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Category Archives: excellence
In which there are questions of attribution and identity …
‘If something is not what it claims to be, what is it?’ Like any public servant of a few years’ standing I have an extensive collection of name badges from conferences, training events and other gatherings. Unlike Wayne (in the … Continue reading
Posted in economy, excellence, job hunting, private sector, Public sector, Redundancy
Tagged fake, private sector, real, truthfulness
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In which I become a small business …
Some peculiar things have happened to me over the last year. There have been strange meetings with exotic folk in outlandish spots. Furtive telephone calls. Outrageous claims – that’s the cv – and counter-claims – the rejection letters. But none … Continue reading
In which I take some inspiration from The Ashes …
The Saturday papers are full of good news from Downunder. The joy of waking each morning to hear of more overnight success has been a real fillip in these dog days of winter. And for any cricket fan who has … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, excellence, job hunting, success, The Ashes
Tagged CVs, job search, redundancy, rejection, success
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