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"It is a regulated industry and you will need to take some exams first."
Like Estate Agents and double glazing salesmen you have to pass loads of very hard exams before you can even go to the interview!
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Q1 - What do you know about the IT Industry.
A1 - Fack awll mate. I did 'ave an 'oliday job sellin' double glazin' last summer before I left school though.
PASS! You're qualified.
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I bet telling porkies will be a requirement. Some questions might be
How to extract maximum leads by cold calling
How to make up fictitious contracts
How to gobble up 30-40% commision
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Does not the webbing make counting a tad more difficult for those inclined to take said exams?Originally posted by zeitghostScarey...
Might one have to take one's shoes off to do the adding up?
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Yes and I hear Long Division sums are there too, that certainly stopped me in my tracks.Originally posted by zeitghostReally?
Are they complicated exams with hard sums and such?
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It is a regulated industry and you will need to take some exams first.Originally posted by andyI am thinking of opening a recruitment agency and give some competition to the agents.
How viable it is to open a website , set the trap and wait.
Has anybody any experience with it.
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