Chapter 173 You Are Hired
Inside the room, Chen Yang, Liu Ran, Su Ya, and others sat behind a table, listening to the self-introduction of the first streamer.
The first streamer was indeed very powerful, currently boasting over two million followers on various platforms.
Furthermore, she was now independent, having completed her contracts with platforms and agencies.
While pretty streamers were not uncommon, those with a large following and no existing work agreements were rare.
Typically, for a streamer to gain traction, they required special cultivation from companies and targeted management from agencies, which often meant they wouldn't have independent status afterward.
Chen Yang sat behind the table, listening to the first streamer speak with a cold expression.
He flipped through the documents in his hand, his gaze eventually settling on the profile of Lin Xiaoli.
Chen Yang stroked his chin and looked at Lin Xiaoli's profile again, his plan becoming increasingly clear.
At this moment, the second streamer entered the live broadcast room. Su Ya and Liu Ran took turns asking questions, and no one paid any mind to Chen Yang's opinion.
Liu Ran also felt that Chen Yang was there purely out of curiosity, as he wasn't particularly knowledgeable about this field.
The interview process was quite swift. In a short while, the first nineteen streamers had been interviewed.
Su Ya then let out a slight sigh of relief, stretched, and said to Liu Ran, "General Manager Liu, I've taken a look. Streamers number one and twelve have excellent qualifications.
"One reason is their existing fan base, and the other is their extensive experience in the industry, allowing them to handle various unforeseen situations. They are also sufficiently affable and attractive.
"At the very least, they are absolutely capable of live streaming for our cosmetics."
Liu Ran nodded, frowning, "I'm actually quite satisfied with both of them. My only dissatisfaction is that streamer number one's education is too low; she only graduated from high school."
"As for streamer number twelve, she has experience studying abroad, and though she tried her best to conceal it, I could tell she favors some foreign luxury brands.
"However, our primary focus brand will be domestic. I fear she won't be able to genuinely identify with Chinese brands!"
Liu Xiaomei, standing nearby, interjected, "That point is indeed crucial. Actually, I think streamer number fifteen is better. Although she's not as outstanding and has a smaller fan base, our company can gradually cultivate her and help her fan numbers grow."
Su Ya vehemently shook her head, "A smaller fan base can indicate certain issues. For example, some people can build a million followers in a year. Streamer number fifteen is indeed quite capable, but she's only gained six hundred thousand followers in three years. This alone suggests she might have hidden flaws.
"For instance, she could be arrogant towards fans or prone to laziness, among other possibilities. And these are flaws we can't discover in a short interview."
The three women were engaged in a heated discussion when Chen Yang finally spoke, "Wait, wait. We've only interviewed nineteen streamers so far, haven't we? There's still one more streamer to interview. Let her come in."
Liu Ran nodded and said, "Alright, then let's invite streamer number twenty, Lin Xiaoli, to come in, and we'll continue the interviews."
Su Ya and Liu Xiaomei both shook their heads.
Su Ya sighed, "The streamer industry does have requirements for appearance. I know you empathize with Lin Xiaoli's situation, Liu Ran.
"But we are not a charity. We can't hire her as a streamer out of pity. It would greatly impact our business."
Liu Xiaomei also nodded, "Yes, Director Liu Ran. Her facial scars have been treated at major hospitals in the country with no effect. Although this streamer is indeed capable, she's not who we need."
Liu Ran nodded, "I know, I know. I didn't say we'd hire her. But since I gave her an opportunity in the first two rounds, we should still hear what she has to say in this round, shouldn't we? It's just a formality."
Finally, Liu Ran said, "Please invite candidate number twenty into the room."
Lin Xiaoli heard the voice, stood up, took a deep breath, and tried her best to maintain a smile as she walked towards the interview room.
The other nineteen streamers saw Lin Xiaoli's appearance and all covered their mouths, giggling.
In their opinion, Lin Xiaoli reaching this final interview was already a miracle.
However, the first two rounds were online interviews, so appearance wasn't as critical. This final face-to-face round had a much greater impact on appearance, and they naturally didn't believe Lin Xiaoli could pass this round.
After all, they were interviewing streamers, not ordinary sales personnel!
Lin Xiaoli entered the room, sat down, bowed to the four individuals, and said, "Good day, esteemed employers. My name is Lin Xiaoli. Today, I've gathered the courage to apply for the position of sales streamer at your company. I previously had four million followers, but as the scars on my face became more and more apparent, I now only have just over five hundred thousand followers.
"I know I have disadvantages compared to others in terms of follower count and appearance, but I hope to demonstrate my talent, sales skills, affability, and adaptability to reassure you, esteemed employers."
Liu Ran nodded at Lin Xiaoli, with an encouraging expression, and said, "Alright, Miss Lin, please showcase your talent and give us a live demonstration of a sales scenario."
Lin Xiaoli spoke fluently, picking up a pen in front of her and beginning a live sales pitch.
Su Ya and Liu Xiaomei on the side kept nodding. Indeed, Lin Xiaoli's abilities were strong, her experience was seasoned, and she was full of enthusiasm.
Su Ya sighed slightly, applauded, and said, "Miss Lin, your talent is truly remarkable! However, I apologize, our company's first product is cosmetics, and as you know, cosmetics have rather high requirements for appearance.
"But the scars on your face are indeed too obvious to ignore, making it difficult for you to be considered for this position.
"However, our company does have other sales positions, or perhaps we will develop other products in the future. At that time, we might invite Miss Lin to interview for other sales streaming roles at our company."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaoli lowered her head. She sighed, stood up dejectedly, and said, "Thank you, employers. I understand. As expected, I ultimately can't continue in this line of work. Goodbye, employers."
After Lin Xiaoli bowed, she prepared to leave.
At this moment, Chen Yang suddenly stood up, applauded, and said to Lin Xiaoli, "Perfect, absolutely perfect! I declare, you've been hired!"
Lin Xiaoli abruptly turned her head, looking at Chen Yang in surprise.
This time, even Liu Ran, Su Ya, and Liu Xiaomei turned their heads in astonishment, looking at Chen Yang, wondering if he had lost his mind.
How could he suddenly decide to hire Lin Xiaoli?
What right did he, a driver, have to make such a decision?!
And even if he had the right, hiring a streamer with facial scars—was he implying the company had too much money?