What That Job Description Really Means
NOTE: Individuals seeking employment are not the only ones who sometimes creative when it comes to selling themselves (ie, resumes and cover letters, which, to say that we have "modified" to search for the ideal candidate as a person) is. Some employers have a tendency to rant, that their open positions sound better than they really are using them. Over the years, I have some popular job descriptions, which are regarded as warning signs of a potential employer might be tempted to put a notice shouldoptimistic spin on a less than stellar work situation. Thus, the lack reading ads, the following translations:
Motivated team player - looking for someone who needs a job so much that they will withstand a lot of unwarranted, rude people, of which you get a buy-in on almost everything you need to do.
Flyer, driven to succeed - must be a brown suit, his nose, whose sole job in life is to satisfy and impress management.
Customer-oriented - cana lot of abuse from customers and management, and still be enjoyable.
Resources, independent self-starter - because we absolutely do not have time or resources to work out, we expect to find out all about you ... quickly.
The attention to detail - we have strict policies and procedures and will not hesitate to blame for everything, if you make a mistake.
Flexible, enjoys multi-tasking - are disorganized and business directions change every day, so you must be ableThe pollution of our casinos and jobless, A) were not told in this interview, and B) are not trained to do it well - all in an instant.
Agents of change - you are responsible for the implementation of a number of things that do not occur in a location with a group of people who are digging in their heels and refuse to be converted.
Works well under pressure - our management team keeps everything is urgent, you go from micro-managing every day.
Solution-oriented - weto give you lots of messes to clean up and expect you to figure out how to handle them without our direction and with a big smile on your face, even though we aren't going to give you any resources or support to get it done.
Okay - so you know I'm being sarcastic. But, let's not forget, all humor is rooted in a bit of truth, right?
I'm not saying that any job posting with one or more of these terms should be crossed of your list of potential employers. I'm just pointing out that every job seeker should do their homework to make sure they have a realistic understanding of what a potential employer's work environment is really like. (A great post on the need to be selective was recently written by marketing guru, Seth Godin.) FACT: There are no perfect jobs or perfect employers.
I know these are desperate times and many people feel compelled to accept any job offer they get. However, in doing so, you could jump out of the frying pan and into the fire. You need to honestly assess an employer by asking questions that will help you see their flaws (tactfully, of course). Remember: employers are like a potential mate. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can change them once you are together. Take off your rose-colored glasses (or, beer goggles, for you younger readers) and choose an employer for who they really are - warts and all.
Finally, I leave you with this last piece of advice....
If you do see any of the terms above coupled with "unlimited income potential," "rapid advancement," or "ground-floor opportunity," then before your apply, I just hope you'll ask yourself, "Why are they trying so hard to impress me?" Need I say more?
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