What the New Job-Lingo Means

"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 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).



"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.