What is the real meaning behind the corporate phrases?
- “COMPETITIVE SALARY”
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. - “JOIN OUR FAST-PACED TEAM”
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 OVERTIME 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 listen, figure out what they want and do it.