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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:
Once 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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