Chapter 07: A Good Match Between Men and Women Makes Job Hunting Less Exhausting

A manager dressed in a suit and wearing a name badge stands in front of two individuals, followed closely by a security guard who is glaring at them with a fierce expression.

Maintaining her usual quietness and reserve, she did not argue with Shuai Lang. The more he observed her, the more he felt that this junior had a truly good character. However, such a personality is also a major drawback in job hunting. After handing in two more resumes, Shuai Lang noticed that Wang Xue Na appeared somewhat uneasy. As soon as someone came out, he began to guide her while walking. "Xue Na, it's not that I want to single you out, but you can be shy, just don't feel embarrassed. The economy in Zhongzhou is becoming increasingly developed. It's not just our city; graduates from hundreds of universities across the province and the country are flocking here. The job market has no off-peak season throughout the year; it is always crowded. If you are too shy to speak up, how can you expect others to have the time to discover your strengths and advantages? Speak boldly; it’s best to leave them dizzy with your words."

After several searches with no sign of anyone, she reluctantly leaned against the wall made of aluminum panels in the corridor. This senior was no different from the classmate beside him who was being overly flattering; however, after a busy morning, it was evident that he was genuinely trying to help her. Yet, she had not sincerely expressed her gratitude, not even a proper thank you. Just moments ago, she had stood confidently in front of the recruitment booth, a joy she had intended to share with him, but now he was nowhere to be found. This shift caused Wang Xue Na's mood to plummet from joy to disappointment, leaving her feeling quite dejected. The sense of dejection intensified her physical discomfort: her legs felt sore, her calves were swollen, and her arms ached. She was drenched in sweat, all from the earlier exertion.

"What’s wrong? You don’t want to go anymore?" Shuai Lang asked in surprise

What matters is to avoid failing to find the right approach; once the method is grasped, subsequent efforts will yield twice the result with half the effort

"It's nothing, it's better than just sitting there," Wang Xue-na said softly, noticing Shuai Lang leaning forward again, instinctively tugging at his sleeve to stop him: "Wait a moment..."

However, after a brief moment, when Wang Xue Na came out, Shuai Lang raised another question. Looking at Wang Xue Na's resume, he offered some advice: "I say, Xue Na, your resume is missing some elements. Don't leave the honors section blank; add a few more items. It would be best to include any award certificates or similar achievements to enhance the impression."

Brief as it was, it brought Wang Xue-na a sense of joy. She made her way through the crowd with determination, rubbing her slightly sore legs and arms, carefully contemplating the words of the recruiting organization. It seemed that "waiting for the interview notification" and "waiting for the interview time notification" carried completely different implications. Just as she was about to share this good news with the senior who had guided her throughout the morning, she unexpectedly could not find him. After looking around for quite a while, she still could not spot that familiar face.

This is not my fault, Brother Wang. The last recruitment was for selling down jackets, and now the down jacket season is over. The boss has closed up shop, what am I supposed to do? It's just after the New Year, and all businesses are in a transitional phase, with opportunities so scarce. If I don't seize them, what can I do?" Shuai Lang said with a serious expression, and he was indeed referring to job hunting, justifying his actions.

Wang Xue Na was momentarily taken aback, nervously looking at Shuai Lang, wondering if there would be any consequences for disrupting the recruitment process. The young girl, feeling anxious, tightly clutched Shuai Lang's arm, fearing that he might be taken away and beaten by security. Shuai Lang, feeling the tension in his right arm, turned his head in surprise to glance at Wang Xue Na, and then smiled. He then turned his head again, looking up at the tall and sturdy security guard and administrator, chuckling and grinning foolishly. The administrator, as if recognizing a habitual offender, pointed at Shuai Lang and scolded him: "As soon as I heard someone shout that a phone was lost, I figured it must be you; nothing new here... So, are you unemployed again?"

