Today we got a last minute, though very thoughtful, invite to a staff training on CV’s and interview processes. This was one of the first signs to me that things are happening here in response to the imminent closure of the Tribunal. Also, it was on conference call to the Hague ICTY so they would be included in the training. “Hello? Hague??” The signal cut out a lot unfortunately, so after the first couple of times this salutation became less funny.
I have never been trained with such a culturally diverse group. There were about sixty of us in the conference room. The diversity was very noticeable within a couple of the statements and questions, such as the following:
The trainer: “Don’t put (on your CV) that you have three wives. Because then I think that is three times more time you’ll need off. Three women needing 100 percent from you means your job won’t be getting 100 percent from you.”
Question from staff about interviews: “Is national dress appropriate?” I was quite jealous when she said yes to this question. I wish I had a national dress. Collared shirts are so passé.
This was such a helpful experience though. IPCR classmates, we will be sure to send you some notes :0)
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We need a glossary. We outsiders don't know what a cv or ICTY or ipcr is.
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