Sunday, June 29, 2008

Victorious and Jobless

Lately a lot of good things have been going on in my life. I have a bunch of job interviews that I like. And I keep passing the job exams I am taking. Although I am quite sure these companies won't even think of getting me.
I took my exam at Monde Nissin 2 weeks ago. I wasn't expecting to pass, to tell you honestly. I thought what the hell I might as well take the exam and not expect them to call back. But after a week I was called and I had my interview last Friday. They said I have to wait one more week to determine the results and I am not expecting to pass but getting that far sent shivers down my spine.
I took another exam last Saturday for Proctor and Gamble, probably the barometer of excellence in companies. I wasn't supposed to go because I was expecting to fail the exam. When I got there, there was a lot of applicants of all ages. From fresh college graduates to 30 somethings trying to find a new job. When I got the test paper my initial thought was.. I am fucked! It was very difficult. So I went in and just took wild guesses in most of the items. I wasn't even reading the questions. I finished 30 minutes early because I didn't read the whole thing and was just taking guesses. We were told to stay another 20 minutes so they could check the exam. I thought I should go because it was just a waste of time. I didn't want to wait for them to announce the results because I was certain I failed. But I waited anyway just for the heck of it and my name was probably the 3rd or 4th to be called. I got the paper and I was surprised to pass. I was in shock for like an hour. It was bewildering. So now I am waiting for their email as to what is the next step in my application.
Even though I had these unbelievable experiences lately, I am scared shitless. I know full well these companies won't take me because there are graduates of the prestigious schools in the country that have more credentials than an ordinary student from one of the lesser colleges. But I am taking it as a learning experience. I gained a little confidence from these little victories that I had. Now if only I could translate these to real jobs....

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