Chapter 05: Talent is as abundant as mountains and seas
The middle-aged person at the back of the counter looked in surprise at the plain-looking Shuanglang who had squeezed to the front.
In a crowded place, it is inevitable to step on others; after all, the talent market is fundamentally a market where one steps on others.
"No one is hiring male secretaries, and I can't sit in an office, so I can only do something else, and the threshold for marketing positions is low." Shuang Lang spoke up, and the three people at the recruitment desk exchanged smiles, finding that this person was quite articulate. Normally, such a resume would be politely declined, but in that instant, they decided to keep him. They casually flipped through the resume and asked, "Do you have similar work experience? That is indeed an advantage. What kind of marketing did you do before?"
However, when that girl gets angry, she becomes even more captivating. With a twist of her body, there is a different allure; the swing of her long braid, the posture of her narrow waist and wide hips, and her exquisite curves draw the handsome man's gaze, making it dart left and right. With just a few steps, she resembles a sprite, ready to vanish into the crowd
I can't believe it. Just take a look for yourself; over 400 booths were already packed with people before 9 o'clock, clustered in front of the advertising companies' introductions like piles of tomatoes, jostling for space. The crowd in front of the booths was so dense it was as impenetrable as tightly bound celery. If you were to look down from the 18th floor of the talent market building, your gaze would be met with a sea of people, a dark mass that would send shivers down your spine. Being in the midst of it would truly be a tragedy; people surrounding you on all sides, the air filled with a cacophony of sounds, different scents wafting by, and anxious, restless, and tense faces all around. Everyone would be thinking to themselves: 2012 has arrived, and this is about as good as it gets.
Waved, squeezed through the crowd, and slipped into gaps
Thank you... thank you..." Shuai Lang bowed to several recruiters, his face displaying a strong air of flattery, attempting to leave a good impression and *image* book. Seeing this, a few of them nodded with smiles, and only then did he step back and squeeze out of the exhibition booth. The first thing he did upon leaving the booth was to use his resume book as a fan, vigorously fanning his face. Even though he had become quite seasoned in this place, every time he came here, he would end up drenched in sweat. Previously, he felt a bit nervous, but now it was quite overwhelming.
Shuailang was momentarily taken aback, calling out "Hey, hey... wait a moment," while running forward. He quickly stepped in front of the young lady, extending both hands to block her path. The young lady, seemingly on guard, took a step back. Shuailang had originally intended to revert to being a gentleman and offer a polite apology. However, upon encountering the young lady's expression, which was a mix of grievance, indignation, and even a hint of embarrassment, he was momentarily stunned. He felt that the apology would not be sufficient to win her favor, so he decided to take a different approach and unexpectedly pointed at her, saying:
What should be done? There are many girls with big chests and little brains, but the one in front of me clearly does not belong to that type. Moreover, at first glance, she has no good impression of you. Those beautiful, captivating big eyes are glaring at Shuanglang with anger, as if she wishes to pierce through the person who stepped on her foot without even offering an apology.
Once again taking advantage of the situation, Shuai Lang engaged in a few casual exchanges with a recruiter from the company. He felt that the other party had a rather favorable impression of him, and perhaps he could indeed find a place to settle down. While he was busy pushing his way out of the crowd after submitting his resume, he was either a bit too pleased with himself or simply not paying attention. Just as he squeezed out of the crowd, a sharp female voice exclaimed "Ah!" and a stack of resumes scattered all over the ground. It was a young lady who, having been accidentally stepped on and bumped into by Shuai Lang, bent down in pain.
As someone jostled, another turned around and shouted displeased, "Hey... what are you pushing for?"
