Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:57:47 -0400 | From | "David B. Stevens" <> | Subject | Re: [OT] joining the "elite" team |
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Richard B. Johnson wrote: > On Fri, 13 Jun 2003, David B. Stevens wrote: > > >>Typical HR wonk speak. The clue less ones at work, nothing here >>for you, move along now ;) >> >>Cheers >> > > > This following is an explanation of the most common > Human Resources buzz-speak. It is by no means complete. > > > Wanted : Recent graduate, maximum of 5 years experience. > Interpretation : Anybody over 30 need not apply.
Real meaning : We are cheap and don't want to pay real money.
> Wanted : Team player. > Interpretation : Need somebody to take the blame for failure.
Real meaning : You are ALREADY ******.
> Wanted : Excellent interpersonal skills. > Interpretation : Needs to kiss a lot of ass.
Ringy ding right on.
> Wanted : Experience in Antidisestablishmentarianism. > Interpretation : Getting an existing employee a green-card.
Ringy ding right on.
> Wanted : Excellent salary and benefits. > Interpretation : They provide health care through the Red Cross.
Ringy ding right on.
> Wanted : Excellent communications skills. > Interpretation : Knows Microsoft Word.
Real meaning : We are hoping you can teach us how to communicate.
> Wanted : Relocation assistance provided. > Interpretation : Cross-country bus fare to interview is provided.
Without any in transit videos.
> > Cheers, > Dick Johnson > Penguin : Linux version 2.4.20 on an i686 machine (797.90 BogoMips). > Why is the government concerned about the lunatic fringe? Think about it. > >
Cheers,
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