A Nigerian lady, Gifty Soma, has shared her experience applying for graduate trainee positions at top companies including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), KPMG, and Wema Bank. In a TikTok video posted under the handle @gifty.soma, she detailed the numerous recruitment examinations she has taken, also mentioning exams for the Nigerian Customs and EY.
Lady's Recruitment Exam Journey
Soma described herself as the "queen of exams," stating that despite not passing any so far, she remains determined. She captioned the video: "Feel free to call me queen of exams, this does not mean that I'm not smart and this does not define who I am, it might not happen now but I will definitely get what I want." In the comments, she revealed that she studied political science in university.
Social Media Reactions
The video triggered a wave of reactions from social media users who shared their own experiences. Lady Temi commented: "This was me in 2016? I write exams eeeh? I travelled to different places for exams. I came to a conclusion that the exams and interview were just formality. They already have their people. I Learnt a skill, started my business. They can't frustrate me." Elizabeth shared: "I passed the nnpc exam, was invited for an interview, I went for the interview and later got a rejection message from them." Minaj said: "If u like write 100 exams ..if u don't have any one helping u from inside ..oyo is your case.." Folly bhee commented: "What about PWC video recording stage and get you didn't pass this stage." OyindamolaOye recounted: "ur own better ooo. I wrote UBA exam, past first exam and second exam. Interview done and documentation done. They sent email that they will be progressing in batches. up till now, no email from them. several follow up but no response." Azeez Nofisat encouraged: "You're strong girllll! After writing Anderson exam, I stopped applying for graduate trainee." Garechelsey advised: "I admire your courage dear? But if you don't mind listening to someone that has probably gone through same route like you till someone showed me the way then here's what I have to say ….. First, focus on gaining knowledge in the areas you do not, try and take at least 1 professional cause while doing interviews, n going for exams there is CIPM for HR's ICAN for Accountants and HSE for non engineers trying to get into oil and gas."
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