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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by gitto(m): 6:26pm On Jul 25, 2019
Urgent Vacancies exist for the following roles

1. Position: Head Chef
Location: Lekki Phase 1
- Candidate with at least 5 years experience working in a hotel/restaurant
- Supervisory experience is an added advantage
- Courteous manner and professional
- Experience in making continental dishes is key
- The salary is 100k net monthly.

2. Position: Salon Manager
Location:Ikoyi/Lekki
- Male Candidates preferably
- Must have operational knowledge of how a salon/spa/beauty store runs
- Must be charismatic and outspoken, ability to lead a team of service professionals
- Minimum of OND, BSc would be desirable.
Salary is 150,000 monthly


3. Position: Telesales Agent
Location: Marina/Ebutte-Metta/Costain

- A young smart individual with at least 1-year customer service experience
- OND preferably
- Have good manners
- Must have good knowledge of the price of cooking gas and measurement.
- Salary is 40,000 net monthly

Interested candidates should send their cvs to the email given below:
resume@rovedana.com, the subject of the mail should be the position applied for.

There is an urgent need for a driver at Bariga/Gbagada axis, Lekki/Ajah axis..
pay is 55,000 and 50,000 respectively. kindly send cv to resume@rovedana.com.
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Arolamboolamide(m): 9:00am On Jul 26, 2019
Corporate Drivers Urgently needed

Job Description

Our client a real estate company currently has an opening for Drivers

-Must Hold a Valid Driver License
-Must be able to speak good english
-Must have good customer sevice skills
-Must Reside In Lagos & Be Familiar with Lagos Environs.
-Must Be Ready To Resume Work As Soon As Possible (ASAP) When Call Upon At Any Time.
-Must not be older than 40 as at July 2019.
-Must be willing to work flexible hours

RENUMERATION/SALARY:
# 60,000 Naira per month

BENEFITS:
Pension
Health Insurance

Interested applicant should send their cv to : olamide@eoutsource.net
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Chithauri(m): 12:45pm On Jul 26, 2019
wow. Pity I wasn't lucky enough, Congrats to the winners though. God bless you ifyalways, may your pocket never run dry.

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Dorammy(f): 1:18am On Jul 27, 2019
Are you job hunting? Or needs extra income while working?

Here is an opportunity to work from the comfort of your home or office while doing what you love.

Just follow the link below, fill out the online form and if you are qualified you will be contacted.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCl3_p8Xu3YoDUK5zvEHKH-N0cqaKcdnF9hvGYFApyaZ_wyw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by mystifyer: 7:20am On Jul 27, 2019
[quote author=Arolamboolamide post=80639897]Corporate Drivers Urgently needed

Job Description

Our client a real estate company currently has an opening for Drivers

-Must Hold a Valid Driver License
-Must be able to speak good english
-Must have good customer sevice skills
-Must Reside In Lagos & Be Familiar with Lagos Environs.
-Must Be Ready To Resume Work As Soon As Possible (ASAP) When Call Upon At Any Time.
-Must not be older than 40 as at July 2019.
-Must be willing to work flexible hours

RENUMERATION/SALARY:
# 60,000 Naira per month

BENEFITS:
Pension
Health Insurance

Interested applicant should send their cv to : olamide@eoutsource.net
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by MoonWater: 3:59pm On Jul 27, 2019
Dorammy:

Are you job hunting? Or needs extra income while working?

Here is an opportunity to work from the comfort of your home or office while doing what you love.

Just follow the link below, fill out the online form and if you are qualified you will be contacted.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCl3_p8Xu3YoDUK5zvEHKH-N0cqaKcdnF9hvGYFApyaZ_wyw/viewform?usp=sf_link
the link isn't functional
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by CandiceJay(f): 7:00pm On Jul 28, 2019
Good day to everyone... My name is Janice and I'm in need of a job. I have a B.Sc (Ed) degree in Political science and Pub Admin Edu and a Master's Degree in Educational Management (still working on my project)... I urgently need to get something doing, as i really need a means of sustainability I will sincerely appreciate any assistance that can be given. Thank you

