Business Jargon Used By Hiring Companies
Posted by Saundra Lee on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 @ 04:49 AM
Business jargon seems to be used more creatively and more often lately. When consulting with hiring companies and potential job candidates, I hear new ones every day. Sometimes I have to look them up on The Office Life’s Business Jargon Dictionary.
Here are my top 10 favorite Business Jargon terms.
10. Bag of snakes [n.] A business situation with many unexpected problems.
9. CFO [n.] Chief Finagle Officer. The person who's responsible for manipulating a company's finances to avoid legal penalties.
8. EPON [n.] Endless Pit Of Need. A colleague who continually seeks support for their ongoing personal and professional problems.
7. HiPo [adj.] High Potential. "Word on the street is that he went to Wharton... I'm thinking HiPo."
6. . Jump the couch [exp.] When unpredictable or strange behavior has a negative impact on one's reputation. Thanks for this one, Tom.
5. Multi-slacker [n.] A person who can perform many unproductive things at the same time. These include phone conversations, instant messaging, and web surfing, often on company time.
4. On the air [adj.] Reachable by email or phone via a mobile device. "I'm out of the office but I'll be on the air all afternoon."
3. Resume stain [n.] A job (or company) that looks so terrible that you'd rather leave it off your resume.
2. Bloatation [v.] Filling non-essential positions instead of core staff. Usually occurs just before bankruptcy.
AND MY FAV!!!
1. Scooby Snacks [n.] Token compensation. "The gift certificates they gave us instead of a Christmas bonus were total scooby snacks."
Business jargon is fun, entertaining and provides bonding within the office like twins that have their own language but it is best not to use it in the interview process. Also, double-check your resume for any use of jargon or industry specific language. During the job interview process, emphasize inclusion vs. exclusion.
If you have some favorite business jargon terms I have missed, please share.
For companies offering "way more" then "scooby snacks" check out our featured job opportunities this week!
Posted by: Saundra LeePresidentDubin & Lee