Ah, I don't have this," Wang Xue Na said with a frown, the young girl replied honestly

The fact that this younger student did not rely heavily on him surprised Shuai Lang. He gentlemanly made a gesture of invitation, and Wang Xue Na seemed to receive a great affirmation, brushing her hand over her chest to boost her confidence. She turned back and smiled sweetly at Shuai Lang, moving directly to the back of the crowd. Indeed, after going through it, it was nothing much after all. Moreover, that senior was not far away, occasionally giving a thumbs-up and encouraging glances.

Look how fast he has grown... Shailang laughed to himself behind.

"It's nothing, not a bother." Shuai Lang patted his chest, probably not caring even if it were a hassle

As time went on, Wang Xue Na also realized that this senior had an exceptionally rich job-seeking experience. He could articulate the specifics of most positions quite well. For instance, the position of a sales manager at a cosmetics company, which offers a base salary of several thousand yuan, seems quite tempting. However, do not be deceived; when you sign the contract, it will be a responsibility-based salary linked to sales. Not to mention newcomers, even seasoned employees may struggle to sell those low-quality, overpriced, and lesser-known products. Similarly, regarding the senior clerk position at a small and medium-sized enterprise consulting company, do not believe it either. Once you get in, you will just be cleaning tables, organizing files, and doing miscellaneous tasks. At most, you might be pretty enough to stand at the reception desk, but you won't learn anything. As for positions like sales representative, sales area manager, or business supervisor, do not trust them; there are no free lunches. Even in the best companies, you have to start from the ground up. Moreover, these slightly better companies are often unwilling to hire newcomers, let alone interns. Therefore, Shuai Lang advised Wang Xue Na to look for a more reliable job, preferably one that allows direct interaction with customers, since she is studying market management. After all, she should at least have some exposure to business.

The gradually increasing noise made it impossible to hear the deep tones of the senior's Zhongzhou dialect. Wang Xue-na, who was short and lost in the crowd, truly felt the terrifying sensation described by her dormitory sisters, akin to sardines being packed together. Looking down, all she saw were feet; looking up, all she saw were hands raised high with resumes. To the left and right, there were people jostling against one another. After enduring numerous kicks and countless bumps, with her arms swelling and legs aching, she finally stood at the recruitment booth on her own for the first time. At that moment, the crowding made her forget her shyness and nervousness as she handed over her resume, fluently stating her alma mater and major. She sensed that the recruiters were not as harsh as she had anticipated. They glanced at her resume, asked a few questions about her willingness to endure hardship and her feelings about overtime, quickly looked at a few other candidates, and then simply said to wait for notification regarding the interview time before calling for the next person.

The thick-skinned Shuai Lang, who was dismissive, once again amused everyone. As he laughed, his body leaned slightly, and Wang Xue Na noticed that the two of them looked like a couple. She was still holding onto this senior whose name she didn't even know, and instinctively let go as if she had been electrocuted. While letting go, she secretly stole a glance at Shuai Lang, feeling a bit embarrassed. Fortunately, he was scratching his head and looking around as if searching for an opportunity to slip away, showing no unusual reaction. Wang Xue Na secretly calmed her flustered state and was surprised by the administrator's earlier words. Seizing a moment, she nudged Shuai Lang with her elbow and asked, "What are you thinking about? ... Senior, why did the administrator just call you a trickster?"

"No, I mean, who lost their phone?" Wang Xue Na laughed, finding it quite amusing. As she laughed, Shuai Lang's eyes narrowed into slits as he chuckled quietly, nodding slightly towards the booth. To be fair, it wasn't just the two of them who knew the high success rate of this job; there was also a crowd of men and women gathered in front of the booth, jostling to hand in various resumes. The supermarket was quite open in its hiring, looking to recruit two hundred promotional staff for books and images. Behind the booth, four or five recruiters were busy collecting resumes and inquiring about the applicants.

Huh? Where is everyone

"Tsk... why are you so honest? If you go to the typing and copying department and give them ten yuan, they can make you several honorary certificates. As long as your graduation certificate is genuine, who cares about the other things? Finding an internship now doesn't matter; when it comes to job hunting in the future, you could be starting off on the wrong foot." Shai Lang raised an eyebrow and said seriously.

