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13. Yes

Wed Jun 6, 2012, 03:19 PM

Jun 2012

Because using the right "buzz words" in business these days is more important than actually doing any work.
I'm not kidding. . .

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Anyone who applies through a company website without already knowing Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #1

this obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #2

I've held several H.R. positions in the past...you are 100% spot-on. Amerigo Vespucci Jun 2012 #5

As an HR professional ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #7

I agree & can speak from experience canuckledragger Jun 2012 #9

I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #8

'IQ test, View profile a background check, credit check ' marmar Jun 2012 #15

That would be hysterical Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #4

I get job descriptions sent to me all the time that are beyond absurd Matariki Jun 2012 #10

Online applicants need to know the right "buzz words." AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #12

Yes jcboon Jun 2012 #13

You must have encountered an MBA or two. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #14