Just when I thought companies had finally taken my advice and started proof-reading their employment ads I come across this title:<\/p>\n
\nBuild Enginerr<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Of course the ad states this requirement (emphasis mine):<\/p>\n
\n–Excellent written<\/em>, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I suppose the descriptor “excellent” is all relative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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