I bumped into someone, and it was a woman. So what if it was a woman? Handsome. Looking at the scene, it was clear that he didn't take it seriously and merely glanced back. One shouldn't expect any romantic encounters in this place; those who dare to make a living here are either dinosaur girls or shrewish women. Besides, even if there are beautiful women, what does it matter? A whole group of young men are struggling to make ends meet; who has the time to cherish and pity the fairer sex? If they don't openly scold you for not having eyes, that would be considered polite. A whole group of young men are struggling to make ends meet; who has the time to cherish and pity the fairer sex? If they don't openly scold you for not having eyes, that would be considered polite.
The appearance is such, yet there are also restless individuals in this environment. Shai Lang is one of them. Although he is not tall, theoretically he has no advantages to leverage in this situation. However, reality often contradicts theory. This seemingly unremarkable individual moves effortlessly among various recruitment booths, clear in his objectives and precise in his actions, unlike those who have just graduated or are still in school, wandering aimlessly in the job market, completely lost.
Certainly not recognized, the young woman was one hundred percent sure, her eyes widened, and she took a step back in extreme caution, crossing her arms, using her resume as a shield, embodying the standard posture of someone wary of a potential predator
It was a jolt from the little girl, indeed, a jolt from that gaze
Are you foolish? Attractive girls are hard to pursue, and even those who are not particularly attractive may not be easy to win over. The handsome young man inadvertently revealed a hint of his true self and was immediately ignored by the girl.
It is said that this dwarf often suffers bullying when going out. Although Shuai Lang is not tall, he has experienced much hardship in this place over the years. Upon seeing this girl, he felt a surge of compassion, especially since she did not say anything unpleasant. Shuai Lang felt a bit embarrassed and quickly crouched down. The girl, being quite reserved, instinctively moved away... Hmm. Shuai Lang's eyes darted around, noticing that this little girl had her hair styled in a large braid at the back of her head. Her appearance shifted from pitiful to strikingly vulnerable. He hurriedly picked up the resumes, haphazardly putting them together. When he finally raised his head after retrieving the books, the girl had already half-turned her waist, extending the resume towards him. Shuai Lang's eyes widened slightly, his heart skipped a beat, and he felt a tingling sensation in his eyes.
Shuai Lang is precisely the type of person who is quite unrefined and would certainly not take the initiative to admit any fault. Upon seeing a woman, especially a young girl with braids who looks like a complete novice, he was about to reprimand her for being careless. However, the words were caught in his throat because, in that moment, the girl who had squatted down to rub her foot merely let out a startled cry, furrowing her brow in slight pain, yet she did not utter a single complaint, appearing very timid and fearful.
There is quite a variety, including beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic; newspapers, covering educational and entertainment categories; health products aimed at prolonging the lives of the elderly, beauty for women, kidney supplements for men, and cognitive enhancement for children, I have nearly encountered them all... Clothing, including men's wear, women's wear, sportswear, maternity wear, and children's wear, I have promoted them all... Additionally, I have also engaged in marketing planning and promotion for individual products such as cooking oil, deep-sea fish, and automotive lubricants, and I am very confident in promoting the health equipment produced by your company...
She is not a beauty, but possesses a touch more charm than a beauty. Her face is small and delicate, with a tiny pimple still emerging on her left forehead. Her long, jet-black hair shines as it wraps around her neck, cascading onto her shoulders. Her expression is timid, and her eyes are particularly large and bright. She wears a light-colored top paired with dark pants, which makes her appear somewhat slender. The hand of Shuai Lang, who is handing over his resume, freezes in mid-air. No matter how one looks at it, it reminds one of the song "There is a girl in the village named Xiao Fang, with a pair of beautiful big eyes and long, thick braids." Her eyes are particularly large and bright, and her outfit makes her seem a bit thin. As Shuai Lang's hand remains suspended, he cannot help but think of the song. Reflecting on this, he muses that there are many beauties in the city now, all flirtatious, coy, and open, yet it is rare to find someone with such a village girl vibe dressed like this. With this thought, Shuai Lang's eyes gleam again, and he runs his tongue around his lips, inhaling sharply as if he has discovered new prey.
