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Tips for Finding a Job Using Classified Ads
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The "Help Wanted" ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. Here are some tips for you to consider when using this approach:
| | Realize that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. |
| | They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. |
| | They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your résumé, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. |
| | Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities. |
| | Do not rely solely on the classifieds to find a job; follow other leads as well. |
| | Answer ads promptly, because openings may be filled quickly, even before the ad stops appearing in the paper. |
| | Read the ads every day, particularly the Sunday edition, which usually includes the most listings. |
| | Beware of "no experience necessary" ads. These ads often signal low wages, poor working conditions, or commission work. |
| | Keep a record of all ads to which you have responded, including the specific skills, educational background, and personal qualifications required for the position. |
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Source:
U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics
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