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Campbell’s Column By Malcolm Campbell | Photo: Magnus Arrevad Historically the British have always talked about the weather. This is because the UK does not have a climate, just weather.
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Currently however the topic has changed. Now we speak only about expenses and in particular the expenses of our parliamentarians, be they Peers or Members of Parliament. Trying to find something positive about this shameful episode, all I can say is that it demonstrates that British creativity is still alive and well. If anyone is thinking about engaging a Head Hunter, I would suggest they too look at the “small print” in the Head Hunter’s Contract to see how they deal with expenses. There are also some in this profession who see “expenses” as a “legitimate” way of padding out the fee to enhance profitability. So make sure you are comfortable with the way expenses are charged.
Returning to the topic of parliamentarian expenses I must not tar them all with the same brush for I recently benefited from the kindness of a noble Peer. Counting out my change at the Interval in a theatre to see if I could afford a coffee, I was approached by a complete stranger who offered me a coffee, explaining that he had purchased too many. He brushed aside my attempt to pay him suggesting instead a donation to charity. I recognised him from his TV appearances as Lord Baker, who as Minister for Information Technology introduced computers into British schools which led to the current high degree of computer literacy in the UK. I am quite confident that coffee will not figure in any expenses claim –a pleasant man. I am obviously perceived as a deserving cause as on arrival at the theatre I was offered a partially used car park ticket by a departing motorist. My colleagues tell me it is a sign that I need a new suit.
Administrator with Norwegian Reference: SCAN127
The same colleagues tell me I should explain the phrase “tarred with the same brush”. I believe it is derived from the practice of “tarring and feathering” miscreants centuries ago, and is the sort of punishment our MPs might have had meted out to them if times had not changed.
Malcolm Campbell is Managing Director of Executive Search and Selection company STC Partners Limited, 33 St James’s Square, London, SW1Y 4JS Email: mdc@stcp.co.uk Web: www.stcp.co.uk
Translator with Scandinavian Languages Reference: SCAN125
Our client, a leading American company is currently recruiting for an Administrator with Norwegian to join their office in North London. The ideal candidate for this role also has an understanding of Swedish and Danish and is able to demonstrate an ability to successfully manage a busy and demanding workload. Starting salary is £19500.
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Proof-Reader – Finnish Speaking Reference: SCAN130
Reference: SCAN126 Our client, a leading international organisation operating with the technology industry is currently looking to recruit for an Account Sales executive fluent in Finnish OR Danish OR Norwegian OR Swedish. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful international organisation. The salary is negotiable.
Our client, a leading international company, is currently recruiting a Proof-Reader with fluent Finnish language to work in their offices in East Sussex. The role will involve proof reading computer text to verify that the grammar and spelling is correct and modify and errors accordingly. Salary: £6.04 plus £0.73 pence holiday pay.
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46 | Issue 9 | June 2009