All the ones mentioning star sign
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Everyone knows blood type is the true indicator of character. Bin the ones that don't have that.Comment
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Originally posted by Eirikur View PostGot a few Indian CV's on my desk
They all mention star sign, secondary star sign and caste, which ones should I avoid?. Need an expert on Indian astrology and caste system to make a logical and scientific decision.Comment
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Originally posted by expat View PostDeutsche Telekom and Bouygues respectively in my case, and every CV had a photo, but hiring was done by IBM in both cases so perhaps it was they who insisted.
But I did once interview with an SSII in Paris where I had submitted a CV without a photo, and it wasn't binned - but the agent pulled out a camera and took a photo without a by-your-leave.Comment
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Originally posted by Eirikur View PostGot a few Indian CV's on my desk
They all mention star sign, secondary star sign and caste, which ones should I avoid?. Need an expert on Indian astrology and caste system to make a logical and scientific decision.
Then if you find the person from the high one picking on or bossing around the others, have strong words.
We aren't in India and so treat people as equals."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by Cirrus View Post2) He's got a photo of himself. I've always thought that's dangerous unless you are young and good looking.
What are your thoughts?
For those that haven't worked it out yet, LinkedIn profile with no picture = fake. LinkedIn profile with sexy picture = very fake.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostWe aren't in India and so treat people as equals.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostWas that an instruction ("treat people as equals") or an assumption ("we aren't in India and so we treat people as equals")?
If you don't then it's an assumption which is false some of the time."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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