Following are some tips on creating a high-impact job advertisement:
Structure
Identify in your copy:
- Level of position: junior, intermediate, senior
- Duration: full-time, contract, temporary
- Introduction: name of organization and job title
- Body: name and description of organization, title and job description, including to whom the position reports, qualifications/years of experience required, salary range (optional), detailed application process, including deadline date
Sample
Strategic Employers 2002 is looking for a Director of Communications
Strategic Employers 2002 requires a senior-level Director of Communications with extensive experience in communication planning, analysis, internal and marketing communication, media and government relations.
Reporting to the VP Marketing, the Director will support Strategic Employers 2002 marketing initiatives and activities, such as: website design, production of promotional materials and tradeshow participation.
Requirements include a university degree and/or post-secondary education in public relations or communications, and eight years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills. Starting salary is $65,000.
Please fax, mail or e-mail your resume by (deadline) to:
- (Contact name)
- (Address)
- (Fax/e-mail)