Anna Znak, a recruiter at Areal-Plus, has compiled a list of phrases in job descriptions that should make a candidate think twice about sending their resume. She also explained what these phrases might mean in practice.
Anna Znak, a recruiter at Areal-Plus, has compiled a list of phrases in job descriptions that should make a candidate think twice about sending their resume. She also explained what these phrases might mean in practice.
“There are vacancies that don’t even need to be analyzed in depth,” writes recruiter Anna Znak on LinkedIn. In her opinion, phrases in the description can tell a lot about the working conditions and what will really be required of the candidate.
What this could mean: “The schedule is from 9:00 to 18:00, but keep your phone nearby after that. Because ‘we are a flexible team.’ Without extra pay, of course,” explains Anna.
What this could mean: "Write posts, conduct analytics, come up with ideas, implement them yourself, and also make a report. And let's do it without burning out, okay?".
What this could mean: "That is, the manager has disappeared into chats, the tasks are blurred, the deadlines are for yesterday. Can you handle it? Great. No? It's your own fault."
What this could mean: "Everything is in your hands! But if something goes wrong, it's your fault. Not to be confused with creative freedom."
What it could mean: "This isn't about initiative. This is about 'running and putting out fires,' even if it's not yours."
It is especially surprising to see such demands when they offer a salary of 21,000–23,000 UAH.
“At such moments, you want to hug a candidate who still dares to respond. It’s not the wording that scares off candidates — it’s the imbalance between “we would like” and “we can offer,” the recruiter notes.