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Sweetdream13: 7:06am On Jul 29, 2019
Good morning all.
It is a great pleasure to come across this thread, this present time. I'm Oladipupo Ibrahim opeyemi by name. Studied Animal Science/nutrition from FUNAAB. I'm through with my NYSC this year. It is a common notion but now becoming a norm that a Average Nigerian graduate went through hell to get job/sustainance after service. Alot of this stories lead few among us (undergraduate) back then, discouraged, dropped out of school to pursue other dream. They bacame the flagbearer and chanter of the common saying "school is a scam". Many among them have make it though.
less I forget share here, I grad with not too bad grade of second upper(4.3/5.0), I started to job-hunt since my graduation before service, nothing juicy is coming forth. Right now as I write, the situation have gone worse, with some horrible job offer from non-standard, upcoming private school I approach as last resort to my present predicament. many of which are not ready to pay above #20,000. All I want from Nairalander is to help directly, or connect me with proffessionals that could help me with job.
I'm hardworking, trustworthy and intelligent, I will never fail anyone that extend such hand of fellowship, to pull me out of this depression.
I live close to Lagos(Ifo, Ogun state), but I can relocate to anywhere in Nigeria.
I pray Almighty Lord ease our affairs all, Amen. my contact is 09037170746 or oladipupoibrahimoia@gmail.com.

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by StoneColdBiceps(m): 1:06pm On Jul 29, 2019
Guys if you can ride motor cycle / Keke Marwa. Please contact the provided number, also bring your friends that can ride to join in our ongoing executive motor bike / tricycle (Keke) transport initiative.
Riders not limited to only Lagos.
The guys must be able to read and write and have good character. They will be engaging with middle class corporate / business customers and others.

Forward your details as listed below to 08157004196

*Full name
*Full Address
*Telephone number
* age

What they stand to benefit:
*They will be self employed.
*They will enjoy *free health care and insurance* ( non in the industry)
*Free Android phone.
*Very strong motor bike 220cc (best in the industry).
*Helmet (best in the industry).
*Rain coat and head cover.
*Flexible payment plan - remit / deliver 4k every day - Monday - Friday (Saturday / Sunday is for you).
*No initial down payment.
*The motor bike becomes your own after 12 months, more like Hire Purchase while you still make more money for yourself.
*Welfare package very good and best in class.
*Tried and trusted and the first in the industry
*Support centers.
*Efficient staffs and continues customer experience.
*Transport fare and other financial incentives are available if you are on boarded or carried.

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by nikiu(f): 2:15pm On Jul 31, 2019
Our Client, a world class sanitary fittings company in Lagos Island has an opportunity for a B2B/Corporate Sales Consultant.

Job Profile

As a Sales Consultant, you will be required to do the following:

Identifying and penetrating new profitable markets
Building and maintaining relationships with specifiers, plumbers, installers and suppliers, for the purpose of creating and strengthening business alliances that complement the organization's core competencies

Negotiating and winning sales for the organization thereby contributing towards the achievement of team and departmental targets

Participating in sales presentations aimed at pitching for business across pre-determined locations as required in the sales/marketing scorecard.

Preparing proposals and quotations for the provision of total bathroom solutions, working with the Bagno Technik team in preparing installation proposals.

Managing customer/client accounts, maintaining knowledge of key account status and following up on outstanding invoices and receivables that are due.

Ensuring clients are offered professional and quality service to increase sales
Manage or escalate as appropriate customer complaints
Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails.
Assisting the Team Lead in conducting after-sales and/or post-project assessments aimed at ascertaining accuracy, promptness of delivery and overall customer satisfaction; as well as ensuring compliance with existing SLAs with
specifiers.
Participating actively in the planning and implementation of the organization's marketing initiatives e.g. annual in-house exhibitions, trade shows, conferences etc.
Performing sales and marketing duties as directed by Project Sales team lead
Doing everything else as assigned by your line manager or Supervisor

The Job requires you to have

Have a good degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field.

Minimum 3 years’ cognate experience.

