Recall the story of the Nigerian graduate Alfred Ajani
who held up sign advertising his skills to commuters at Waterloo Station in
London? Read HERE.
The story has ended a good way as he has just landed his
dream job. The 22 year old had feared he was getting nowhere after
unsuccessfully applying for more than 300 jobs following his graduation in May
so he took the direct approach - to intercept passing city workers at the busy
London station last month, holding a sign saying: 'Marketing Graduate - Please
ask for a CV'. That step saw him inundated with job interviews.
Alfred has resumed a marketing role at recruitment agency
at the Asoria Group yesterday September, 8th which is just yards
from the spot where he once stood looking for a job. He said about the new job:
‘The director walked past me when he saw me that morning,
but later got in contact through [the website] Linked In. The company said they
were looking for someone with out of the box ideas and so they were keen to get
me in. The job is one I wouldn't have got if I hadn't gone to the station that
morning, so I advise anyone out there who is in the same position I was to
think of more direct ways to speak to employers.”
In recognition of the fame his stunt
brought him, Alfred's new colleagues made special T-shirts with his
photo on them to welcome him on his first day.
CONGRATULATION!!!!
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