Office Dictionary (Part 2)

A humourous look at some phrases frequently found on CVs.

 

I AM HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SUCCEED: As soon as I find a better job, I'm outta here.

I AM ADAPTABLE: I've changed jobs a lot.

I AM ALWAYS ON THE GO: I'll never be at my desk.

I'M EXTREMELY ADEPT AT OFFICE ORGANISTION:
I've used Microsoft Office.

I'M HONEST, HARD-WORKING AND DEPENDABLE: I will pilfer office supplies if given the chance.

MY PERTINENT WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES…. I hope you don't ask me about all the McJobs I've had.

I TAKE PRIDE IN MY WORK: I will blame others for my mistakes.

I'M PERSONABLE: I’ll give lots of unsolicited personal advice.

I'M EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL: I carry a diary

In the March '08 edition of Next Steps we listed some humourous defintions of phrases that freqently appear in job adverts! What to revisit it?

 

 

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