Need a representative in Russia?What type of job are you looking for? I'm not going to limit opportunities by stating a specific type of job - I'm an extremely flexible & versatile person and I am open to any kind of sensible offers. What nationality are you? Scottish! What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (native) Russian (fluent) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Russia. I live here right now. I've lived here for 6 years. I want to take a break from working for 100% Russian-owned companies. What countries have you worked in? Russia, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, Dubai, South Africa, Nigeria What countries do you have a visa to work in? None right now. What field do you currently work in? IT & Telecommunications, also in LI What fields have you worked in before? IT (software outsourcing), education (training), travel, agriculture & fisheries, recruitment. What qualifications do you hold? A Bachelor's degree in Russian plus a clutch of various certificates I picked up along the way. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills & experience. Formal education doesn't teach you how to avoid mistakes. Describe the benefits of working with others Communcation, mutual support, coffee drinking. Describe the benefits of working alone No distractions, greater sense of achievement on overcoming challenges. What was your worst working experience? Bulgaria. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Always get things in writing. What unique skills do you have? Amazing ability to get out of very difficult situations alive & unscathed.
Often able to spot problems/solutions that trained professionals miss. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Very hard to answer. I don't dream about work. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? It's constantly evolving. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Technology overload. Where are you right now? Nearing the end of a 3-week business trip across Europe. How can potential employers contact you? bobs12 [at] gmail [dot] com |