Chapter 59
Trodded “Yes.”
“Your resume is impressive and aligns well with our company’s requirements. You can head back new and wait for further notice,” one of the interviewers said.
d again, stood up, and was about to leave when the man sitting at the head of the table called out, “Walt a moment.”
I nodded a
dback The nameplate in front of ham indicated his name was bardd Bakes, the HR manager.
1turned b
“Mr. Baker, is there something else? Lasked.
“Your qualifications don’t meet our standards. There’s no need to wait for further notice. Perhaps you should consider other companies. This position isn’t a good fit for you, Dad said dismissively, waving his hand
I stared at him, taken aback. The two other interviewers exchanged surprised glances as wel
Typically, candidates weren’t told outright during an interview that they weren’t suitable. It was standard procedure to gather all applications, compare qualifications, and then decide on the best fit David’s behavior was unorthodox, to say the least.
“Mr. Baker, ban’t this inappropriate?” the woman sitting next to him whispered, lowering ber voice. “Mr. Hastings specifically instructed us to forward all candidate information to him for the final selection.”
1 felt reassured to hear that
“Mr. Hastings might have given those instructions, but we still need to conduct our own screening If Mr. Hastings has to handle every detall personally, what’s the point of having an HR department?” David said in a firm tone.
David’s authoritative stance left the other interviewers no choice but to stay silent. They looked at me apologetically but didn’t dare contradict him.
His attitude only fucked in determination. “Could you tell me where I went wrong in the interview? asked calmly.
“Nothing specific, Your qualifications just don’t meet our company’s standards,” David replied with a cold expression, glancing at me bristly
His answer was vague and evasive.
I nodded, turned around, and walked out without making a fuss.
I ran into Elena at the elevator. To be more accurate, Elena was waiting for me.
“How did it go, Serena? Being first in the written test didn’t help you much, did it? You still got rejected,” she sneered, her arms crossed over her chest
frowned, looking her over. “Was this your doing? You didn’t even take the written test but still managed to get to the interview stage. You must’ve pulled some strings. Elena smirked, her tone smug. “There isn’t a man I can’t control. Once you’ve got them wrapped around your finger, getting a job is child’s play.”
I wanted to laugh at the absurdity of her confidence.
“What are you laughing at? she snapped, glaring at me,
“I’m laughing at how clueless you are. I’d bet you won’t even get through Hastings Group’s front door,” I replied coolly.
“What’s that supposed to mean? Elena’s expression shifted, her eyes narrowing with suspicion
The elevator reached the ground floor, and I stepped out without answering,
“Serena, what do you mean? You’re jealous, aren’t you? You’re jealous that I might get a job at Hastings Group!” she demanded, hurrying after me.
“Jedous of what, exactly? i know exactly what’s on your mind. David is just a stepping stone Your real target is Alex, isn’t it?” I asked, giving her a skeptical look
Her face twisted with fury as uncovered her true intrations. She hissed, “That’s nonsense!”
