You share music, rip DVDs, make Hitler whine about your first world problems, and much more in the course of your regular online activities—and more often than not, you do these things without giving a thought to the fact that you're actually breaking the law. Here's a look at how you're inevitably circumventing copyright law and what you can do to protect yourself.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The Hidden Meaning Behind Phrases in Job Ads
Help wanted ads and job postings tend to use the same jargon, e.g., looking for "detail-oriented" "team players" who can work in a "fast-paced work environment." Fortune Magazine suggests these buzzwords can clue you in to secrets about the potential employer.
For example, when a job listing is filled with too much old jargon like this, "it could very well be that [the employers] actually have no idea what they are looking for. They just know they have a spot to fill." Similarly, conflicting qualities asked for in a job listing—such as "entrepreneurial" and "team player"—could suggest a number of issues the company has (unrealistic expectations for employees or a lack of strategy overall).
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