A Light Hearted Look at New Job Description Lingo:
"Join our fast - paced company = We have no time to train you.
"Casual Work Atmosphere" = We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up.
"Must be deadline oriented" = You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
"Some overtime required" = Some time each night and some time each weekend.
"Duties will vary" = Anyone in the office can boss you around.
"Must have eye for detail" = We have no quality control.
"career-minded" = applicants must be single and childless (and remain that way).
"No phone calls please" = We've filled the job; the call for resumes is just a legal formality.
"Problem-solving skills a must" = You're walking into a company in 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!
"Excellent communication skills" = mind reader or psychic ability required.
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