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Tool 13 · Communication

Corporate-Speak Translator

Decode interview clichés ("fast-paced", "wear many hats", "rockstar") into what the company actually means. Includes a counter-suggestion for how to respond.

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Why corporate-speak is a tell

The specific words a company uses in interviews correlate with the actual experience of working there. "Fast-paced" at a 12-person startup is genuine; "fast-paced" at a Fortune 500 is often euphemism for "we have more meetings than capacity." Knowing the underlying meaning helps you predict the day-to-day — and decide if you want it.