Hands on experience of ERPs (Enterprise Resource Applications e.g. Sage pastel, oracle, SAP)
Very good working knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have hands-on commitment to getting th
e job done

Strong prioritization and organizational skill.
Attention to Details


you can forward your CV to:
maryann@eoutsource.net with the job position as subject.
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by erek(m): 8:56pm On Jul 31, 2019
hello everyone!!!

my name is EREKATA RUKEVWE and I'm from Delta State. I am in desperate need of a job right now.


I am a graduate of CHEMICAL ENGINEERING from DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ......I came back from service (NYSC) last year and it has been private school all the way. I intend to leave private school since I spent almost all I earn on my daily expenses.

I graduated with 2--1(second class upper) honours and i am willing to relocate or move to any part of the country.

I am smart, a fast learner, highly efficient and productive.
I can be reached on
08109089943,
erekruky@gmail.com

I
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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by BUTTERMILKSUGAR(m): 8:32pm On Aug 01, 2019
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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Brooke60(f): 8:36pm On Aug 01, 2019
A company in Ibadan is sourcing for brilliant graphic designer/artist.

It's a Full time Job.

Please send your CV to Iejrecruitments@yahoo.com or contact 07032951959.
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by 11thGoldTREE: 10:41pm On Aug 01, 2019
ifyalways:

Seen
cc ifyalways
Why I should be employed
There were times I would wonder, "why can't everyone be gainfully employed?" But the question I have always missed is "is there truly a time one needs to stand out from the crowd?" I have stood with the crowd one too many times and now I believe I have to stand out. Everyone wants to be employed. Yes, but for various reasons. Some want to be employed in order to brag to friends, some want to be employed in order to defeat a long line of poverty they hail from. Many want employment just for the sake of living their house every morning so that the family wouldn't ask, "why is dady always at home?" or "why is mumy always at home?": so that when a cow, a goat or a broom get missing, the neighbours wouldn't be asking if you have by chance helped them to see their missing broom. Some wants to be employed in order to ride in flashy cars and afford expensive trips with their family. Some want empowerment in order to afford the sweetest wedding and beautiful women. Some wants to be employed in order to brighten the business world. But it seems am a whole totally different grain in the labor market. "I just want to make 'history' a friend of mine and a geniuses' handshake with time itself". This, I believe, I could achieve through your company and change millions of lives who believe in human well-being both in body and mind.
I can train the body to coordinate with the spirit. I grew up from a long line of fighters and spiritual healers. This history of mine has been enhanced and tailored through academics. I have been shown the ropes to help lift others towards the kinetics of true living. I have helped people found their physical, emotional and spiritual truth, and growth even when they were absolutely lost, and this is because we live in a Universe of possibilities, a universe with infinite chances yet complex in its own beauty. To attain this beauty, health is important and the popular adge says "health is wealth". I want to assure you this fact cannot be reasonably disputed.

