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Clarifying Corporate Lingo

Competitive Salary: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

Join Our Fast-paced Company: We have no time to train you.

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.

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 figure out what they want and do.

I'm Extremely Adept at all Manner of Office Organisation: I've used Microsoft Office.

My Pertinent Work Experience Includes: I hope you don't ask me about all the McJobs I've had.

I'm Personable: I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to co-workers.

I'm Extremely Professional: I carry a Day-Timer.

I Am Adaptable: I've changed jobs a lot.

I Am On The Go: I'm never at my desk.

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