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Originally posted by PaddyI know personally some companies in Benelux that are so short of IT specialist with linguistic skills that they employ linguists and train the to be IT specialists. They find it easier than employing IT specialists and then giving them linguistic training.
I find that UK companies loose so much with their arrogance in not valuing linguistic skills.
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Originally posted by nucastleGot my first contract recently as a previous career long permie. This is in brussels and although my linguistic skills were brushed over .... it was explained that this wasnt an issue.
First day on the job and ive been asked within 2 hours of getting here, to provide an overview of my understanding and a full review of a project scope explained in broken english and with documentation in french and dutch and with workstations using european keyboards.
I think i can just about handle this but what a baptism of fire! .... wonder how long i'll last
I find that UK companies loose so much with their arrogance in not valuing linguistic skills.
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Originally posted by nucastleWell ive made it till lunch time at least
Im hoping that saying 'yes' 'yes' and 'yes' over and over with the odd bit of cheesy business rhetoric will get me to friday.
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Well ive made it till lunch time at least
Im hoping that saying 'yes' 'yes' and 'yes' over and over with the odd bit of cheesy business rhetoric will get me to friday.
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hang in there.... by the time they find you out it will be too late...
you know i know that!!!!
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Originally posted by FlubsterSheep aren't usually all that fussy. Have you tried for a second opinion yet?
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Originally posted by XenophonThe experience of my first time was that it was all over with very quickly and she wasn't that impressed.
I thank you...
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Just explain that if it wasn't for our great nation, they would be wearing jack boots...
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Expect to be shown the door before 5pm....if you can understand what they are saying...
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Experiences of a first timer.
Got my first contract recently as a previous career long permie. This is in brussels and although my linguistic skills were brushed over .... it was explained that this wasnt an issue.
First day on the job and ive been asked within 2 hours of getting here, to provide an overview of my understanding and a full review of a project scope explained in broken english and with documentation in french and dutch and with workstations using european keyboards.
I think i can just about handle this but what a baptism of fire! .... wonder how long i'll lastTags: None
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