Here is a little clarification of Corporate Lingo.
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'll dress up-well, a couple of the
real daring guys wear earrings.
Must be deadline oriented:
You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
Some overtimes required:
Some time each night and 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.
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 the position has been filled.
No phone calls please:
We've filled the job, our call for resumes is just a legal formality.
Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience:
You'll need it to replace three people who just left.
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, figure out what they want and do.
I am extremely adept at all manner of office organization:
I've used Microsoft Office.
I am honest, hardworking and dependable:
I pilfer office supplies.
My pertinent work experience includes:
I hope you don?t ask me about all the McJobs I?ve had.
I take pride in my work:
I blame others for my mistakes.
I am personable:
I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to co- workers.
I am extremely professional:
I carry a Day-Timer.
I am adaptable:
I've changed jobs a lot.
I am on the go:
I'm never at my desk.
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