Understanting Help Wanted Ads:

What we say: Competitive Salary.
What we mean: We remain competitive by paying less than our
competitors.

What we say: Join our fast-paced team.
What we mean: We have no time to train you.

What we say: Some overtime required.
What we mean: Some time each night and some time each weekend.

What we say: Duties will vary.
What we mean: Anyone in the office can boss you around.

What we say: Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience.
What we mean: You’ll need it to replace three people who just left.

What we say: Requires team leadership skills.
What we mean: You’ll have the responsibilities of a manager,
without the pay or respect.

What we say: Must have good communication skills.
What we mean: Management communicates, you listen, figure out what
they want and do it.

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