| “Competitive Salary” |
| We remain competitive by paying you less than our competition. |
| “Join our fast-paced company” |
| We have no time to train you. |
| “Casual work atmosphere” |
| We don’t pay enough to expect that you will dress up; a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings. |
| “Some overtime required” |
| Some every night and some every weekend. |
| “Duties will vary” |
| Anyone in the office can boss you around. |
| “Must have an eye for detail” |
| We have no quality assurance. |
| “Career-minded” |
| Female applicants must be childless (and remain that way). |
| “Apply in person” |
| If you’re old, fat or ugly you’ll be told that the position has been filled. |
| “Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience” |
| You’ll need it to replace the three people who just quit. |
| “Problem-solving skills a must” |
| You’re walking into perpetual chaos. |
| “Requires team leadership skills” |
| You’ll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect. |
| “Good communication skills” |
| Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it. |
What Job Ads Really Mean
April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
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