Snapping on the Job
Recently, a colleague of mine had a client doing a working interview with an individual; the candidate showed staff members pictures he had taken with his phone of other offices that he had worked in or interviewed with that he considered “very dirty.” First, it never reflects well to bash former employers. Second, the fact that he had used his cell phone to take photos of employers meant he could do the same to them. This was just an interview. What could have happened if this person was hired? News/Insights
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Thank You Note
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