Introduction

These pages will help you read and use job ads so you can write your résumé and cover letter or fill out a job application. To use these pages, you may select links in the navigation bar on the left, you may select links from the list below, or you may advance through the pages using the links at the bottom of each page. Click here to download the PDF file containing sample résumés and employment letters.

The job ad pages are orgnized into the following sections:

• How to read and use job ads part 1
  • Company name
  • Company contact information
  • Company description
  • Job title (and job number if applicable)
  • Job requirements
• How to read and use job ads part 2
  • Contact person
  • Application requirements
• Understanding the job ad part 1
  • Understanding job ad organization
• Understanding the job ad part 2
  • Understanding job ad terms