Fan yourself to cool down, continue to squeeze in among the crowd, find openings, and hand out resumes
Apart from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, among the second-tier cities, Zhongzhou, with a population of over 7 million, is considered significant. In this city, the places with the highest number of people are the agricultural trade market and the talent market. The agricultural products in the agricultural trade market outnumber the people, while the number of individuals in the talent market exceeds that of the agricultural products in the agricultural trade market. The serious consequences of the expansion of university admissions and the unrestricted use of fertilizers, pesticides, and ripening agents are fundamentally similar: poor quality, excessive quantity, and severe backlog.
Oh? You are majoring in Secretarial Studies? Are you applying for a marketing position?
I know you
Shuailang, while speaking, noticed a vacancy for a marketing manager at a company. With a quick glance, he spotted an opportunity amidst the crowd gathered at the recruitment booth and, without much grace, squeezed his way in.
Indeed, it is a petite young lady, squatting on the ground, of very short stature, rubbing her feet while continuously picking up the scattered resumes.
This gentleman clearly did not perceive the intentions of the tall and handsome man. He cast a sympathetic glance at the shorter man, slightly shifted his body, and increased the torque of his head by a few centimeters. However, he did not see anyone pushing in behind him, and it became clear that there was a shameless queue-jumper. When he turned around to question him, he was taken aback to find that the person had already squeezed in two positions ahead and was now standing in front of the recruitment desk. Work experience is important, but the experience of job searching is even more crucial; this is the difference. The bespectacled man was so furious that he could only stare in disbelief, unable to take action. It became clear that there was a shameless queue-jumper. When he turned around to question him, he was taken aback to find that the person had already squeezed in two positions ahead and was now standing in front of the recruitment desk. Work experience is important, but the experience of job searching is even more crucial; this is the difference. The bespectacled man was so furious that he could only stare in disbelief, unable to take action.
The job market is just like this; this place is like that, regardless of gender, and there is no need for politeness with anyone. As I walked along, glancing left and right, I passed through several stalls and then saw a recruitment sign for a relatively unknown beverage distribution company. Without further ado, Shuai Lang spotted a gap in the crowd and squeezed in like a mountain rat. This maneuver was something Shuai Lang had mastered; it was evident that not only was he moving his body, but his feet were also in motion, his hips swaying, and his hands were busily pushing, kicking, or nudging anyone in his way. As long as he took advantage of the chaos to squeeze in, he would surely rise to the front of the crowd. This skill was honed from a young age, whether it was squeezing onto a bus, jostling in the school cafeteria, or navigating the job market over the years. Ordinary people were mere competitors, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself at the recruitment table.
"Nonsense, I don't know you at all"
Shuailang's mouth was non-stop, making the recruiters and the observing candidates chuckle incessantly. From the sound of his voice, it seemed this guy had sold just about everything except for himself. Before Shuailang could finish his act, the middle-aged man behind the recruitment desk smiled and waved his hand, signaling Shuailang to stop: "Alright, leave your resume, wait for the interview notification, next one..."
He was a bespectacled man, holding his resume high in his hand, glaring at Shuai Lang. However, it was evident that he was just a student who had recently entered the scene, the type who dared to complain but not to lose his temper. Shuai Lang pointed behind him, instantly displaying a pained expression on his face, and pretentiously shouted: "Oh dear... the ones behind are pushing me, brothers, make way... I'm being crushed..."
However sharp a woman's insight may be, it cannot penetrate a man's thick skin. Moreover, this angry remark, clear and resonant, instantly made Shuai Lang's heart bloom with joy. Not only was he not deterred, but he also stepped forward, as if he truly knew this young lady and was about to speak up...
Just as he was about to strike up a conversation, an unexpected incident occurred! Hmph! Faced with those two shining eyes, the young lady let out a heavy snort, reached out to reclaim her resume, then shot him a glare filled with anger, turned around, and walked away.