Hi, I am new here but looking for some advice as I have got my first contract interview. It's for a Government Secure department as in a Citrix role and not sure if I need to consider anything specific to that fact. Sorry but I don't have a lot of time as it's todsy so appreciate a quick bullet point list please.
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I'm sorry, but I don't have much time to day, so you'll have to make do with a few simple bullets.
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1. Don't post serious questions in General.Originally posted by richhc View PostHi, I am new here but looking for some advice as I have got my first contract interview. It's for a Government Secure department as in a Citrix role and not sure if I need to consider anything specific to that fact. Sorry but I don't have a lot of time as it's todsy so appreciate a quick bullet point list please.
2. Don't ask for help and then lay down the response format required, it's rude.
3. Piss off.Comment
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Mumsnet?Originally posted by richhc View PostDidn't realise their forum had annoying trolls on. where should I post this question??Comment
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So you didn't read any forum posts first? You just picked a random forum and demanded people help you compete with them?Originally posted by richhc View PostDidn't realise their forum had annoying trolls on. where should I post this question??
Good job. You could try posting your questions on Public Sector Jobs AdviceComment
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Why don't you do some researchOriginally posted by richhc View PostDidn't realise their forum had annoying trolls on. where should I post this question??merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by richhc View PostHi, I am new here but looking for some advice as I have got my first contract interview.- Be on time
- Be polite
- Be presentable
- Answer the questions asked
- Ask appropriate questions
- Demonstrate your suitability for the role
HTHComment
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