00:04Great. Great start, Mila. Really professional.
00:16Hi, I'm Mila Johnson. I have a two o'clock interview for the Marketing Director Precision.
00:21Yeah, let me see here. Yes, I got you right here.
00:27Give me one moment. Mr. Derek will be with you real soon.
00:31How did you hear about the position? Oh, through LinkedIn, actually.
00:34I've been researching companies that align with my values, and this one has such an excellent reputation.
00:41I'm really excited about the possibility of contributing to the team.
00:44I'd love to hear that. You know, our marketing department, they're growing rapidly, so it's really exciting.
00:49Oh yeah, I've been following your recent campaigns online.
00:52The creativity and community engagement really impressed me.
00:56Mr. Derek will be pleased to hear that. He's really involved in our hiring process from start to finish.
01:06Yeah, yes sir. She's here right now. Okay, you got it.
01:12All right. Mr. Derek's ready for you right now. Right this way.
01:32That'll be all, James. Close the door behind you when you go.
01:36Good luck. Thanks.
01:38Take a seat.
01:42Hello, Derek.
01:44Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.
01:49I'm here for the marketing director interview. I hope we can keep our personal history separate from this professional opportunity.
01:58Separate?
02:01Mila, there's no way I'm keeping anything separate. Not after what you did to me.
02:05Derek, please.
02:07You know I'm qualified for this position and I'd appreciate the chance to discuss my experience and qualifications.
02:14You always thought you were too good for everyone, didn't you? Too good for me, too good for my friends.
02:20Remember when you broke my heart and then humiliated me in front of everyone at Jake's party?
02:24That was two years ago. We've both moved on. Can we please just focus on the job requirements?
02:32Moved on? I haven't moved on. I think about it every day.
02:37You think you can just waltz in here and I'll forget what you did to me? How you made me
02:42look like a fool?
02:43My qualifications speak for themselves, okay? I have five years of successful marketing experience, including campaigns that increase brand awareness
02:51by over 40%.
02:54I remember how you used to cry over every little thing. Are you going to cry now, too? Because I
03:00would just love that.
03:05I've worked very hard to get where I am. And my portfolio shows measurable results and proven success.
03:12Look, let me just save you some time, okay? You're not going to get this job. Not now. Not ever.
03:19And as long as I'm in charge of hiring, you will never, ever work here.
03:24This interview is over. This isn't professional, Derek. Yeah. Neither was what you did to me. Get out.
03:49Oh, honey. Are you okay?
03:54Oh, yeah. I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm sorry.
03:57You don't look fine, sweetheart. Here. Take this. Mind if I sit for a minute?
04:10I... What happened in there?
04:15I probably shouldn't talk about it.
04:18Sometimes talking helps. And I'm just a cleaning lady. Who am I going to tell?
04:28Uh, the HR manager. He's my ex-boyfriend. Our relationship ended badly about two years ago. And instead of conducting
04:41a professional interview, he brought up all the personal stuff.
04:45Oh, that's terrible, honey. What kind of personal stuff?
04:51The things that happened between us. How our relationship ended and how I supposedly humiliated him.
05:01He barely looked at my qualifications and he just wanted to hurt me.
05:06That's completely inappropriate. You didn't deserve that kind of treatment.
05:11You know, and I feel like I... I... I worked so hard to get this interview. And I researched the
05:19company, prepared thoughtful questions, and organized my portfolio. None of it mattered.
05:25It matters, sweetheart. You seem like a bright, professional young woman. His behavior says nothing about you and everything about
05:36him.
05:40Here. Fix your makeup. You're too beautiful to let him see he got to you. Sometimes the people who seem
05:48to have all the power aren't the ones really in charge.
05:54What do you mean?
05:58Just something I've learned over the years. Don't give up on this company just yet. Good things come to those
06:05who deserve them.
06:09Thank you, Rosa. You've been so kind.
06:13That's what decent people do for each other.
06:16Don't worry.
06:30How'd the interview go?
06:32Let's just say we won't be seeing her again.
06:35Okay. She seemed very qualified on paper. Her resume was impressive.
06:39Yeah, she wasn't really the right fit for our company culture, though.
06:44Look, I couldn't help but overhear some of the conversation through the door. Um, it sounded, uh, very personal.
06:52I'd suggest you mind your own business, James, and focus on your own work.
06:56Of course. Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry or anything.
06:59Neela Johnson is dramatic and unprofessional. She always was. She always will be.
07:03The last thing that this company needs is someone who can't handle pressure.
07:07And James, what happens in my office stays in my office. Please, no more eavesdropping.
07:14Understood.
07:23Dude, you should have seen her face. She thought she was gonna waltz in here and get this job.
