Read more.A toe-curling list of the buzzwords we use to persuade people to give us a job interview.
Read more.A toe-curling list of the buzzwords we use to persuade people to give us a job interview.
Common sense should be a taught subject in schools these days.![]()
If I see buzzwords, or unquantified measures of things like "experience", on a person's CV or online profile, I immediately think they're a bit of a nob.
I want to know what they've worked on why they thought it was really cool; I want to see some passion and enthusiasm, not some drummed up words that anyone can write.
Lets see... from what i've seen...
Motivated - I only want the job for the money
Extensive Experience - I've done this job at least once in the past
Innovative - I will make my colleagues' life hell in new and ingenious ways
Proven Track Record - I've done this job at least once in the past and didn't completely mess it up
Dynamic - Will get on your nerves at the end of the first week
Team Player - I only work in a team when I'm the boss
Proactive - I go off on random tangents and don't do what I'm supposed to
Entrepreneurial - I take risks and will most likely lose you money
Skill Set - Master of BS Buzzwords
Problem Solver - I will invent problems to solve
Good article, Scott, but for using that last sentence, even in jest, THIS should happen to you.
Surprised that "Great leadership skills" didn't make the least. I was under the impression that most people like to think of themselves great leaders (or assume companies are only looking for 'great' leaders).
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