Oooooh one of my favorite topics. A quick thread. If your counterparty is X then Y is the shibboleth that most quickly gets you past the initial script stage.https://twitter.com/OptimistPanda/status/1200847250584416262 …
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Any bureaucracy: Present as if you are collecting a paper trail. Prominent indicia of this include notebooks, organized files, and repeatedly asking for specific names, dates, and citations for authority “for my notes.”
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An internal recruiter: Find the hiring manager, make sure you have a relationship with them, too. Use the recruiter for scheduling and logistic support.
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Any large company mailroom: Certified mail, return receipt requested.
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Healthcare: I’m unwilling to lie (including specifically about having practiced a regulated profession) but suffice it to say I dial Dangerous Professional up to 11 and if people come to the impression that I practice but in another specialty well they’re welcome to their guesses
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(This is partly about demeanor, above all not looking confused about the process, and partly judicious use of shibboleths. I’m occasionally surprised how few are required; it isn’t a state secret that “500mg of acetaminophen” and “a Tylenol” are the same thing.)
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