Thanks Bob, that’s a great anecdote. I think you’ll be perfect for the role. Now, even though it’s a manager position, you won’t have that as a title and oh, did I mention the job is entry level pay? Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash

7 Obnoxious Job Ads That Deserve to go in the Bin

Along with the companies that write them

The “we expect 3–5 years experience” but call it “entry-level” position.

Perhaps the most common and egregious offender on the list, responsible for slowly sucking the soul out of anyone who has just gotten out of college and is trying to get their career started. Oh you thought “entry-level” meant that the job was entry level? That’s adorable. No, “entry-level” means entry level pay, not work.

These are the companies you should steer clear of like the Coronavirus, because they are clearly looking to exploit desperate people in between jobs. No one with the experience they’re after would accept such a shitty salary unless they were desperate.

The conditions and people in such companies generally suck as well, because when you’re that shameless in a job ad, imagine what you’re like day to day.

The “must have a university degree” ad.

Another common one, and it’s usually as common as it is nonsensical. You want an accountant? Sure, that person needs to have a degree and professional certification to do that job. Some average office job in the business world that has no special requirements though…