Knowing Victoria, Susie sent the résumé back after making corrections. "All done. I've fixed it for you."
Victoria downloaded and reviewed it. It didn't seem all that different. Things were just worded a little differently.
"A résumé is like a raw photo straight from the camera. You have to learn to add some filters and edits." Susie knew Victoria was highly capable but not skilled at self-promotion.
In other words, Victoria was the type to quietly work hard and let her results speak for herself.
But the professional world wasn't like school, and good grades weren't enough. In many companies, the higher-ups valued social skills more than job performance.
Even if someone wasn't the best at their work, their ability to navigate office politics could still earn them promotions.
"Seriously, do you want to work for me? I can make you an artist, a model, an influencer, or whatever you want. You compose music, don't you? I can get a singer to collaborate with you." Susie made a sincere offer.
"No thanks." Victoria wasn't interested in being in the public eye. She didn't want her personal life scrutinized and just wanted to live an ordinary life.
"I bet if I told you to quit job hunting and that I'd support you financially, you'd refuse too." Susie sighed and knew how stubborn Victoria was, so she didn't push further. "Fine then. Keep looking, but if it doesn't work out, come to me."
Victoria agreed and submitted more job applications with the revised résumé after hanging up.
To her surprise, it worked. She received multiple interview invitations within a short time.
As if her unlucky streak had finally ended, her interviews went smoothly as she effortlessly passed the first and second rounds.
But something strange happened—every single final interview ended in rejection.
"My apologies. After a comprehensive evaluation, we found that your skills don't match the position. You did not pass the final round."
"Ms. Victoria Smith, we regret to inform you that you did not pass our final interview."
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