We often hear employers use big words such as “detail oriented” or “problem solving-skills”. Everyone seems to be throwing them around without fully considering their true meaning. Here is the interpretation of common corporate terminology that will make you smile:
COMPETITIVE SALARY: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY: We have no time to train you.
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE: We don’t pay you enough to expect that you’ll dress nicely.
MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED: You’ll be six months behind schedule on your first day. Read this »
Let’s face it - it is not easy finding work these days and some job seekers have no choice but to resort to unusual job search tactics. Companies love when candidates think outside the box and can prove their competency or solve a problem in an original and a create way. However, keep in mind, that an unorthodox tactic could be appreciated in one firm and be seen unprofessional at another. Always use common sense and make sure to show real value to the employer. While stunts may get someone’s attention they quickly lose their sizzle and after a good laugh you would still be without a job.
We have assembled some of the most creative and unique strategies that have left impressions and even got the candidate hired. Enjoy:
• Alec Brownstein bought ads on Google for names of top advertising executives. When those people did their customary search of their own names for press hits, they saw Brownstein’s ad along with a link back to his own website with his resume and portfolio of previous projects. Read this »
You don’t become an executive of a major corporation overnight. In fact, it may be encouraging to know that many of the most successful executives have advanced their careers from low-level jobs by earning their way to the top.
From Warren Buffet to Steve Jobs, Michael Dell to Donald Trump, all these executives started from humble beginnings.
We often hear employers use big words such as “detail oriented” or “problem solving-skills”. Everyone seems to be throwing them around without fully considering their true meaning. Here is the interpretation of common corporate terminology that will make you smile:
Let’s face it - it is not easy finding work these days and some job seekers have no choice but to resort to unusual job search tactics. Companies love when candidates think outside the box and can prove their competency or solve a problem in an original and a create way. However, keep in mind, that an unorthodox tactic could be appreciated in one firm and be seen unprofessional at another. Always use common sense and make sure to show real value to the employer. While stunts may get someone’s attention they quickly lose their sizzle and after a good laugh you would still be without a job.
You don’t become an executive of a major corporation overnight. In fact, it may be encouraging to know that many of the most successful executives have advanced their careers from low-level jobs by earning their way to the top. 