07:30Literally one of the best moments of my life. Sweet revenge, you know.
07:46Hi, Ms. Johnson? Yes. Hi, this is James Carter from earlier today, the interview.
07:53Listen, there's been a change. Um, we'd love if you're available for you to come in for a second interview.
07:59Uh, I'm sorry, what? A second interview?
08:02That's right. This is gonna be with senior management, though.
08:06And I just have to say the request that actually came from higher up.
08:10Did Derek approve this?
08:12Let's just say that the request came from the executive level.
08:16Could you come in tomorrow? Maybe 10am? The main conference room?
08:20Uh, yes. I suppose I could do that.
08:24Excellent. Okay. Alright, I'll see you tomorrow, alright? Okay.
08:39Good morning, Ms. Johnson. Right on time.
08:42Good morning. I have to admit, I'm surprised to be here.
08:46Well, I think you'll find that today's interview is gonna be far different from yesterday's.
08:52Derek's not going to be a part of this one, so...
08:54They'll just meet you in the conference room.
08:56Uh, who exactly will I be meeting with?
08:59Just say someone who can make real decisions about your future with the company.
09:10Good morning. I'm Mila Johnson, here for the interview.
09:21Good to see you, Mila.
09:23Rosa? I... I don't understand what's going on.
09:28I'm Rosa Lee, CEO and founder of this company.
09:33Wait, but you were cleaning yesterday. I saw you at the car and...
09:39I regularly go undercover as cleaning staff to observe how employees treat everyone in the company.
09:48From executives to support staff.
09:51It tells me everything I need to know about a person's character.
09:55So you were washing yesterday?
09:58I witnessed Derek's completely unprofessional behavior during your interview.
10:05What he did was unacceptable.
10:08And I've been investigating him for a while due to other complaints.
10:13I was impressed by how you handled yourself with grace and dignity.
10:19Even when you were being treated terribly.
10:21I felt anything but graceful.
10:25And I cried in your hallway.
10:27You were human.
10:29That's not a weakness, Mila.
10:32Now, let's talk about why you're really here.
10:36Your qualifications are impressive.
10:40Tell me more about your marketing experience.
10:43Particularly the campaign that increased brand awareness by 40%.
10:49What's your vision for taking a marketing department to the next level?
10:53Well, I believe in authentic storytelling that connects with people's values.
10:58Marketing shouldn't just sell products.
11:01It should build communities and create meaningful relationships between brands and consumers.
11:07That philosophy aligns perfectly with our company values.
11:13James said you wanted to see me about something urgent?
11:17What is this? What's going on here?
11:20Derek, we need to discuss your conduct as HR manager.
11:25Wait, I don't understand. Rosa, what are you doing here and what is she doing here?
11:30I'm the CEO of this company, Derek.
11:35And I witnessed your unprofessional behavior yesterday, first hand.
11:40Wait, what?
11:42But you're like the cleaning person.
11:45I observe.
11:47And what I observed was discrimination, harassment, abuse of power, and the injection of personal relationships in professional decisions.
11:56Wait just a minute, okay? You don't understand the whole situation.
12:00I understand perfectly.
12:02I heard you on the phone yesterday bragging about your sweet revenge on qualified candidate.
12:09That was taken out of context, okay? Let me tell you.
12:11She's my ex-girlfriend and there are complicated personal issues.
12:14That's exactly the point.
12:16Your personal issues have no place in hiring decisions.
12:20Your employment is terminated effective immediately.
12:25What?
12:26You cannot do this. I've been with this company for three years.
12:31And in those three years, you've created a hostile work environment and made decisions based on personal vendettas rather than
12:39professional qualifications.
12:41Please leave the building. Your access has been revoked.
12:45This isn't fair. This isn't fair at all. And this is all your fault.
12:50Mr. Lawson, your behavior is what was unfair. Take responsibility for your actions.
13:00It's crazy.
13:04Now, where were we?
13:07I can't believe what just happened.
13:09Mila, I'd like to officially offer you the marketing director position with full benefits and three weeks paid vacation.
13:20I...
13:22Yes. Yes, I accept. Thank you so much.
13:26You're not getting this job because of what happened with Derek.
13:29You're getting it because you're qualified, you're talented, and you have the integrity this company needs.
13:38Your first day is Monday.
13:40I'll introduce you to the rest of the marketing team.
13:44Rosa, I...
13:45I don't know how to thank you.
13:48Not just for the job, but...
13:50for showing me that there are still good people and positions of power who...
13:56care about doing the right thing.
13:59That's what leadership should be, Mila.
14:02Using your power to lift others up, not tear them down.
14:07Remember, you got this job because you deserved it.
14:11Your qualifications and character speak for themselves.
14:16I won't forget that.
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