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Keys to a Successful Interview for Job Seekers
Keys to a Successful Interview for Job Seekers As a recruiter, I have found the most successful candidates are those who endeavor to be positive and confident during the interview process. Present yourself with a firm handshake, direct eye contact and a smile. Let the employer know that you are ready to share your knowledge […]
… Continue readingFive more reasons why LSP Sales hires Fail … and what to do about it
The Sales person does not have knowledge/experience in the language translation services industry. There are many complexities in the sales and project process. A sales person who had not experienced this is at a disadvantage for multiple reasons. Suggestion—better training for sales people—have them shadow and work with translation project managers. The LSP sales cycle […]
… Continue readingM.I.C.E. then H.A.C. Humility, Appearance and Confidence
More of what Recruiters, Localization Vendors and Employees Look for (the same things we all do): Humility—makes it easier to envision working together collaboratively Appearance—a positive personal appearance helps mitigate doubts Confidence—conducting an interview with confidence is a big plus
… Continue readingHiring Sales People for Language Service Providers (LSPs): Hunting for Pearls – finding Melons
Believe the odds of finding a pearl in an Oyster are 1 in 10,000. I have talked to Language owners who believe the same odds apply to hiring a good sales person. Some LSP owners maintain they have never hired successful sales people. Why is it so difficult to find and hire good sales […]
… Continue readingFinding the elusive Internationalization Engineer or “Tracking the Yeti”
Globalization Staffing: Finding the elusive Internationalization Engineer/tracking the Yeti Having worked in the globalization staffing industry for over twenty five years, a common complaint heard from Localization managers: “We cannot find a good internalization engineer.” At Globalization conferences, you can find frustrated senior globalization managers huddled together asking, “Where are they?” “How do we […]
… Continue readingDoes being able to ask for a beer in French qualify you as Bilingual?
I cannot count the number of times at a party, an event or during a job interview, an American says to me that they speak two languages or are fluent in French, for example. When you peel away fact from fiction (which can be difficult when we live in a political climate of double talk/hypocrisy) […]
… Continue readingWhat Recruiters, Localization Vendors and Employees look for (the same things we all do): M.I.C.E.
Motivation: For whatever reason, one intuits a motivated person, and this inspires confidence. Intelligence: Within a short amount of time, a person’s emotional or intellectual intelligence comes across. Communication skills: In an interview setting, as with any human interaction, skilled communication is a big plus Enthusiasm: The positive effects of all of the above […]
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