EMPLOY CAUTION

Potential Employees speak in a certain way

And they don’t always mean what they say

So, when they write you about their career

You should read between the lines I fear

When you’re wading through a job application

And it says, “I can handle a stressful situation”

It’s not true just because it’s in white and black

It simply means the applicant is on Prozac

 

When you’re wading through a job application

And it says, “I have a high level of motivation”

Then I wouldn’t consider this one for to long

They’ll be gone when a better job comes along

 

When you’re wading through a job application

And it says “I have skills in communication”

They are certainly exaggerating just a touch

What it means is that they talk too much

 

When you’re wading through a job application

And it says “I have skills in organization”

This one is actually easy to see through

They like to tell other people what to do

 

When you’re wading through a job application

“Taking pride in my work:” is the declaration 

The true meaning is really no great shakes

It means they blame others for their mistakes

When you’re wading through a job application

“I am eager and adaptable” is the declaration

This kind of statement simply isn’t worth a jot

It just means that they've changed jobs a lot

When you’re wading through a job application

“I’m willing to relocate:” is the declaration

The clue maybe on the head of the letter

Hey after prison almost any place is better