Why the words in your job posting may attract rule-bending narcissists
- Written by Jonathan Gay, Assistant Professor of Accountancy, University of Mississippi
Posting a job opening? Take a close look at the language.Ronnie Kaufman/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesWhen companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like “ambitious” and “self-reliant” to describe their ideal candidate. These traits sound appealing — what hiring manager wouldn’t want a driven...
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