Mental Repository (M.R.)

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Velveteer January 18, 2011 at 11:27 am

I have thoughts on finding a job though I haven’t really marched yet (soon though). Instead of bumming around the house during my last term end and graduation date I started browsing online jobs and attended several interviews. I came across Mega Circle Inc. (based in Las Pinas) which is relatively near my place I tried applying for a “Management Trainee” position. It was stated in their Jobstreet post that they are in need of employees because they are expanding. Thinking it was true, since they have an office in Ortigas too, I pursued my application.

On the day of my interview, like what I usually do, I dressed up in business attire. I was running late and so I rushed when I saw the building already. I hesitated to continue my application when I saw the environment outside the office (stairs, corridors, etc.) but still I told myself I’ve got nothing to lose and besides, I was there already. Because of the company name, I thought they were a big company with a nice office and all but NO! they have a really small room that was just subdivided to make it appear bigger. When I entered the office, it was literally empty until I saw a guy in business attire inside a small room. He called me and got my resume. Basically, we were the only ones inside the office. He conducted an interview and scheduled me for an orientation with another employee 2 days after which should run from 9am to 5pm. He said that after the said time the employee and I shall return to the office and only after that will I know if I am already hired. He asked me to wear make up and business attire for the orientation which made me feel like “Am I selling something?” That’s when it crossed my mind that he was like hiring me for a promodizer position.

BOTTOM LINE: “Management Trainee” is obviously misleading.

almost got myself in the same situation yesterday