I've been getting some interesting intelligence as a recruiting professional engaged in a full-fledged job search for the first time in over 10 years. I liken it to the show Undercover Boss, as I'm experiencing many eye-opening…

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10 things to do with your body in an important meeting

(interview, first date, flat  mate interview,  meeting the future in-laws for the first time or whenever)

1.       Shake hands after the interviewer has offered theirs to you. This implies deference

2.…

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How many British people do you think are living overseas?

The answer is 5.5 million. And if you include those who regularly spend part of the year living abroad, we’re closing in on 6 million.

And the Institute for Public Policy Research, which supplied the statistics, is forecasting the number to steadily increase by the year.

So that’s a remarkable one in 10 of us Brits. I'm not sure the American figure, but sure it's…

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One of the recruiters in my company started working with a new client about a week ago. He quickly found a candidate who matched their requirements for one of several positions and submitted the resume. The client’s response was that they changed their mind and didn’t want to take on new agencies as they already worked with enough. So, what went wrong?



I had previously spoken to the recruiting coordinator on the phone and she didn’t sound so confident using English. Most foreign… Continue

Hi,



I am a sourcing specialist working with OS2i, sourcing for a UK based leading IT research and advisory firm.



I advertise all my multilingual job openings at http://europeanjobvacancies.blogspot.com/ and http://multilingualjob.blogspot.com/



Kindly check if time permits.



Regards,



Sandeep



Senior E-Recruitment Specialist

OS2i India



Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepsinghthakur

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As we all know, actions speak louder than words. While you may be saying one thing, your body may be saying the complete opposite. So the next time you interview a potential candidate, focus not only on what they are saying, but what they are doing while they are saying it.



Eye Contact: Eye contact helps to regulate the flow of communication, increases credibility, and conveys interest.



Swinging or Rocking Leg, or Tapping Fingers: Shows the candidate is bored and… Continue