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I don't see it Cat Jones as character assassination, I see it as fairly direct but actually helpful feedback that , may, if implemented help them do better at another interview. Which after all should be the purpose of any feedback. Its to help the…

The most useful feedback you can give them is

they were constantly talking over me,
went on strange tangents,
kept talking as though we were a marketing agency
did not respect the time limit I had booked the call for

Nothing there I couldn't tell…

There are far rarer now than they used to be but if you can get on a good one then go for it. Its likely to stand you in great stead.

Your challenge will partly be why you are applying now and not 4 years ago and what value you have added in those four…

Personally I think it will depend on your industry and what the standard approach is.

But bigger question is how often does anyone use a business card these days?

Welcome to the communities and good luck in your search, a few random thoughts.

1) In the 5 years you were in HR in Spain you did either 3 or 4 jobs at different levels. That shows rapid progression but it also risks confusing recruiters and them wondering…

Message Steve Bridger

For a company if 54, with a HR presence and positive engagement results this seems a little like over kill to me. But it’s your money.

I think your best bet is a local HR consultant. Your challenge is with such a small sample size it can be challenging…

You have nothing at all to lose by sitting down with them and getting all the facts. Going through their history carefully.

At the very least it will be seen as a PR success with parents.

Then you can make an informed careful decision.

Hi welcome to the communities

If you use the search you will find lots of threads on people transitioning into HR and many of those from retail with similar experience to you

Heres one but there are lots more

www.cipd.co.uk/.../career-move

My main…

I know it's stating the obvious but your key task is influencing the MD. He needs at worst rob not stand in the way of change and at best actively support it.

Generally the more you can (a) get him to think this is all his idea and (b) use others…