My line of work involves prospecting. Linkedin is a very good business networking tool, but rather lousy at really connecting people. Especially now that we are using Steemit, I feel that Steemit helps connects people more wholesomely. And Steemit pays, while Linkedin is a paid service should you want a higher access, which still doesn't guarantee they would reply.
After sending an email explaining what our company does, both prospects from the same company looked me up on Linkedin...and that was it! You would think the amount of time spent on looking me up could be better spent on giving me an answer through my emails! In fact, when was the last time a total stranger messaged or invited you in Linkedin that resulted in some exchanges, let alone a real connection? I had a couple of people invited me the last couple of days, when I sent them a message about why they invited me, no one replied! What is up with that?!
I think this sort of standoffishness is a local thing. I have the pleasure of dealing with a couple of VPs from a Singaporean bank, and the exchanges were swift. What would otherwise take weeks of teeth pulling like process and result still in no reply took a couple of days with the Singaporeans. My love for Singapore deepens. Hong Kong is in much more trouble than what is on the surface. I really don't understand why Hong Kong business people who are managers, CEOs, VPs, simply don't exercise politely declining what is offer through email! How hard is it to type "No thanks"?
Good points dude! https://steemit.com/sex/@mikebartolo/dating-economics-the-real-truth-behind-relationships-and-what-it-means-for-you
Leykis 101 is also great advice on dating and women. Have you ever came across it?
I went on an interview with Appco and here is, along the same line, what transpired and reviewed on Glassdoor:
Business Development Manager Interview
Anonymous Interview Candidate in So Kon Po (Hong Kong)
No Offer
Negative Experience
Easy Interview
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Appco Group (So Kon Po (Hong Kong)) in June 2017.
Interview
I have read on Glassdoor and other sources that Appco is under a lot of heat and foul play: money owed to employees, their public image, etc. Yet, I wanted to at least keep an open mind and evaluate for myself. Plus, Fanny from the recruiting company Delkin had indicated that Appco realizes their shortcomings and they are looking to change their way of doing business.
I arrived at about 15 to 20 minutes prior. They asked me to fill out an application form which usually indicates that my resume wasn't read. Among controversial questions such your marital status to your credit situation to the number of children you have, they asked how you feel about punctuality. 915 rolled around, and there was no sign of Patrick. Nor any explanation that he might be running late. Obviously, there is really no sign that this company, contrary to Delkin's suggestion, is in any hurry to change their shady image. I got up and asked the reception to have Patrick to call me.
I just got off the phone with Fanny from Delkin, and she thinks that it is normal for not being punctual and, in fact, her candidates had waited up to two hours for other interviews. She feels that is how HR and HK culture work, and "could not help me further" when it is just basic manners to tell anyone, let alone a potential coworker, that you are running late.
This isn't how HK culture works. I have been to numerous interviews where they are punctual like a normal human being; many of times interviews are conducted during our office hours or lunch hours and that is more a reason to run it punctually. Furthermore, Fanny said that Patrick was in the office. And he didn't care enough to pick up the phone and give me a call, which makes my decision of leaving more justified.
Don't work with a company that cares so little about people where common courtesy is not extended. Despite the shiny image they are desperately trying to portray, Appco doesn't practice the values that they teach.