Chapter 42
Anastasia waited for the lady outside to leave before she came out of the toilet stall.
As she washed her hands, sellâdoubt crept in
She wondered, if others could get a shot by bribing, did she still stand a chance?
Just then, Monica called to ask about the interview.
Anastasia told Monica about what had happened, âMonica, do you think Iâm overconfident? Everyone who came for the interview was incredibly brilliant, some even got a chance through bribery, do I still have a shot?â
Monica didnât think it was a problem, âAna, chill, youâre gonna be just fine.â
Who could compete with Anastasiaâs background?
After all, she had the backing of the CEO of Elysian Technologies.
Monica was stoked when she learned that Anastasia was going to interview at Elysian Technologies. Even though she couldnât figure out what Herman was up to, at least he hadnât let Anastasia down so far.
Getting Anastasia into Elysian Technologies was an endorsement in itself.
Anastasia took it as a comfort, âBy the way, I guess most of the women here today are here for the CEO of Elysian Technologies, not the interviewâ Those women are chasing rainbows, the CEO of Elysian Technologies is out of their league.â Monica teased, âMaybe the CEO already has someone special, the world just doesnât know yet.â
Anastasia didnât care about the CEO of Elysian Technologiesâ private life. Even if she passed the interview, it was unlikely she would ever meet the CEO.
Anastasia checked the time, âI gotta go, no matter the outcome, Iâm gonna give it a shot. Iâll catch up with you later.â
After hanging up, Anastasia headed to the waiting area. She hadnât gotten a good look at the woman who had bribed the interviewer in the stall.
In front of Anastasia was Lauren Mill. Lauren emerged from her interview in just a few minutes.
Anastasia asked, âThat was quick! Howâd it go?â
Lauren shrugged, âNot sure.â
âDarn it, if you with your amazing credentials are not sure, then Iâm screwed.â
Anastasia immediately became nervous as a voice came from the room. âNext!â
It was Anastasiaâs turn.
Lauren said, âAnastasia, good luck.â
Anastasia grabbed her resume and hurried in.
She wasnât very confident outside the door, but once she stepped in, she had completely adjusted her attitude and appeared very confident.
Success or not, the key was to have the guts.
Anastasia greeted the four interviewers modestly, âHi, Iâm Anastasia, hereâs my resume.â
Anastasia handed over her resume. The interviewers had already interviewed many people and were a bit worn out, but when they saw Anastasiaâs resume, they perked up
The HRâs requirement was at least a high school degree, but all the candidates were topânotch graduates.
A high school graduate applying for the job, was she asking for trouble?
Anastasia was the only one with just a high school degree among the candidates.
One of the female interviewers asked uncertainly, âAnastasia? 25 years old, with only a high school degree? Is there a printing mistake?â
That was a polite way of putting it.
Anastasia nodded seriously, âNo, thereâs no mistake. I only have a high school degreeâ
The interviewers were a bit puzzled. A high school graduate applying for the job, was she wasting their time?
One of the male interviewers didnât even look at Anastasia, he crumpled her resume and threw it in the trash, scolding. What the hell is HR department doing, even inviting high school graduates to interview! Next!â
This act was a slap in the face to Anastasiaâs self esteem.
Anastasiaâs face turned sour, she lifted her head and said firmly but respectfully. âBased on your companyâs hiring requirements, a high school degree is enough for the interview. I understand that a degree is important, but itâs not everything You havenât seen my design sketches, how do you know Iâm not capable?â
That was Anastasiaâs character. She could back down normally, but if someone doubted her abilities, she would be driven to prove them wrong.
The male interviewer scoffed, âYou, a high school graduate, what do you know about jewelry design? I bet you canât even tell the difference between a gem and glassâ
Anastasia was furious and was about to retort when the door behind her was suddenly pushed open. All four interviewers stood up, their faces showing
respect.