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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostBut those of us who got a first can look down on and SNEER at other people. What else matters?But I discovered nothing else but depraved, excessive superstition. Pliny the youngerComment
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Originally posted by Joe90 View PostI got myself a 2:1 last week, and I'm rather happy to say that I walked into my first contract within 24 hours of leaving uni.
I've heard that about first before though, the whole 'no social life' thing, and I wasn't far off a first. imo its BS, if an employer thought I had no social life they hadn't read my CV beyond my grade!
'kin amateur.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostBut those of us who got a first can look down on and SNEER at other people. What else matters?
And then you find yourself working in IT. Classic.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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"Is competition for graduate jobs too tough?"
what the heck kind of question is that? Do they think there is a Government Office of Graduate Job Competition Toughness which has got too big for its boots and fixed the Competition Toughness Index at a punitive 4.5?Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostYou put your "Social Life" on your CV?
'kin amateur.Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
I always found that those who gots firsts had absolutely no friends and absolutely no social skills whatsoever.
And then you find yourself working in IT. Classic.
Would they get into trouble if they were caught fibbing by claiming only a 2.2 on their CV.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by Joe90 View Posthaha, no. but my mention of sporting success at university should give away a social aspect to life!Comment
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostAre your Duke of Edinburgh's Award and swimming badges on there too?Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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