A Nigerian woman has opened up about her frustrating job search journey, revealing that she was rejected 22 times after applying for positions at several top banks and companies in the country. The lady, identified as @lisas_dlite on TikTok, shared a list of the 22 positions she applied for, which included roles such as graduate trainee, relationship manager, and client service.
List of Companies and Rejections
Among the companies she applied to were Zenith Bank, Access Bank, OPay, PalmPay, First Bank, Stanbic IBTC, PWC, and Deloitte. Her TikTok post was captioned: “You think you can hurt me? Well, jokes on you. I got rejected 22 times already this year.” She added: “I promise I’m not crying. I am Tiredddddddd. I am Exhausted. Should I just focus on running a business? Should I push further and not give up just yet? Omo! I don’t even make it to the examination or interview stage. Am I doing something wrong? Or maybe I am not just a good fit? I am Tired bro!”
Online Reactions and Advice
The post sparked a wave of comments from social media users. Nene advised: “You’re almost there girl, one pro tip. Edit your CV to reflect the job description. You’ve got this..” dmjofficial01 said: “lol, this is like pretty normal. Just find one interesting movie to step down the rejection and continue applying the following day.” MAN IS ARMANII suggested: “Check for new Banks like Lotus, parallex Bank, Taj, Tatum expand banks and be active on Linkdln.” Pearl commented: “I’m so sorry about this …I know it’s frustrating, but please don’t give up?..Keep applying and maybe find out if you’re not doing something right… check their requirements.. check your CV and make the necessary adjustment . I’m rooting for you, and very soon, you’ll have every reason to smile.” Manuel Nelson noted: “Sometimes it’s not just about cv adjustment..my cv have been confirmed to new good several times but nothing keeps coming.” __zinnyskitchen__ added: “If you’re getting too many rejections, go back and reflect .. there may be something wrong also back it up with prayers . Wishing you the best in your job hunt.”
Broader Context of Job Hunting
This story is part of a larger trend of Nigerian graduates facing difficulties in securing jobs. In a related story, another lady who had written NNPC, KPMG, and EY recruitment exams shared her experience. Meanwhile, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) intern celebrated her internship at KPMG, highlighting the value of such opportunities. The reactions to the lady's post show both empathy and practical advice from the online community, reflecting the challenges many young Nigerians face in the competitive job market.
