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Employer Speak: what they say and what they mean by it
Entry level position:You'll be making minimum wage.
Entry level position in an up-and-coming company:You'll be making minimum wage; we'll be bankrupt in a year.
Profit sharing plan
nce it's shared between the higher-ups, there won't be a profit.
Competitive salary:We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
Join our fast-paced company:We have no time to train you; you'll have to introduce yourself to your coworkers.
Nationally recognized leader:Inc. Magazine wrote us up a few years ago, but we haven't done anything innovative since.
Immediate opening:The person who used to have this job gave notice a month ago. We're just now running the ad.
Casual work atmosphere:We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up, although a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
Competitive environment:We have a lot of turnover.
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.
Flexible hours:Work 40 hours; get paid for 25.
Must have an eye for detail:We have no quality control.
College degree preferred:Unless you wasted those four years studying something useless like Philosophy, English or Social Work.
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.
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.
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Entry level position:You'll be making minimum wage.
Entry level position in an up-and-coming company:You'll be making minimum wage; we'll be bankrupt in a year.
Profit sharing plan
nce it's shared between the higher-ups, there won't be a profit. Competitive salary:We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
Join our fast-paced company:We have no time to train you; you'll have to introduce yourself to your coworkers.
Nationally recognized leader:Inc. Magazine wrote us up a few years ago, but we haven't done anything innovative since.
Immediate opening:The person who used to have this job gave notice a month ago. We're just now running the ad.
Casual work atmosphere:We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up, although a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
Competitive environment:We have a lot of turnover.
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.
Flexible hours:Work 40 hours; get paid for 25.
Must have an eye for detail:We have no quality control.
College degree preferred:Unless you wasted those four years studying something useless like Philosophy, English or Social Work.
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.
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.
C&P
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