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Use an agent and we will weed them out for you.Originally posted by Troll View PostAm I allowed to say UK / Europe born in ads to weed out the Bobs & Nigerians?Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Well this "requirement" does come across a little bit racist, wouldn't you say?Originally posted by Troll View PostAm I allowed to say UK / Europe born in ads to weed out the Bobs & Nigerians?
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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You can add something like this legally
"Due to the nature of work, and confidentiality requirement, only people with British Passports would be considered"
This would pass all the legal requirements.Comment
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Naw - we've been giving out British Passports to all & sundry for yearsOriginally posted by rd409 View PostYou can add something like this legally
"Due to the nature of work, and confidentiality requirement, only people with British Passports would be considered"
This would pass all the legal requirements.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Why not just list the particular skills that are needed? 'Strong industry knowledge', 'strong written and spoken communication skills in English', 'ability to understand complex business problems and translate into technical solutions' are all euphemisms for somebody who speaks the language and understands what needs to be done. Then get trusted members of your team to filter the CVs.
You may end up surprised.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Gawd bless the agents ....British jobs for British workers & all that (can I include no Scots too?)Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostUse an agent and we will weed them out for you.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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so I can't just cut to the chase and say sorry no BobsOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhy not just list the particular skills that are needed? 'Strong industry knowledge', 'strong written and spoken communication skills in English', 'ability to understand complex business problems and translate into technical solutions' are all euphemisms for somebody who speaks the language and understands what needs to be done. Then get trusted members of your team to filter the CVs.
You may end up surprised.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostSo I can't just cut to the chase and say sorry no Bobs?
Was English your first language?
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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