Question of the day: What is the worst thing you have seen included in a job description? - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T10:13:43Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-worst-thing-you-have-seen-include?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1536799&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI like the physical requireme…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-04-19:502551:Comment:15461342012-04-19T15:57:18.638ZElise Reynoldshttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/EliseReynolds
<p>I like the physical requirements for a desk job.</p>
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<p>Last week I had a job description that let me know that candidates for the programmer position needed to have "dexterous thumbs"</p>
<p>I like the physical requirements for a desk job.</p>
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<p>Last week I had a job description that let me know that candidates for the programmer position needed to have "dexterous thumbs"</p> "client is looking for 'windo…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-04-17:502551:Comment:15447742012-04-17T15:05:44.693ZKathy Keirstedhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KathyKeirsted
<p>"client is looking for 'window dressing' "...this means a young cute girl to stand around the front and look pretty! </p>
<p>"client is looking for 'window dressing' "...this means a young cute girl to stand around the front and look pretty! </p> Never in a job ad, but in a c…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-04-02:502551:Comment:15381852012-04-02T17:13:40.243ZNate Fischerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/NateFischer
<p>Never in a job ad, but in a candidate's job description</p>
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<p>"Mentally Retarded Social Worker"</p>
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<p>The implications are endless, obviously she was a social worker that worked with mentally challenged people; however, that wasn't what the title implied.</p>
<p>Never in a job ad, but in a candidate's job description</p>
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<p>"Mentally Retarded Social Worker"</p>
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<p>The implications are endless, obviously she was a social worker that worked with mentally challenged people; however, that wasn't what the title implied.</p> The worst I've seen related t…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-30:502551:Comment:15370662012-03-30T06:09:35.315ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p><strong>The worst I've seen related to a job description are Want Ads that say to qualify you...</strong></p>
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<p><strong>"MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, NO EXCEPTIONS."</strong></p>
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<p><strong>And,</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1442327271?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1442327271?profile=original" width="238"></img></a></strong></p>
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<p><strong> There are funnier things but these are among the worst…</strong></p>
<p><strong>The worst I've seen related to a job description are Want Ads that say to qualify you...</strong></p>
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<p><strong>"MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, NO EXCEPTIONS."</strong></p>
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<p><strong>And,</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1442327271?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1442327271?profile=original" width="238"/></a></strong></p>
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<p><strong> There are funnier things but these are among the worst things.</strong></p> Most job ads resemble a list…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15369982012-03-29T18:17:16.311ZKelly Blokdijkhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyBlokdijk
<p>Most job ads resemble a list of demands versus being a communication piece to attract the target top talent that would be able to succeed in the role. </p>
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<p>To me the worst are ads that are littered with typos, misspellings, poor grammar, incoherent and inconsistent content and sloppy formatting. That gives me the impression that only illiterate people work there and their standards are sub par. </p>
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<p>The other pet peeve is ads that reflect a set of information that…</p>
<p>Most job ads resemble a list of demands versus being a communication piece to attract the target top talent that would be able to succeed in the role. </p>
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<p>To me the worst are ads that are littered with typos, misspellings, poor grammar, incoherent and inconsistent content and sloppy formatting. That gives me the impression that only illiterate people work there and their standards are sub par. </p>
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<p>The other pet peeve is ads that reflect a set of information that people base their decision to apply or not, only to find out during initial screening that the employer is actually seeking something quite different. Whether it be higher/lower level person, different key skill set or something that is essential or a deal-breaker not being prominently stated - this is far too common.</p>
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<p>It is a waste of time for all involved when ads fail to accurately explain the specifics that must be met and why those matter. Tell a story that attracts career-focused people and create a performance or success profile so people can understand those "fit" issues when placing the ad. </p> This is an actual job descrip…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15368052012-03-29T18:04:22.469ZBill Schultzhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BillSchultz
<p>This is an actual job description for a chiropractic office that I used for my last training seminar (to a group of chiropractors). The caps and punctuations are exactly how it read on Craigs. I love the irony. </p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We are in the process of building a team of on-purpose staff who ENJOY talking with our patients, doing phone work and getting a lot done.</span><span class="s2"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">If you are a HAPPY &…</span></p>
<p>This is an actual job description for a chiropractic office that I used for my last training seminar (to a group of chiropractors). The caps and punctuations are exactly how it read on Craigs. I love the irony. </p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We are in the process of building a team of on-purpose staff who ENJOY talking with our patients, doing phone work and getting a lot done.</span><span class="s2"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">If you are a HAPPY & FRIENDLY people-type of person who has a great work ethic, then please read on..</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">HOURS NEEDED-- Approximately 10-25 hours per week (If you can't work the hours below, please do not call us):</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND INFO (Please Read and Agree to ALL Info Below BEFORE Calling Us to Schedule an Interview ):</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">1. An assertive and FAST thinker who is willing to be RESPONSIBLE.</span></p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1">2. PLEASANT & courteous voice and mannerisms on telephone and with public</span><span class="s2">.</span></p>
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<p class="p6"><span class="s1">3. Able to perform MORE than one function at a time with ease.</span></p>
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<p class="p6"><span class="s1">4. Willing to be a TEAM PLAYER and to have FUN at work.</span></p>
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<p class="p6"><span class="s1">5. Easily trainable and willing to learn and LEAD; picks up on concepts with SPEED.</span></p>
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<p class="p6"><span class="s1">6. Is great with NUMBERS.</span></p>
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<p class="p6"><span class="s1">8. Stellar work ETHIC, on TIME (rarely, if ever, late)</span></p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1">10. We do NOT offer health care coverage.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">-------------------</span></p> The Company was looking for a…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15367352012-03-29T18:02:45.042ZBetsy Parkhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BetsyPark
<p>The Company was looking for a front office "person" and were very clear about being very gender neutral in the job duties. While it wasn't part of the job description, the Company policy of <strong>"wearing pantyhose or stockings are required"</strong> kind of stood out and derailed all of their other very neutral wording. Shame on me for perusing Craigslist (on a whim) for a potential lead, I really should know better!</p>
<p>The Company was looking for a front office "person" and were very clear about being very gender neutral in the job duties. While it wasn't part of the job description, the Company policy of <strong>"wearing pantyhose or stockings are required"</strong> kind of stood out and derailed all of their other very neutral wording. Shame on me for perusing Craigslist (on a whim) for a potential lead, I really should know better!</p> Must have strong focus on det…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15363872012-03-29T17:48:47.107ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
<p>Must have strong focus on detial.</p>
<p>Must have strong focus on detial.</p> LOL! Lee said:
Duties includ…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15367992012-03-29T17:07:13.929ZBill Schultzhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BillSchultz
<p>LOL!<br/> <br/> <cite>Lee said:</cite></p>
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<p>LOL!<br/> <br/> <cite>Lee said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-worst-thing-you-have-seen-include?xg_source=activity#502551Comment1536447"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Duties include: strategic planning, financial management and reception.</p>
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</blockquote> My favorite so far - "we are…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-03-29:502551:Comment:15363832012-03-29T16:56:27.725ZLisa A, Doorlyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/LisaADoorly
<p>My favorite so far - "we are searching for highly intelligent individuals" - oh please.</p>
<p>My favorite so far - "we are searching for highly intelligent individuals" - oh please.</p>