From my own experience, job descriptions can be very misleading. While I am on the job hunt looking for positions that fulfill my characteristics and skills, some may be very appealing, but in reality, the description can be far from what the job truly entails. It is easy to understand that whoever is listing the job wants to get your attention, might stretch the truth in order to bring you in as an employee. This has previously happened to me last summer, where I was expecting a position in a warehouse working with the administration, but instead, I ended up as a laborer. With this experience, I now only hold job descriptions to a certain level of legitimacy, and always have low expectations. Even though a job might sound like you could become the next Jeff Bezos, I believe creating a personal connection with companies such as an interview or meeting provides a chance to truly understand what the job is entailing. HR managers are typically the ones behind the companies job descriptions, and it is their duty to produce an accurate document containing what the job entails. However, it is not always their fault for wanting to make the job sound exciting and eventful in order to bring in new employees. Job descriptions are very important, and if done well can lead a company to large success, but if done improperly, can lead to a dramatic rise in short-term employees.
