I've been on a lot of job interviews the past month. One thing I learned is that interviewers like to talk in code for what they actually mean. I cracked the code, and am here to share it with all of you. If you're in an interview, and they say any of the following things, just run out and don't look back.
5.Our primary focus is on E-Commerce.
Translation: We don't have the slightest damn clue as to what the hell we are doing. However, by throwing out some arbitrary BS-tech words with no meaning, we're hoping this will compensate for the fact that we can't tell the difference between a toaster and hard drive.
Mp3: Zero Down - Going Nowhere
4. We work hard, but we also play hard.
Translation: Since everyone who works at our company pretty much could kiss all their free time goodbye, we like to say things like this so it seems like we have SOME sort of social life left. This is more for me than you Mr./Ms. potential employee.
MP3: Assorted Jellybeans - No Time
3. We want to hire someone young, energetic, and fresh out of college.
Translation: We are looking for someone that we can underpay and force to work long hours,who won't complain because they are too insecure about the "real world" and their careers yet.
MP3: Choking Victim - Money
2. We are not a typical 9-5 job and don't have structured hours. That means if you come in a bit late, we don't care.
Translation: We are a 8-7 job and it will be expected that you put in overtime and weekends. Oh yeah, if you show up late, you're fired.
MP3 Lagwagon - Hurry Up and Wait
1. What's a common misperception of yourself?
Translation: I don't feel like doing my job and sizing you up, how about you tell me what's wrong with you for me?
MP3: Nofx - Lazy
BUY:
Zero Down
Nofx
Lagwagon
Choking Victim
Assorted Jellybeans
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