To this end, It will be good fortune through your capacity and scarce resources to help bring together efficient men who will in the next five years of your prestigious organization work hand in hand with me in sports science and physical health
You see, the relationship between exercise and the human body is like fuel having an impact on a mechanical component or an engine. A car needs fuel to achieve kinetic effects. The human body has been engineerd in such a way that it requires proportionate movement which may or may not be constant to achieve a certain posture and to kip fit. I can apply scientific principles to exercise and sport in order to shape the muscles and bones. I can guarantee this would open the door to a life of meaning in sports and fitness.
With the help of my academic qualifications, I ventured into the educational sector where I was able to have a great impact on both the community, staff and my students. Every Wednesday from 7:30am to 10am was meant for sporting activities. And these activities were not limited to the popular field event, football. We engage in 50 and 100 meter dash. I invented the loop race. Then on Thursdays we engage in recreation and physical therapy activities. These activities involves the gentle movement but special and specific means to treats conditions such as serious or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage and other physical impairments.
I have B. Edu Human kinetics with an advance certification in coaching both in field and track events. I have my nysc certificate. Also, I am a member of Nigerian cricket association. I am an adept in Microsoft Office suit. I have an SSCE certificate and also a primary school certificate as a top of my class in sporting activities and also as the head boy.
Before I graduated, I was privileged to engage in basic coaching which assisted in boosting my excellent career prospects. Of course, you could say I was experimenting with my young team where I was engaged in Teaching Practice but it brought perfection. I coached tennis, gymnastics, cricket, rugby and swimming. Although I had to abandon the swimming competition due to the parents phobia for water. I showed and assured them that I am decent swimmer and just two LifeGuard was needed. The students were really interested in the rugby because the sport seem strange but had interesting rules. Young people are full of vigour and they love to try out new things. I am also a certified Fitness Instructor. I ensure members of my gymnasium are motivated and pushed to work harder. I also advise on the best diet to suit a particular lifestyle. From time to time women in a particular and some men seek gym time to shed weight. Atimes, they fail to realize that the food they consume and the time at which they eat also contribute to weight gain or weight loss. For instance if you plan to lose weight through dieting, you don't eat once it's past 6pm. This is because, the human boy find it hard to process ingested food during this period.
When you exercise often and in moderation it's hard to experience cardiovascular diseases. Although such can be correct through cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion which I can succinctly handle. I believe my experience, both academic and extracurricular activities over the years in the development of knowledge and practical skills will assist me to provide good health and chronic disease prevention. This of course extends to rehabilitation through the use of lifestyle management, focusing on physical activity and nutrition just like I have explained before.
I believe through consisten training the human body can transition beyond ill health. One can attain a balanced body and mind proportionate to spiritual well being through physical exercise. And just like the spartans changed the course of history, I believe I can influence history thorough your company by engaging the course of technology. I hope to design mechanism that could assist man in sporting activities. Mechanism that could help in regenerating dysfunctional muscles or bones. I believe your company will stand the test of time while we make history. On this ground I believe I should be employed to usher this organization into the future
Cc ifyalways

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by ccffwx: 5:46pm On Aug 05, 2019
Please help. I need a lecturing job. MA English, BA English (First Class). I've been teaching in colleges but I need to kick-start my lecturing career and proceed with a Doctorate. Willing to help? 09091646780. Thanks.
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Pojomojo: 1:02pm On Aug 06, 2019
A Pharmaceutical organisation in Nigeria with interest in business expansion is in search of an experienced personnel to occupy the vacant position below:

Job Title: IT Manager/Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description and Profile
IT Manager/Engineer is to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
He/She will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs.
The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes
Managing information technology and computer systems
Controlling and evaluating IT and electronic data operations
Managing IT staff
Responsibilities
Manage information technology and computer systems
Repairs, Services and Management of all IT related equipment
Management of the company’s accounting package software e.g. Tally; Sage; etc and back-up of data
Design and management of the company’s web page; emails, etc
Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
Manage lT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
Audit systems and assess their outcomes
Preserve assets, information security and control structures
Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness
Requirements
Minimum of first Degree in any IT related discipline
At least 8 years proven working experience as an IT Manager/Engineer
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
Expertise in data centre management and data governance
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and installation
Ability to manage personnel
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume to: cms4limited@gmail.com using the position applying for as the subject of the email.
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Mizonwusibe: 5:00pm On Aug 06, 2019
Our client who is a top Foam manufacturing company. With different types of high-quality Foam mattresses under the brand portfolio, their products are ranked as the best in Nigeria

They currently have an opening for Sales Executive - Benue

Job Profile

The Sales Executive would identify and sell prospects; also maintaining relationship with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting the sales targets allocated by the management for the specified products and services
To survey the region allocated for prospective leads
To pitch the products to clients, dealers in the regions allocated for sales and service
Perform surveys and competition study as required by the management

Requirements
2 - 3 years experience in sales role and demonstrable sales performance.
Must speak and understand local dialect and English language.
Analytical Skills, reporting Skills & Sound Interpersonal Skills
Clear understanding of distribution channels
People Management and Relations skills
Sound Leadership Skills
Prior experience of working within the manufacturing industry.
Send your resume to anita@eoutsource.net
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by fansnikblog: 1:26pm On Aug 07, 2019
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by Dorammy(f): 8:04am On Aug 09, 2019
MoonWater:
the link isn't functional


It is very functional. Applications have been received. I suggest you try again.
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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by mobola23: 6:14pm On Aug 11, 2019
Referrals for Dispatch Rider please;

• preferably 3 years dispatch experience (preferably from an FMCG)
• minimum of OND
• good communication skills
• living around Lekki axis, Lagos
• must have valid riders license.
• must be polite, honest, well-groomed.
• must be committed to work flexibly.

