Please play this name game with me and let me know how you got on.
I have sent out my CV and cover letters more than 50 times in the last few weeks. In every single case, I have received polite, but quick replies. They apologise because they have more suitable candidates. Now, I have a degree in Economics, another in law, qualified as an accountant over 12 years ago and had been lucky enough to work in every aspect of finance, inluding as a finance controller in a large outsourcing company, so I have over 20 years UK experience, but still can bag an interview with the help of the top accountancy recruitment agencies. I dont think I am alone.
One of my friends have suddenly changed his name to XXXX West, I disagree with what he has done, but I understand the fraustration of a man who makes his living through non facial contacts with his customers. Is he doing well?, you bet. So just for fun, I want you to send out CV's, but change your names and see if you get a better response. If you have an English name, try an African one and see if you suddenly have a furry of rejection. In that case, you can start to live in my world.
Be rest assured, like Barack Obama, I will not be changing my name for anybody. My name is an integral part of my DNA, well, at least for now.
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31/08/08 @ 11:43