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(1). A way to tell a job candidate “no” without actually having to say “no”. (WARNING: May lead to uncomfortable follow-up phone calls and emails.)
“Yeah, I’m not sure this guy’s firm material, you know what I mean? Well, let’s put him on a warm hold for now and call in some other candidates.”
(1). A term used when an individual isn’t an expert in your particular field, but knows enough about it to get you in trouble when you screw up.
“So Scott, I’m certainly no IT expert, I mean, I know enough to be dangerous, but don’t you think setting the password to the server as “server password” could have led to that virus? Boss wants to see you by the way.”
(1). A term used to describe established, non-negotiable beliefs and practices that your firm stands for. Not stakes that you keep on your kitchen table in case of unexpected vampire attacks.
“We have to throw these down as our table stakes, guys. If they don’t like it then they’ll have to find another wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tubeman distributor. While we certainly stand for fun, low-balling us on shipping rates is no laughing matter!”
