Added the Summary RSS feed from Kalsey Consulting's blog to my IA/KM/CM Aggregator and spotted this post:
Writing Realistic Job Descriptions
When writing job listings, some managers and companies will list every skill they wish a potential employee might have as required experience...
It's obvious that someone is listing all the tools that might be used in the job, adding in the job requirements, and then throwing in a wishlist of all the skills that might be useful. The problem with this approach is that you are virtually guaranteeing that you won't get qualified applicants for the position.
When I look at that job description, I can't decipher what they really want. What's the real need behind that job?
Amen. Must resist urge to slap an HR rep.
Comments
The real need is a computer nerd who can do a little bit of anything but is so desperate for work that he will accept the $10 an hour offering.
not that i am bitter....
Posted by: tbit | July 25, 2003 4:53 PM
Chin up, old boy.
You've got a cheering section!
Posted by: Greffier | July 25, 2003 11:53 PM