How to Read Job Ads for Beginners and Newcomers:
Here is the translation what you can REALLY expect whenever you
see one of these in a Classifieds Careers/Jobs section:
"exceptional positive attitude" -> translation: *Boss is an
asshole and a dictator who blows off his top thirteen times a
day!*
"willing to work long hours" -> translation: *Forget about
your family, or any personal life at all!*
"stamina to work long hours" -> translation: *In other words
you are expected to be a cross between a jackass, a camel and an
ox!*
"you are a self-starter" -> translation: *We have no idea what
we are doing, but we sincerely hope, you will!*
"can work independently" -> translation: *Don't expect any
support from us!*
"provide assurance and consulting services to our clients" ->
translation: *You are an extremely skillful liar!*
"exceptional organizational skills" -> translation: *We hope we
finally get someone who can clean up that big mess we have here!*
"winning positive attitude" -> translation: *Never get bogged
down no matter how stupid the management decisions are!*
"ability to work in fast-paced environment" -> translation:
*Break? What break