Binary Hearts

5| The Interview 💌

"Sir! This is the information of the lady you asked for," the bodyguard said, handing a folder to Chidi Okoye, who was sitting comfortably in his office.

"You're dismissed," Chidi Okoye replied with a wave of his hand. He carefully went through the documents on Adaora. He was impressed with every page he turned, noting her qualifications and achievements. His expression softened when he read about her being an orphan.

He picked up the landline phone on his desk. "Contact those we assigned for the interview. The interview is tomorrow," he said before hanging up. He made another call. "Contact the number I sent you on your Gmail."

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Ada's phone buzzed, interrupting her concentration. She answered the call, her heart racing when she heard the voice on the other end.

"Hello, is this Miss Adaora?"

"Yes, this is Adaora. Who am I speaking with?" she asked, a mix of curiosity and hope in her voice.

"This is Mr. Okoye's office. You've been specially invited for an interview tomorrow."

Ada's eyes widened in surprise. "Thank you! I will be there."

She quickly found Tunde, who was engrossed in his work. "Tunde! Guess what? I got a special invitation for an interview at Okoye's company!"

Tunde's face remained neutral, though he forced a smile. "That's great news, Ada. Congratulations."

Ada noticed his lack of enthusiasm but decided not to let it dampen her spirits. She spent the rest of the day preparing meticulously for the interview, reviewing her portfolio and practicing potential questions. Meanwhile, Tunde buried himself in his own work, aware that Ada's opportunity meant he needed to focus more on his own projects.

The next day arrived quickly. Ada felt a mix of nerves and excitement as she walked into Okoye's company. The lobby was buzzing with other candidates, each looking anxious and focused. She took a deep breath and approached the receptionist.

"Hi, I'm Adaora. I'm here for the interview."

"Welcome, Adaora. Please take a seat. We'll call you shortly," the receptionist said with a polite smile.

As she waited, Ada observed the other candidates being called in one by one. She could hear snippets of their interviews through the partially open door.

"Tell us about your experience in UI/UX design," one interviewer asked a young man.

"I've worked on several projects, including redesigning the interface for a local e-commerce site, which resulted in a 20% increase in user engagement," he replied confidently.

Another candidate was asked about their problem-solving skills. "Can you describe a time when you faced a significant challenge in your work and how you overcame it?"

The woman hesitated before responding, "There was a time when our client demanded a complete overhaul of the design just before the launch. I had to work overtime, coordinating with my team to ensure we met the deadline while maintaining the quality of our work."

Finally, it was Ada's turn. She took a deep breath and walked into the interview room, greeted by three stern-faced panelists. Mrs. Abosede, a senior interviewer, seemed particularly severe.

"Good morning. Please have a seat," Mrs. Abosede said curtly.

"Thank you," Ada replied, sitting down and smoothing her skirt nervously.

"We've reviewed your resume. Can you tell us more about your experience with UI/UX design?" one of the interviewers asked.

Ada launched into her well-prepared response. "I've worked on various projects, from mobile apps to web platforms. My most recent project involved creating an intuitive interface for an educational app, which significantly improved user retention and engagement."