Covenant University Graduate Gets N1.6m Role Ahead of Another Applicant After Job Interview
- A Nigerian lady said she once went for a job interview for a role which would have paid her $1000 (N1.6 million) monthly
- She said there was another applicant who graduated from the famous Covenant University at the same job interview
- The lady said she was not hired by the firm, which preferred to hire the applicant who graduated from Covenant instead
A Nigerian lady said she once excelled during a job interview but unfortunately did not land the role.
She said if she had gotten the position, she would have had the opportunity to earn $1000 monthly.
Source: UGC
In her LinkedIn post, Nneli Miracle said she applied for the job alongside a Covenant University graduate.
Eventually, despite impressing during the interview process, she said the graduate got the job instead of her.
"I lost a $1,000 job to a Covenant University graduate. And yet, people say the school you attend doesn’t matter. Just an hour ago, I stumbled on a post by Chidera, sharing how she’s enjoying her new role as a Content Marketing Lead, and I couldn’t help but feel devastated.
Providing some insight, Nneli said she met Chidera when they applied for the same position at one of Nigeria's biggest restaurant chains.
"The stakes were high, and I gave it my all. Now, I get it - qualifications, experience, and skills are crucial when it comes to landing a job. But what happens when: Your interviewer tells you outright that you exceeded their expectations with your responses and qualifications? You confidently showcase your expertise, even breaking down how emotional intelligence can turn customers into loyal brand ambassadors? Naturally, you’d feel like you’ve got the job in the bag, right? That’s exactly how I felt."
However, Nneli continued, she was contacted by the interviewer a few days afterwards and received unfortunate news.
"The truth is, you have the highest qualifications among all the applicants. But the bosses prefer having a Covenant University graduate on the team. And just like that, the job went to Chidera," she stated.
Nneli later mentioned that she had graduated from the University of Port Harcourt.
Reactions as lady loses job opportunity
Temi SegunOke said:
"Here's my opinion as a Covenant University graduate, I think school reputation shouldn't matter at all. However, that employer might have chosen a CU graduate for a couple of reasons."
Tosin Adewunmi said:
"To think that I thought that was a thing of the past. I know it happens back in the days but never knew that it’s still a criteria for some jobs. In 2024, wow!"
Adaeze Anyanwu commented:
"Unfortunately, they do. Let's take it outside of the Nigerian context: An MBA holder from Stanford/Berkeley/Harvard will always be regarded far above someone with same qualification from a 2nd tier or 3rd tier university in the US. While skills and experience are equally must haves, we can't take away the obvious. Bringing it back to the Nigerian settings, some Federal Universities are regarded in high esteem than others and this has been sometimes used as a yardstick. I hope you get a better offer soon where your alma mater isn't the determining factor. Wishing you all the best."
Lady loses her job over weekend shift
Legit.ng also reported that a Nigerian lady who was hired by a real estate firm said she was let go over work shifts.
Sharing her story on TikTok, the lady said she earned N70,000 per month and appeared to be in a good place.
However, Jimmy Julia said trouble started when she turned down a request to put in working hours on a Saturday.
Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng
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