Interpreting 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.