As an ordinary university graduate, I sent my resume to countless companies and faced rejection after rejection. With a glimmer of hope, I submitted my application to The Ward Group, the largest publicly listed company in the city.
To my surprise, I got an interview opportunity.
The candidates alongside me were impressive – graduates from prestigious universities, both domestic and abroad.
One girl sneered when she saw my resume. “You, from a common university, think you can interview at The Ward Group? Must be a mistake by HR. You’re brave to come here, though. If you actually get the job, I’ll drink water upside down.”
I stood there, clutching my resume, feeling utterly out of place among this crowd of elites.
My cheeks burned as whispers circulated around me.
“Are you questioning the competency of The Ward Group’s HR?” I shot back, surprising even myself.
She hadn’t expected me to retaliate and quickly looked at the staff nearby, backpedaling. “I didn’t mean that.”