Offering people a job they applied for is one of my great joys. I get to fulfil a hope and put someone in a position where he or she can thrive and make a difference. A large part of what brings me into contact with the people I will eventually appoint, is the document they submit to showcase themselves. I have worked through so many curricula vitae in my career. In most cases I make notes of why I dismiss a CV, so that I can give feedback if anyone ever asks. But so few people do...
Read moreThe day I was invisible
I recently stood in a coffee shop stirring copious amounts of sugar into my cappuccino, when I became aware of a conversation between two of the coffee shop employees. I only caught the English bits, especially the somewhat surprising use of “motherf#$%%”, which made me pay attention.
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