We’ve collected the most ridiculous and insulting job listings we could find, and some of them might make you think: “What respectable company would actually post this?” From absurd working hours to laughable pay, some of these job ads have some pretty laughable requirements. Do you remember any nonsensical job listings from your job-seeking days, Pandas? If so, tell us about them in the comments! Bored Panda reached out to two corporate world experts: manager trainer and the founder of Manager Method, Ashley Herd, and leadership coach and CEO of Beamably, Robyn L Garrett. They both kindly agreed to have a chat with us about where these kinds of job postings come from, how organizations can improve their ads, and how job-seekers can navigate the frustrating waters of job searching. Ashley Herd | Manager Method Robyn L Garrett | Beamably “They can’t understand why people won’t be breaking down doors to work their low-paying, do-everything job,” she explains. “To them, whatever meager salary they’re offering is a lot. They’re not researching enough to realize that it’s not.” Corporate training, leadership development, and HR consulting specialist, Ashley Herd, agrees, saying that some companies might not understand how expensive life has gotten. “And those that do think that means they can take advantage of people who need income,” she tells Bored Panda. Herd also says that some recruiters believe workers need to earn the position at their company. “Many employers believe ‘paying your dues’ is necessary – including doing long, hard work for minimal pay.” The sad thing is that, contrary to what the company believes, it’s not beneficial for them or the employee. “Anything you put in a job posting, ask yourself, ‘If this were to be screenshot and put on social media, would it go viral for the wrong reasons?’ And if you don’t have a sense of what might look so wrong that it goes viral – ask your assistant or family member,” the corporate trainer recommends. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