Wang Xue-na still said nothing, merely lowering her head and smiling faintly. It seemed that although she held some reservations about Senior Shuai Lang's words, she was still somewhat grateful. Indeed, Shuai Lang clearly noticed the signs of their relationship becoming closer. Once again, they arrived at a relatively uncrowded recruitment booth, where Wang Xue-na casually handed the remaining two copies of her resume to Shuai Lang to hold while she squeezed in herself

"Others have not taken things too seriously, so why should you? Nowadays, even university professors engage in plagiarism, forgery, and diploma fraud. As an undergraduate, I feel no psychological pressure in doing such things. Do you know what workplace success means? The only measure of success is how many people you can deceive and how much you can trick them into believing, along with how much salary you can ultimately pocket..." Shuai Lang whispered and spoke confidently, while Wang Xue Na bit her lip and chuckled.

"Really, there's no need. We can't just cheat all morning, can we? There are only two copies left. Is it alright if I handle it myself?" Wang Xue-na raised the resume in her hand, as if seeking approval. Her words were very polite, and her expression was innocent, resembling a younger sister pleading with her older brother for a small favor, using a tone that made it hard for the other person to refuse.

This point aligns quite well with Wang Xue Na's thoughts. As the two of them talked, they nearly wandered around more than half of the recruitment booths. When they reached the recruitment booth of the Jiahe supermarket chain in the northeast corner, they almost simultaneously exchanged glances. Shuai Lang opened his eyes wide as if seeking confirmation, and Wang Xue Na nodded in agreement. This is a job with a low entry threshold and reasonable pay, more suitable for part-time work while studying. However, it is certainly quite labor-intensive. Shuai Lang noticed Wang Xue Na nodding vigorously and reminded her: "Be mentally prepared; this is a demanding job." They almost simultaneously exchanged glances again, with Shuai Lang opening his eyes wide as if seeking confirmation, and Wang Xue Na nodded in agreement. This is a job with a low entry threshold and reasonable pay, more suitable for part-time work while studying. However, it is certainly quite labor-intensive. Shuai Lang noticed Wang Xue Na nodding vigorously and reminded her: "Be mentally prepared; this is a demanding job."

Today, Wang Xue-na personally experienced this process of achieving twice the result with half the effort, becoming increasingly adept at submitting her resume. Just an hour ago, she was lingering in front of various booths, feeling either too shy or unable to squeeze in due to the crowd. After encountering a boisterous senior, she quickly managed to distribute more than half of the thirty resumes she had brought. This benefactor seemed to have exerted all efforts, not only shouting but also pushing people from behind to help her. Moreover, during the process of submitting resumes, this senior fully demonstrated the camaraderie of alumni and the grace of a senior. In the spare moments while submitting resumes, he reminded Wang Xue-na to always wear a smile when meeting recruiters, even if it meant being overly flattering; at least it would give them a sense of accomplishment. She should not think that maintaining a balance between humility and pride is a matter of integrity, as that would be foolishness. If you do not know how to ingratiate yourself, others will not regard you as a person. Wang Xue-na pouted and made a slight displeased face, remaining noncommittal.

Gazing, Shuai Lang's eyes widened in surprise, momentarily taken aback. It was indeed not insincere flattery, and he responded straightforwardly: "Alright, I will listen to you. Everything has its first time, and others cannot be relied upon; ultimately, it all depends on yourself..."

Shuailang laughed, and with a loud voice, he shouted again. Wang Xue Na, not knowing what scene she had witnessed, nervously tugged at Shuailang as if trying to stop him. However, it was already too late; the quick-tongued Shuailang had already shouted out. As the crowd stirred slightly, he pulled Wang Xue Na into the throng, but unexpectedly, she did not move. Instead, she anxiously pointed behind Shuailang. He turned around in surprise and was taken aback. This time, it was ineffective; calling the sheep had attracted the wolf. As the crowd stirred slightly, he pulled Wang Xue Na into the throng, but unexpectedly, she did not move. Instead, she anxiously pointed behind Shuailang. He turned around in surprise and was taken aback. This time, it was ineffective; calling the sheep had attracted the wolf.

