Browse job descriptions for any entry level jobs and you see many of the same phrases.  Words like “energetic”, “creative”, and “go getter”.  Sentences about how valuable your input is and how much a company wants your opinions and thoughts.

Then you start working.

Majority of the time you’re given a specific task that has a narrow scope.  You’re told not to question it (get attacked when you do) and to simply focus on your specific piece of work.

I know it’s not appealing but how about some honesty?  Why not “This job requires focus.  Tasks are already defined and we need someone who can complete them quickly and correctly.”

In my opinion the difference of job description versus job reality is a horrible way to start off the relationship.