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“My Klout score is 63,” said the candidate
I had noticed it on the candidate’s cv, a Klout score of 63. I hastily pulled out the job description. No mention of a minimum Klout score there. When I pointed this out to the candidate, he said most clients … Continue reading
“Buy the ebook”, suggested my friend. I was horrified.
Last few days I have been meaning to get Le Carre’s new book (A Delicate Truth). I was looking forward to the pleasure of driving to the book shop, locating the book, browsing through it, coming home and pouring a … Continue reading
A bloodthirsty battle for talent?
If you think the recession of the past few years has distorted the employer-employee relationship (in favor of the employer), you are right. If you have a good job, you shut up and put up with whatever the boss throws … Continue reading
My friend was quite anxious: “I can’t find an Indian God”
By some estimates there are over 100 million deities in our country, so finding one that works for you did not seem a particularly vexing problem to me. With Diwali, the Festival of Lights, around the corner, my friend in Mumbai … Continue reading
The best olive oil comes from?
“Greece, no question about it” said my Greek friend and former colleague. He has a business degree from a well-known school; he goes by facts and can hardly be called parochial. Why does the best olive oil come from Greece, … Continue reading
