Have you ever read a job description and felt like you needed a Rosetta Stone to decode it? We’ve all been puzzled by those vague or exaggerated terms that seem to pop up in every listing. Let’s break down what they’re really trying to say.

• “Dynamic Work Environment”: This usually means you’ll be constantly juggling multiple tasks while sitting in a room where the AC only works half the time.
• “Looking for a Team Player”: Translation: Be prepared to take on other people’s work and pretend you love it.
• “Must Be a Self-Starter”: The boss won’t give you any guidance, but they will criticize you for not reading their mind.
• “Opportunity for Growth”: There’s a chance you’ll get a promotion, but only if your boss leaves and they can’t find anyone else willing to do the job.

There are many more, but the long story short is that we here at Incognito believe in quality candidates and job postings. We put our focus into getting positions on our site that will generate real opportunity and tools that you can use whether applying on Incognito or another job site.