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Air traffic controllers can apply for job in Braille


July 11, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

It was buried at the bottom of a help wanted ad for air traffic controllers: “If you require this document in an alternative language, in larger text, Braille, easy read or in an audio format, please contact the Community Relations Officer.”

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Job description: Must be wholesome


June 19, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Listing desirable qualities in a job ad isn’t anything new: hard-working, able to multi-task, leadership qualities, etc.  But have you ever had to ask for applicants who are wholesome?

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Help wanted: Ex-soldiers for drug smuggling


May 1, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

It’s not unusual to see employment ads that mention types of previous experience that applicants should have. So, if you were placing an ad for drug smugglers, would you request previous military experience?

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Best. Help. Wanted. Ad. Ever.


April 25, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Oh no they didn't, That's how they do it in ______

Doesn’t this belong in the Personal ads? Someone wants a drinking buddy for his 88-year-old, widowed father.

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