A few more minutes passed, and the stifling environment made Wang Xue-na feel even more restless inside...! ... Gone. !? Just like that, gone? ... I didn't even have time to ask his surname or given name... Wang Xue-na rubbed her arms, like a lonely little deer separated from the herd, still foolishly standing in an inconspicuous corner, waiting for that kind-hearted senior to appear... Wang Xue-na rubbed her arms, like a lonely little deer separated from the herd, still foolishly standing in an inconspicuous corner, waiting for that kind-hearted senior to appear...

Isn't this deceiving?" Wang Xue-na said softly to Shuai Lang, placing her finger on her lips, her expression troubled. The two seemed to have taken a step closer to intimacy, and those who did not understand might have thought they were a couple sharing a secret conversation

Although Wang Xue-na was somewhat surprised that Shuai Lang knew the administrator of the talent market, she felt reassured upon seeing this. The administrator waved, and the security guard left, giving Shuai Lang a warning by patting him on the shoulder: "Hey, don't stir things up, there are so many people here... I mean, Xiao Hu You, can't you just find a stable job and work quietly? Why do I see you at the talent market every few days? The last time you came for recruitment was only a few months ago?"

Shuailang glanced at the management badge on his chest in the distance, and a new idea struck him as he was about to play the role of the administrator. Just as he turned around, he felt a tug on his person. When he looked back, the junior student had pulled on his bag and, with a somewhat shy smile, said, "No need, I can manage on my own."

"And the books, ah, I am unemployed and I can't find a job, I am anxious." Shuai Lang replied with a smile, but looking at it this way, it would take a ghost to be anxious.

"Enough with the banter, this place is already a headache, don't add to the chaos..." The administrator waved a hand to interrupt, too lazy to engage in idle chatter with Shuai Lang, perhaps out of consideration for the lady present who wanted to give him some face. Glancing at the pair, the administrator did not overly reprimand them, nor did he pay much attention to Shuai Lang's playful demeanor and insincere agreement. After hastily giving a few instructions, he noticed that another booth nearby was overly crowded and hurried off to maintain order. When Shuai Lang turned back, he saw Wang Xue Na blinking her big eyes at him, her fair little hand still linked with his right arm. Perhaps being relied upon by someone could evoke a sense of happiness and satisfaction. Shuai Lang smiled in a manly way, casually comforting her: "It's fine, don't be nervous, what are you nervous about? Even if we catch him, there's nothing we can do; with so many people, he can't manage them all... Hehe... We'll shout as we please in a bit."

Oh, that is a term of endearment. We, a group of seasonal salespeople, all call ourselves "Huyou." Now is not the right season; during the peak sales period, people like us, known as Huyou, are in high demand. Shai Lang came to his senses and noticed Wang Xue Na was staring at him intently, as if she were examining something. He comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I was just a bit careless earlier... If one method doesn't work, we can think of another... Right, just wait a moment, I'll go find an acquaintance among the administrators to borrow a name tag and send you directly to the front desk..."

I also want to be creative However, this varies from person to person You see, most of these people are poor students, and the only valuable thing they have besides their phones is nothing else Look, no one believes me when I shout about others Look at me Hey, whose phone is lost

Having glanced at the scene, Wang Xuena no longer found it difficult; she merely whispered to Shuai Lang with a hint of amusement, "You really lack creativity, don't you? Can't you come up with something different after an entire morning?"

The noise, the heat, the jostling... In this space where the crowd has made the air circulation poor, the momentary joy was abruptly replaced by a sudden sense of loss. A few times, Wang Xue-na turned her head unintentionally, holding onto a glimmer of hope, hoping to see that recently familiar face with its cunning eyes. However, each time she turned around, she only saw strangers, strangers with furrowed brows, confusion, and urgency. Now, she has come to realize the distinctiveness of that senior; there was no worry or tension on his face, and it seemed that this difficult environment was nothing but a piece of cake for him.