Would the author of this ad know what was meant by lifting 20 kg? Quoting Scott Hudnall <[email protected]>:
> > Could be. I work at a a pharmaceutical company, and education (and knowledge > of the metric system) is essential for working at our company, even in the > most basic positions. Following is an excerpt from a warehouse/supply chain > job posted on our company's web site: > > Job Qualifications: > - BA or BS with concentration in Life or Physical sciences preferred. > (May substitute with extensive inventory management or Bio/Pharma industry > experience.) > - Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instruction. > - Thorough understanding of metric system and good basic mathematical > skills. > - Ability to repeatedly lift 40 lbs. > - Proficiency with PC desktop applications and business operations > software system. > - Ability to work in a highly cooperative team environment. > - Flexibility in duty assignment and ability to work over-time as > required. > - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. > - Valid California drivers license with good driving record. > > I shake my head in disbelief every time I see "thorough understanding of the > metric system" followed by "ability to repeatedly lift 40 lbs". ;-) > > > -- > Scott Hudnall > > > > On Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 09:09AM, "Paul Trusten" > <[email protected]> wrote: > >The article doesn't quite want to put its finger on why U.S. citizens can't > get these jobs while non-U.S. citizens are sough-after. Money is one thing, > but education just might be in there, too (grin): > > > >http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/19/economy-slumps-firms-line-hire-skilled-foreign-workers/ > > > >Paul Trusten, R.Ph. > >Public Relations Director > >U.S. Metric Association, Inc. > >www.metric.org > >3609 Caldera Blvd. Apt. 122 > >Midland TX 79707-2872 US > >+1(432)528-7724 > >[email protected] > > > > -- Paul Trusten, R.Ph. Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association (USMA), Inc. www.metric.org 3609 Caldera Boulevard, Apartment 122 Midland TX 79707-2872 US +1(432)528-7724 mailto:[email protected]
