I don't like listings which say "ninja" or "kick-ass" as well, but using "mediocre" isn't much better.
Why not just say "good"? A job listing titled "We are looking for good developers" would make me want to read it further.
Why not just say "good"? A job listing titled "We are looking for good developers" would make me want to read it further.
By now, everyone has realized the value of A+ players and they tailor the job ads to those individuals -- the problem being, that anybody who is any good is already employed, has their choice of opportunities and is never browsing through the Stackoverflow job boards.