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Understanding Advertisment


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` There is more to a job advertisementthat what initially meets the job seekerseye.

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The obvious information found in a jobad explains the role of a requiredrecruit.

` By understanding job ads in moredetail you will soon learn much moreabout the position than the basic jobrequirements.


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` T his personality is defined by the sum totalof each contributing staff member shapedby management.

` T he management style and theemployee's responses to this styledetermine a company's character.


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` A job advert is the first point of contacta job seeker has with a potentialemployer .

` It is in your best interest to comprehendthe smallest of detail found in thisclassified job advertisement.


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` T he more you understand about the jobad, the more relevant your tailored CV andapplication cover letter will be.

` If you are able to understand job advertson a more complex level you will improvethe chances of your CV getting noticed

by a recruiter.


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` The first impression you get of acompany through a job ad is morethan likely the correct one.

` A company may have a young or alternatively a more mature culture.


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` F lexible, inflexible, arrogant or humble; each trait is unique.

` It is important for J ob Seekers tointerpret jobs ads, identify specificimpressions and proceed accordingly.


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` W ithout this job ad understandingyou cannot submit a relevant jobapplication.

` N ot only will it be difficult to tailor your job application, but you will also lackthe confidence required for a

successful application.


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` Look for specific language expressingclues to the company's personality.

` T hese words include, young anddynamic, well established, vibrantand target driven, to mention only a

few.


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` U nderstanding job ad jargon is one thing andwe will cover that in a minute.

` You need to comprehend what the job ad isasking for .

` O nly apply to job adverts that are relevant toyour skill and ability.

` R ecruiter's biggest gripes revolve aroundirrelevant job seeker applications .


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` J ob seekers need to interpret jobads in a way that they only apply to job vacancies to which their skill and

abilities correspond to.` J ob ads can often be open to

interpretation and particularly vague

regarding the job requirements .


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` Look for keywords pertaining tospecific roles and responsibilities that

correspond to your portfolio.` Look for transferrable skills that you

can apply to requirements listed in

the job advertisement.


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` The interpretation of job ads is vitalwhen tailoring your CV and cover letter .

` P ay close attention to phrases such as,quantifiable results, return on investments,team player, work well under pressure andtarget driven and ensure that your CV and

job application demonstrates your ability in

those areas.


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` O ther important details all job seekersshould be savvy to would of course be,money matters .

` Interpreting financial informationdetailed in the job ad is important toeveryone.

` Again the 'mumbo-jumbo' jargon plays abig role when understanding financialoffers.


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` Aside from this, job seekers should know howto identify fringe benefits and calculate thevalue of each.

` S alary packages, gross remuneration, cost tocompany and so on are terms you are lookingfor in job adverts .

` R emember to refer to the jargon portion of this

article to find meanings of each of these terms.


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` T he trick to understanding job adverts isto understand common terms and 'jargon'used in them.

` T hese terms often confuse job seekersand this is why it is vital that job seekersunderstand their meanings.


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` Young and dynamic: A culture that is new, freshand possibly directed by a young group of individuals. T he company is energetic, lively andactive in the market.

` M ature and established: A well establishedculture of mature and skilled leaders. T heorganisation is more than likely a reputable one

and traditional in its operation.


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` Q uantifiable Results: T hese are results that are

measurable and comparable. Quantifiable resultsare viewed as being more credible and a better reflection of achievements.

` RO I/ Return on Investment: T his is closelyrelated to quantifiable results. A return oninvestment is a quantifiable result. A return oninvestment is quite literally the return or dividend

achieved from an investment. T his could alsoapply to the returns from the employment of a newrecruit.


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` Market Related: T his term pertains to a salary that is inline with the industry standard. T he best way to find out the

going rate of the role to which you are applying to is byreviewing salary surveys. A salary survey will give you aclear indication of a market related or industry standardsalary.

` OTE / On Target Earnings: T his is similar to commissionbased. E arnings are based on targets set ahead of time. Asalary is determined by specific targets that are either reached or not.

` CTC /Cost To Company: T his refers to the total cost of theremuneration package that a company is prepared to payto the successful job incumbent.


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` G ross Salary: T his is the total basic (usually taxableand pensionable) salary that is payable to theemployee before any deductions.

` N ett Salary: T he N ett income refers to the amountthat is paid to the employee after all deductions suchas P AYE (P ay As You E arn), Tax and U IF (Unemployment Insurance F und Contribution) is paid.


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` After familiarizing yourself with smart ways toreally read and understand a job ad, soon you willsee the results.

` Your CV applications will automatically be moresuitable tailored and you will definitely notice morerecruiter interest in your applications.

` T ry to look for all the clues you can find in a job ad

in order to relevantly apply.

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