Ashley went inside to inquire about the job opening. When the recruiter asked her about her resume, it dawned upon her. She had forgotten to bring it.
Ashley bit her lips and smiled as her cheeks were flaming with embarrassment. "Err...I'm sorry. I forgot to bring my resume, could you please..."
Ashley was interrupted before she could finish her words. "Why did you come here without a resume? Don't waste our time. Come back only if you have your resume in your hand. Don't you see many people waiting behind you, eager to get this job? Don't apply for a job if you're not serious about it," the recruiter grunted.
"That's right. Who comes for a job interview without a resume?" "Get out of the way. There are so many people waiting in line."
"Get out of the way," everyone started to protest as they were annoyed by Ashley being there.
Ashley apologized to the man and squeezed herself out of the crowd.
Tony looked up and saw Ashley walking out. He straightened up and asked, "How did it go?"
Ashley threw her hands up in exasperation.
Before Ashley could say anything, Tony cut her off. He thought that the recruiter had turned her down and he didn't want Ashley to be embarrassed by saying it out loud. "Don't worry. There are plenty of companies here. We can take it slow- one step at a time. I'm sure that you'll find a good job soon. If you can't find one today, we can try tomorrow. I will come with you again." Tony smiled.
"Thank you, Tony," Ashley smiled gratefully.
"Err...I didn't fail in the interview. I forgot to bring a resume." She bit her lip. "Well, it looks like I can't get a job today without a resume. Let's go back home so that I can prepare a resume before continuing my job search."
Tony averted his eyes, trying to hide his embarrassment. He had concluded that Ashley was upset because she had failed in the interview and had advised her at length about not losing hope. He felt stupid.
"So shall we go back now?" Ashley asked, cocking her head to the side.
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bag and thanked Collin.
Collin waved his hand and smiled in return.
"Bye. I'll wait for your resume." He smiled and walked back to join his colleagues.
Ashley waited until he was out of sight. Once he was gone, Ashley turned around and smiled at Tony. "Well, let's go too."
Tony pursed his lips and nodded thoughtfully. When they were out of the building he looked at Ashley. "Do you know him?"
Ashley frowned and shook her head. "No, I don't. Why what's wrong?"
Tony rubbed his forehead and said, "Well, it's a little weird, isn't it?
He had run all the way to see you and hire you for the job. I mean he hasn't met you before and has no clue about your experience or talent, yet he wants to hire you. Don't you think it's strange?"
Ashley pursed her lips and thought about what Tony had said. It seemed a little weird to her as well.
"I don't know. No one but your family knows me here.
But his business card looks genuine. Well, let me have a look at it when we get back. I'll check what kind of company it is."
"Yeah, okay. Anyway, be careful. Don't get cheated by scammers."
Ashley wanted to laugh but she was touched by Tony's concern. "Okay, I'll be careful. Don't worry."
Ashley would always be cautious after what happened to her the last time. That was an important lesson in life that she had learned.