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hunter

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Agressive? Hello?
« on: February 23, 2009, 09:58:34 AM »

I mean is it my non-native English or is it possible that this job ad for a European Gibson Executive has a very strange appeal?

I would more be expecting something along the lines of "inspirational leader" for such a position. But if the President is supposed to be "aggressive", well then this sounds like a fun brand  :?

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Support/Jobs/Executive/President-Gibson-Europe/
 
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 10:30:47 AM »
its essentially a sales focused role i imagine - i don' think much gibson R&D is done outside the US, and definitely not in Europe. So aggressive fits, knowing what sort of company Gibson is.
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 02:55:28 PM »
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This is a high energy shirt-sleeve position in a performance driven flat structured entrepreneurial culture. Only those applicants that are proven entrepreneurs driven to succeed, and who measure their accomplishments with mandatory daily win/lose performance metrics will be successful in this role and need apply.

What a load of bollocks.

I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t.  :x
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 03:03:35 PM »
That's Gibson for you.  PDT_029
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 03:27:57 PM »
And even taking the jargon out, it has a few grammar issues as well :lol:
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 03:37:08 PM »
'the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturer and Lifestyle Company'

I think I would argue that statement. Surely it's not 100% accurate!

Just another thought. How about we all apply? Having a BKPer in a high level job at Gibson would be great. I was thinking of saying something along the lines of:

"Whilst I don't have an MBA or a 10 year proven track record I have proved to be a reliable member of the BKP forum. References of my ability to start thought provoking, and sometimes amusing, posts can be gained by joining up as a forum member and asking my fellow BKPers what they think of me. I am sure you will find the answers helpful in your decision making process"

I think I can pull this off. Wish me luck.
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 04:11:17 PM »

maybe I should get that DGT and not a flame burst '59 after all ...
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dave_mc

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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 04:22:28 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on February 23, 2009, 02:55:28 PM


I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t.  :x

better :lol:
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dave_mc

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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 04:23:55 PM »
Quote from: AndyR on February 23, 2009, 03:27:57 PM
And even taking the jargon out, it has a few grammar issues as well :lol:

+1, i love how all these supposedly high-powered jobs for offer are littered with dodgy grammar etc.

also i noticed this, towards the end.

"Experience in playing guitar or other musical instruments is a plus. "

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 05:36:18 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on February 23, 2009, 02:55:28 PM
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This is a high energy shirt-sleeve position in a performance driven flat structured entrepreneurial culture. Only those applicants that are proven entrepreneurs driven to succeed, and who measure their accomplishments with mandatory daily win/lose performance metrics will be successful in this role and need apply.

What a load of bollocks.

I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t.  :x

+ 1 insufferable pricks people like that. I hate them.
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 05:39:15 PM »
Quote from: Ian Price on February 23, 2009, 03:37:08 PM
'the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturer and Lifestyle Company'

I think I would argue that statement. Surely it's not 100% accurate!

Just another thought. How about we all apply? Having a BKPer in a high level job at Gibson would be great. I was thinking of saying something along the lines of:

"Whilst I don't have an MBA or a 10 year proven track record I have proved to be a reliable member of the BKP forum. References of my ability to start thought provoking, and sometimes amusing, posts can be gained by joining up as a forum member and asking my fellow BKPers what they think of me. I am sure you will find the answers helpful in your decision making process"

I think I can pull this off. Wish me luck.

Feel free to quote the use of my Koch in your CV!
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2009, 09:14:22 PM »
What amuses me more, is that, unless he's left in the last 8 months, the head of Gibson UK is pretty much the polar opposite of an aggressive, jargon chanting, target-obsessed, go-getter  :lol:

He's a boy from Fife who likes the pub and banter with musos in old fashioned shops  :lol:
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2009, 09:33:41 PM »
Bad grammar... Corporate jargon bullsh1t... over inflated self importance.

A completely soulless lack of self awareness....

This is why I cry when I have to consider returning to work for a company such as this. PDT_049 PDT_050 PDT_038 PDT_013
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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2009, 11:07:53 PM »
hang on a minute, couldn't we get roo in? he hates teles, in a vaguely aggressive way, so he's halfway there already, presumably...
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Ian Price

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Re: Agressive? Hello?
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2009, 11:16:01 PM »
That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
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