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 Canidates With A Wide Variety Of Experience" - You will repplace three people who just left.
- "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.
- "Problem Solving Skills A Must" - You are walking into a company with perpetual chaos. Haven't heard a word from anyone out there. Your first task is to find out what's going on.