You Need Not Apply

yarb commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Ha ha. Great list - what comes across is the conflict inherent in help wanted ads: (i) "we only want the best", and at the same time the subtext (ii) "please apply, we'll take anyone!"

November 16, 2007

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Thanks yarb - good point! Employers start off dreaming & then have to face reality.

I think the only qualification listed I meet is that I have a genuine interest in dogs.

Who thrives on pressure? Do they realize that help is available?

November 16, 2007

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Yes, I love that kind of thing in ads (meaning I hate that kind of thing in ads): they list a whole slew of qualities for which you should probably see a therapist, but they tout them as excellent employee traits. :-)

November 16, 2007

bilby commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Help!

July 18, 2008

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

What's the matter bilby, none of these fit you? I was able to hire reesetee. He proved to be an individual who really knows pizza.

July 18, 2008

bilby commented on the list you-need-not-apply

I have a feeling Prolagus might also be an individual who knows pizza if there are any more positions.

One barbarous bit of snidery I see in job ads here is previous applicants need not re-apply. Ouch!

July 18, 2008

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

I've only seen that infrequently here. Interesting sentiment.

July 18, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Hire Pro! I'm sure he's eager to work, and he has a customer-centric philosophy. He is quick minded and, as far as we know, has no felony convictions.

Also, he makes a rip-roaringly good tiramisù. ;-)

July 22, 2008

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Thanks reesetee. I'll need to see Prolagus'resume - will he satisfy & delight our customers as you have?

July 22, 2008

dontcry commented on the list you-need-not-apply

He's always satisfied and delighted me ;)!

July 22, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Ditto, dontcry! :-D Besides, isn't this a multicultural, multilingual setting? Pro's all over that.

July 22, 2008

dontcry commented on the list you-need-not-apply

He's got the "multi's" nailed! Why, I bet right now, as I type, he's sitting under a fig tree, sipping something red and sampling a heavenly antipasto.

July 23, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

That does it. Let's go visit him. *grabbing luggage*

July 23, 2008

dontcry commented on the list you-need-not-apply

I'm right behind you! You know, he'll probably still be up when we get there!

July 23, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

I'm sure. The man sleeps like a goldfish.

July 23, 2008

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

I like an employee who can't sleep - think of all the hours of work I'll get out of him!

July 23, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Spoken like true management, palooka. ;-)

July 29, 2008

palooka commented on the list you-need-not-apply

You obviously work for a living too reesetee.

July 29, 2008

reesetee commented on the list you-need-not-apply

Me? No. I toil on Wordie all day. It's my life.

Then again, I can quit whenever I want. See i'm forbidden to believe it's not butter.

July 29, 2008

rolig commented on the list you-need-not-apply

What about "must be a team player" (i.e. must not think for yourself)?

July 29, 2008