We placed an advert for heavy mining equipment mechanics. This was in 2010, I think.
We did a shortlist and had a lot of impressive CVs and a few average ones. Interviews were scheduled.
We grouped the candidates into batches, and interviewed them a batch per day due to the numbers.
On one of the days the batch had brilliant CVs with impressive certificates and experiences.
One after the other they came in. Impressive CVs didn’t translate into impressive performances.
They fumbled and their answers were all over the place. At the end of that day, we hired only one person.
Here is what may surprise you.
The person we hired had only basic education certificate and had no prior mining experience.
He was trained in “Kumasi Magazine”, an artisanal hub in Ghana. He barely spoke English.
But he was impressive. He understood how things worked. He exhibited a refreshing attitude.
On paper, he nearly did not make the cut. But in reality, he was the only one who got hired.
See, on paper there were better soldiers to fight Goliath, but he was killed by David the shepherd.
Whatever you are doing now, herding sheep, sweeping the streets or learning a trade by the road side;
Do it with every strength in you. One day the universe will shine its light on you, lift you up, and give you a breakthrough.
Have a great week. Steve
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