Location of HQ: Lagos

Only qualified candidates should send their updated CV, a copy of their valid riders license and a copy of their OND certificate to recruitment@beyondbuilding.com.ng

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Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by TEVEZVARIN: 11:13am On Aug 12, 2019
Oceanic health management uses this opportunity to inform the general public that it has started welcoming applications from interested applicants who wishes to partake her core vision of providing health advisory services in order to control, manage and prevent infection from preventable disease also in it perennial HIV/AIDS awareness campaign . Successful persons will be trained and well paid monthly.
Interested persons should simply forward via SMS, Name, Qualification, Sex, Location and phone number to 08065063201 on or before 1st September 2019
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by FakoMaybach1: 6:21pm On Aug 15, 2019
Urgently needed

2 chartered accountants to work in IT companies in Lekki

Pay is competitive.

Send CV urgently to eziketoochukwu01@gmail.com
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by 6Milk(m): 8:41am On Aug 16, 2019
ifyalways:
Thanks 0
kindly cc me when next
Re: Some Fun While Job Hunting by BUTTERMILKSUGAR(m): 5:22pm On Aug 16, 2019
Petitequeen:
I never ever felt getting a job would be hard for me. As a top class student in the University, I felt I'd have a myriad of jobs to choose from when I graduate. In my 2nd year in school, I had already subscribed to MyJobMag and NGCareers and with the number of vacancies they churn out everyday, I felt, why would anyone say they couldn't get jobs or that there are no jobs, when it was apparent that firms were practically competing in the search for prospective employees. It really used to amaze me until "owu" blew me...

The plan I had in mind was to do an internship in a prestigious organization before NYSC and then come back after NYSC to secure a position as a staff in that organization or in a better one entirely. And may I bring it to your notice brothers and sisters of God, I am still searching. Me, the self proclaimed top student in the University.... Anyways I haven't lost hope, but I've learn a great deal.

One of the memorable experiences I had in my job search struggle was my interview with a popular food company in Lagos. It was one of my first interviews, so one may feel that I would be a little naive, however I was very confident I would do well as I felt it wasn't a big task. I was good at communication and public speaking as I led so many presentations back in school so an interview wasn't going to be that hard, I thought.

The morning of the interview, I woke up by 4am, took my bath and got dressed before 5am, had a short prayer with my mum over the interview and then left the house around 5:30am,( I stay in Badagry, which is like another state entirely, so you have leave home very early if you want to make it to anywhere on the mainland or island before 9am) I already had the address of the organization I was going to, but I didn't know the place, I had the help of google map and Lagos bus drivers, so I was covered, or so I thought.

My ordeal started when I got to Iyana Ipaja and was supposed to take another bus to Ikeja, prior to this time I had never been to Ikeja, so when I started hearing buses calling "Ikeja along" and others calling "Ikeja inside" I was confused. I was like which one is going to Ikeja naw?? After pondering for a while, I decided to ask one woman selling jewelry on the roadside. I approached her and said, "Madam, please where can I get a bus going to Ikeja?"

she looked at me suspiciously and turned to a young girl seating close to her, who would probably have been her daughter and asked her "ki lo wi?" meaning "what did she say?"

As someone who was bred and 'buttered' in Lagos now, I quickly repeated the question again in Yoruba, only for the woman to look at me and hiss.

"so you know how to speak Yoruba since, you were now shaping your mouth and speaking oyibo English for us? Big madam! You went to school, we have seen you!" She mouthed in Yoruba.

I was surprised, it was only a question I asked, I thought. After about 2 minutes of realizing the woman wasn't going to say any other thing, her daughter decided to help me.

