Employment Ads

Available online or in newspapers and other print sources, candidates seeking employment or organizations in need of employees often use classified employment ads to fill their needs.  Job classified ads are short descriptions of available positions which include information pertaining to the job, position title, responsibilities, requirements, benefits, and/or how to contact the employer.  Whether looking to fill current or projected employment opportunities, employers purchase space for a specified amount of time with these sources. 

Traditionally, organizations place employment ads in local newspapers when seeking new employees.  Print ads are relatively small, located in the classified or help wanted section of the newspaper, and target local areas.  These resources tend to bring success for entry to mid level careers, but require organizations to draft and design advertisements, submit them to the publisher, and purchase each listing they need.  The cost of a newspaper ad is determined by the length of the ad and whether it is a display or text ad.  Prices generally range from $250-$1000 to run an ad for one week.  Employers are contacted by candidates interested in the job opportunity, and must then screen and process those candidates.  Responses depend on the geographic region, skills necessary, and availability of the occupation.

With advances in technology growing and increasing organizational efficiency, many employers rely on online services to meet their staffing needs rather than newspapers.  Online help wanted ads often give employers more space for text, and allow for more creativity.  Depending on the regulations of the job employment website, employers may be able to include links to their websites, photos of their facility, or numerous other options.  Job classifieds in print offer local candidates; where as online sources offer a broad range of candidates that span the nation, or even the world, and are great for individuals considering relocation. 

Classifieds generally work well for employers who must partake in the hiring process.  Organizations utilizing print resources post the employment opportunities, sort through resumes and applications to determine qualified candidates, and make contact to interview via phone and/or in person.  Online sources require less labor, allowing employers to post career opportunities and let services such as iHire LLC handle the screening process, so that they only receive resumes from candidates that meet their qualifications.

For further information on employment ads, please visit the following sites:

• Dorset House Publishing
• University of Connecticut, Department of Human Resources
• Market Research
• Ten Step Job Search
• Job Search Strategies

If you are interested in utilizing an online service for your employment ads, visit iHireJobNetwork.  We offer niche job boards in the following industries: health and social, administrative, sales, marketing, construction, real estate, finance, insurance, engineering, science, IT, hospitality, media, and more.