A SPY AMONG US!! BROTHERS BEWARE....

[REE1993]

First, I find it very hard to believe that any hiring manager would say such a thing.

Second, you have a warped sense of brotherhood. Simply being a member of a GLO should not supercede the experience, potential, and skills of other applicants. Is this your first job?

Originally Posted by BROTHERSKEEPER

I spoke the the executive/frat last night in regards to the interview. I was advised that I was obviously very competitive for the position. However, his hands were tied by his boss who basically instructed him to hire the individual who was hired based on ties with the indiviual's father in the department.

This ship has sailed. I'm on to my next career move.

[yangstar]

Originally Posted by BROTHERSKEEPER

I've moved on to plan B, but I would have appreciated this information prior to the interview. I would not have wasted my time and their time. The truth hurts.

This ship has sailed. I'm on to my next career move.

Yes the truth hurts, yet you act as if you haven't learned anything at all. There's a real world out there and nothing should be granted for, especially assuming that because you're a part of a GLO that you're going to be handed a job. I wish you luck on your next job interview!

[pinkies up]

I'm still confused as to why someone would put their whole career on the back of a member of their organization, and on top of that, place their organization in the "maybe" column if given the job???? I have been hired by Sorors and other sistergreeks and not hired by them; however, AKA has nothing to do with me being a teacher. My sorority is seperate from my job and quite frankly, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. owes me nothing. It's my responsibility to do what I vowed to do in my ritual, not get mad at a Soror and my sorority because she didn't hire me. Better luck next time.

[YardStick]

Originally Posted by BROTHERSKEEPER

Greetings Brothers,

I recently interviewed for a position within the company I have worked for over ten years now. The position was in another department headed by an executive who also happened to be an ALPHA. We touched basis on both of us being Alphas. I also followed the necessary steps outlined by this executive four months earlier leading up to this interview. To make a long story short, I was shocked to find out I was not selected for the position after the interview. I was qualified for the position and had an outstanding interview based on the feedback following the interview. In addition, I was not the only Alpha to interview for the position. The part that really hurt, the BROTHER hired a white male. This has caused me to question my allegiance to Alpha Phi Alpha. I thought the purpose was to reach back and help one another. If not another Alpha Man, another black male if better qualified for the job.

What up with the spy among us?? Has anyone experienced this same type of situation. I need help to get through this situation. I want to return in my pin and letters.

Hello,

I wanted to ignore this post BUT something about THIS post is annoying my spirit and I must address it.

1) Brotherskeeper, I know it is hard to verify over the 'net, Nonetheless, If YOU ARE a BRO. I would be the 1st here to "GRIP" you. BUT If YOU AINT I would be the 1st to CHIN CHECK you! Albiet, you might want to put your info on the new members thread.

2) As a brother previously stated, It not what Alpha can do for you it is about what you can do for Alpha. I am sure the brother with whom you interviewed tried his best to get you in but the final decision may have not lied with him.

3) The fact that you would return your pin and letters based on this. QUESTIONABLE

[DSTCHAOS]

[christiangirl]

Like most threads on GC, I seem to have stumbled onto this one by accident, but it's come as a pleasantly entertaining surprise, so I figure I'll give it a whirl.

Originally Posted by BROTHERSKEEPER

I spoke the the executive/frat last night in regards to the interview. I was advised that I was obviously very competitive for the position. However, his hands were tied by his boss who basically instructed him to hire the individual who was hired based on ties with the indiviual's father in the department. I've moved on to plan B, but I would have appreciated this information prior to the interview. I would not have wasted my time and their time. The truth hurts.

This ship has sailed. I'm on to my next career move.

I can understand the unwelcome feelings toward that hindsight; I'd be angry, too. I'm glad you know the truth and that you are moving on. I pray that you find what is better suited for you, as this obviously was not the right place--not with such goings-on that were displeasing to you. I think it may have been a blessing in disguise because you were not feeling how things were run from the jump. Keep searching and you'll find something wonderful. However, I don't think it's the runnings of corporations that need your attention. If the disappointment of not getting a job made you take your limited knowledge of another man's character, compare it with his affiliation and jump to that many conclusions, you might have something in yourself to re-evaluate. What's more, if this situation was enough to make you want to walk away from what you once held so dear and, presumably, worked so hard for, then that is a situation you may want to re-evaluate as well. That one sentence about returning you "pin and letters" said a lot and, if you don't mind my saying so, if you're not going to listen to the advice other Greeks are posting(you might, but if you don't), at least listen to what your actions are saying and see if the thoughts and feelings you projected were ones that you possess and, if so, why on earth even consider such a permanent decision over such a short-lived situation. Outside of that, I'm not qualified to advise you further since I'm not Greek, so I'll end the psycho-babble here. Best wishes!