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understanding and writing “help wanted” ads

Practical Writing. understanding and writing “help wanted” ads. About E-Mail. Sample Reading. Useful Abbreviations in “help wanted” ads. Exercises. Practical Writing: Writing E-mail Messages. About E-Mail. “Help wanted” ads usually include the following information:. Job Information:

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understanding and writing “help wanted” ads

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  1. Practical Writing understanding and writing “help wanted” ads

  2. About E-Mail Sample Reading Useful Abbreviations in “help wanted” ads Exercises Practical Writing: Writing E-mail Messages

  3. About E-Mail “Help wanted” ads usually include the following information: Job Information: Position Title Location Business Name Job Description Benefits Days & Hours of Employment Salary Range Contact Information: Business Name Business Address Business Phone Business E-mail Address Or Contact Person Name Contact Person Phone Contact Person E-mail Address Contact Person Mailing Address

  4. Sample Reading Sample 1: Admin Asst Mid 30s COOKS TODAY Assistant to published Xinya Good magazine. Looking for indiv. W/strong communication skills. Challenging & creative projects! Type & WP. Call Sunday & Weekdays. Call 3905118 or fax r¨¦sum¨¦ to 3905119.

  5. Sample Reading Sample 2: Computer TECHNICIAN (IN-HOUSE) In-house technician needed for growing media co. Repair and install computers and printers in a unique environment. Min. 2 yrs. exp. Contact William Steve. Phone 5560789. Fax 5560799.

  6. Useful Abbreviations in “help wanted” ads Abbreviations appear very often in “help wanted” ads for economical reason. The following abbreviations are from the two ads above. Remember the abbreviations and their full forms. Admin: administrative Asst: assistant co.: company exp.: experience indiv.: individual ins.:insurance MGR: manager Min.:mininum nec:necessary w/: with WP: word processing yrs.:years

  7. Exercises • Ex. 1. Read the following ad carefully and then complete the sentences that follow. CLASSIFIEDS TYPIST The Reader has a part-time opening in the Classified Department. Candidates should have excellent computer/data input experience, pay close attention to detail and have a minimum typing speed of 65 wpm. Hours are Mondays (8-2 hours afternoons/evenings) and possible additional hours on Tuesday morning. Starting pay is $10/hour ($11/hour after one year). This opening is strictly input of ads. You will not need to answer phones. Please do not respond if your typing speed is less than 65 wpm. Fax your resume/cover letter to: Brett Murphy, Classifieds Manager, 312£­828£­0682 or send to bmurphy@chicagoreader.com. No phone calls, please.

  8. 1. The business name is _________ and it wants to hire a _____. 2. The applicant is disqualified if his/her typing speed is ______________. 3. The applicant may expect to increase his/her pay to ________ if he/she is good enough after one year. 4. The contact person name is ___________. The Reader typist less than 65 wpm $11/hour Brett Murphy

  9. Ex. 2. The following ad is from a website. Read it carefully and then complete the sentences that follow. BRIAZZ SANDWICH CAFE We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people who have previous experience working with the public in a retail and/or restaurant environment. All of our cafes are located in the Loop area and are open Monday—Friday. Part-time day shifts available; $7.50 starting pay. Uniform and meal allowancesprovided. We also offer career growth and health insurance. Apply online by sending us your r¨¦sum¨¦ and/or a brief summary of your previous work experience and your availability to BriazzChijobs@briazz.com.

  10. 1. The applicant qualifications must be ____________________ and have _______________________________________ ______________________________. 2. The applicant can find the cafes in ___________. 3. The benefits that Briazz Sandwich Cafe offers are ____________________________ in addition to uniform and meal allowances. 4. The only piece of contact information provided in Ad 2 is _____________________. friendly and enthusiastic previous experience working with the public in a retail and/or restaurant environment the Loop area career growth and health insurance BriazzChijobs@briazz.com

  11. Ex. 3. Organize the following information into a help wanted ad. Business Address: 5026 N Broadway or 2815 W Montrose Fax No.: 773£—463—­7435 Contact Person E-mail Address: contact@neonexpress1.com Position Title: Secretary/Administrative Assistant Application Dates and Hours: Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Qualifications: Good communication, bilingual, basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) Salary Range: competitive, $8—$10/hour

  12. SECRETARY/ADMININSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Good communication, bilingual, basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel), competitive salary ($8— $10/hour). Please apply M—F, 9 a.m. —4 p.m. 5026 N Broadway or 2815 W Montrose. Fax: 773－463－7435. E-mail: contact@neonexpress1.com.

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