Ever struggled to understand what the terminology, jargon and other such stuff in job ads really means? Maybe it simply means what is says. Or perhaps, just perhaps, something slightly more sinister is going on.
This is just a wee toe in the water of the weird & wonderful world of job ad vocabulary:
|
What they say |
What they really mean |
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A highly visible position |
We can't afford any office partitions, let alone
offices |
|
Flexible Hours Work 40 hours |
Plus whatever your supervisor asks you to. |
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Duties will vary |
Anyone in the office can boss you around. |
|
Must have an eye for detail. |
We have no quality control to speak of |
|
No phone calls please. |
We've filled the job. This ad is just a legal
formality |
|
Seeking candidates with a wide variety of
experience. |
You'll need it to replace three people who just
left |
|
Seeking candidates who require little or no
supervision |
You're on your own here; sink or swim. |
|
Problem-solving skills a must. |
This is a company in perpetual chaos and turmoil. |
|
Requires team-leadership skills |
You'll have the manager's responsibilities,
without the pay |
|
Good communication skills. |
Management communicate, you listen, figure out
what they want. |
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Ability to handle a heavy workload. |
Whine or complain and you're fired! |
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