Understanding the various types of Help-Wanted Ads
What are employers looking for?
Open Ad Information Job Title Name of Employer Description of Job (what do they do?) Training Needed Salary Location of Business Contact Person Contact Phone Number
PART-TIME CLERK TYPIST Open Ad PART-TIME CLERK TYPIST Approximately 20 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays. Experience with keying, filing, telephone reception, and work with public desirable. Must be dependable and able to work regular hours. $8.50 per hour. Applications accepted until Tuesday October 12th at 5 P.M. To Mary Campbell, Acton Public Library, 405 W. Main, Acton MA 01718-1416, 555-1351
Blind Ad Info Job Title Brief description (what are you supposed to do?) Indirect contact information: e-mail address where to send your information, maybe a Post Office Box (see next slide for example)
Blind Ad Clerical Local manufacturer has immediate part-time clerical position open. Involves heavy computer entry. 4 hours a day. 5 days a week. Prefer afternoons. Write: CLERICAL P.O. Box 75A, Union Station New York, NY 10112-1105
“Catch-Type Ad” How much money you can possibly make is first! Contact information (Phone Number or website only)
Agency Spot Ad Job Title Description Salary Information Job Agency contact information, not the business itself.
“Catch”-Type Ad EARN $200-600 Weekly Write for details. P.O. Box 113 Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2459
Agency Spot Ad Drafter $26,000 & UP Fee Paid At least 2 years’ experience. CAD skills required. Call us or bring in your resume to compare your experience with our company requirements. JOLEN Employment Agency 17 Plaza Offices, P.O. Box 531 Palestine, TX 75801-2837 555-0192
Make your own Ads 1 example of each (Open, Blind, Catch-Type, Agency Spot) Use the following information: Company Name-Titan Industries Address-1000 W. Rhode Island Avenue Orange City, FL 32763 (386)968-0013 Job Title- Human Resources Director Tasks/Responsibilities- Will handle managing the financial and health care benefits package Skills Required- Must be able to use a computer and Microsoft Office Software. Must be able to lift items no more than 10 lbs Salary- $35,000 starting, more with experience.