"Go that garage, tell them say..." she started to say, only for the woman to cut her short again..

"why are you telling her? is she blind? can't she hear conductors calling Ikeja inside everywhere?" she spoke in yoruba.

"sebi you went to school?" she turned to ask me, still in yoruba, "didn't you see all these conductors calling Ikeja inside? they are the one going inside Ikeja" she finished off with snort.

Shocked and weak, I thanked the woman and walked towards the bus calling Ikeja inside. I asked the conductor how much the fare was and he told me #300. I quickly sat in and was waiting for the bus to fill up, only for the conductor to announce that the fare was now #400. Everybody inside the bus started shouting and abusing the conductor, why was he hiking the price? was it because his bus was the only one at the garage and people were late? they were all asking and shouting all at once, the conductor kept on hammering that it was #400 and if anyone didn't want to go, the person could equally come down. Everybody started getting down from the bus in annoyance and me, the newbie, also joined them, thinking "no be me conductor go scam this morning"
When the conductor realized people were getting down, he shouted "oya enter for #300, hold your change oh, I no get change..." before the man had even finished his speech, see men and women in suit scrambling to get back into the bus, both people that got down from the bus and people that were standing at the garage waiting for another bus. In the event of the scrambling, I was shoved and pushed and still didn't get a seat.

I had to wait for over 20 minutes for another bus, which I managed to struggle and squeeze myself in. By this time, it was already past 8 and my interview was scheduled to hold around 10.
After spending about an hour in traffic, we finally go to Ikeja underbridge and I managed to get a keke going to my direction, along with my phone showing google map, I finally got to the address.

I entered the building and was told to wait in the reception, along with some other interviewees, after 30 minutes, I was called into another room where a three-man panel sat, the panel was made up of an elderly man, a white man and a woman. I waa told to sit, so I sat.

The white man smiled at me and asked me to tell them about myself, I started off by saying my name and talked for about two minutes. Then the elderly man , with a scowl on his face looked at me and said "This one you're speaking English fre fre fee, can you sell?"

I smiled and told him I could. That I had led a sales project back in school and I was capable of...

"How many main markets do you know in Lagos?, Mention the major markets in Lagos" he interrupted.

I started mentioning the little markets I knew around my area and the man laughed sarcastically, "this one looks like all those ajebo that leave the market runs for their mother" he told the woman seated beside him.

The white man sensing that I had begun to feel nervous asked if I knew their products, I turned to him and said I did and started mentioning some of them, only for the elderly man to cut me short again asking if I use all the products. To be honest, I prefer another brand entirely, but I told him I use some and he started calling out all their products and asking for the market prices and I was only able to answer some of them. He stopped and asked the woman if she had any other question, and she asked me what my strengths were, naive as I was, I said my strength was smiling, that I smile even when I'm not happy, I was trying to smile as I was saying this, but village people no gree oh, the smile didnt come, what came was a rigid teeth showing attempt that was apparently fake.
The woman looked at me with pity and said she had no more questions, I was still trying to regain my consciousness when the elderly man threw the question at me " If you were an animal, what animal would you be?"

I couldn't imagine that they were referring to me so I said "what?"but he repeated the same question, Was I a joke to these people? I asked myself. In my confusion, I replied that I would be a bird. The man asked why, and I said because I love to sing. The looks on their faces showed my reply was foolish, the question itself was foolish, I thought, so I tried to align my reply with the job and then I said "when I'm working, I love to sing as this makes the job look seamless and easier for me" which was a more silly response when I think about it.

The interview ended there, after they said they'd get back to me, which I knew wasn't going to happen. I knew I had flopped big time. I boarded a bus going home along with one of the applicants, so I asked her if she was asked the animal question, she told me she was and she told them she would love to be an eagle because she was foresighted and loved to soar high at all times.
Her reply made much sense and I began to wonder why I didn't think of that. Why didnt I even think of being a Lion? so I could be brave and courageous or a tortoise, so I could be wise?

Anyways, I vowed to be a better animal in my next interview. Being an animal will not disqualify me from any other recruitment process.
hahahaha next time be a better animal

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