Lagos is stressful and expensive too. Your family don't live in Lagos, that means you will have to squat with a relative before you find your feet. hence, you should ensure you get a well paying job before leaving Kaduna.

No be only tribe na Tribal marks
Na Lagos based ń breed them need oga mi

That's really too bad.
We should have outgrown this things as a country. This is where the "One Nigeria" should come into play.




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A company that can't get their recruitment process right definitely wouldn't be paying well. Don't jump on any job to come to Lagos oo. Lagos is stressful and expensive too. Your family don't live in Lagos, that means you will have to squat with a relative before you find your feet. hence, you should ensure you get a well paying job before leaving Kaduna. many peeps are struggling in Lagos.

greatnaija01:
well, its all a BLOWBACK from the hate for northerners widespread across the country..... BLAME PMB bro... BLAME all the herdsmen


Its what it is. YOU SHOULD HAVE EDITED YOUR CV.

I disagree with this. Going by what the OP said, I think the COO meant that he can't cope with the stress of living in Lagos considering he is not used to such environment in the first place. It has nothing to do with North and dislike. I don't like PMB but it is good to speak the truth, irrespective.

The COO feels the dude is not used to Lagos stress and this might hamper his productivity.

greatnaija01:
well, its all a BLOWBACK from the hate for northerners widespread across the country..... BLAME PMB bro... BLAME all the herdsmen


Its what it is. YOU SHOULD HAVE EDITED YOUR CV.

Why hasn't the BLOWBACK from the hate for easterners widespread from the North to West due to IPOB hate speech stopped Ibos from being employed in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Kano etc? Even after the Kaduna declaration? That's a silly reason you gave bro.

It's a sales position and he needs to understand and have native knowledge of Lagos routes and possibly have an existing network to be an effective marketer. That must have been why Lagos candidates had an edge over him in the end.

@ OP Don't despair bro, greater things are ahead!

Í understand your plight.
I was at an interview recently and immediately I mentioned that I was born and bred in Kaduna the MD made a funny gesture and said hmm Boko Haram.

He completely ignored the fact that I wasn't even from the north, schooled in Ife and that I left Kaduna since early 2000

To say I'm disappointed is an understatement, cos the guy appeared well read and experienced. Obviously he's not exposed. So much negative stereotypes from people who haven't travelled beyond Southern Nigeria.