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Few things in life can be so fraught with irritations and indignities quite like seeking work. Whether it's a part-time job for college, a first “real” job, or trying to switch careers, there's going to be a veritable avalanche of bullsh*t to contend with. As much as interviews can be a real bugbear, getting to that stage in the first place is a whole other level of aggravation.
Job adverts are filled with phrases that range from the nonsensical (really, what exactly do they mean by a “ROCK STAR”?!) to the sneakily malicious ("competitive salary" - really?), this collection looks at what those incredibly annoying clichés really mean.
