How to
Interpret Employment Ads
- "Competitive
Salary"
- We
remain competitive by paying less
than our competitors.
- "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.
- "Must be
Deadline Oriented"
- You
will be six months behind schedule on
your first day.
- "Some
Overtime Required"
- Some
time each night, some time each
weekend.
- "Duties
will Vary"
- Anyone
in the office can boss you around.
- "Must have
an Eye for Detail"
- We have
no quality control.
- "Seeking
Candidates with a Wide Variety of Experience"
- You
will need to replace three people who
just left.
- "Problem
Solving Skills a Must"
- You are
walking into a company in perpetual
chaos. Haven't heard a word from
anyone out there. Your first task is
to find out what is going on.
- "Requires
Team Leadership Skills"
- You
will have the responsibilities of a
manager without the pay or respect.
- "Good
Communication Skills"
- Management
communicates poorly, so you have to
figure out what they want and do it.
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