Understanding Advertisment

There is more to a job advertisement that what initially meets the job seekers eye.

The obvious information found in a job ad explains the role of a required recruit.

By understanding job ads in more detail you will soon learn much more about the position than the basic job requirements.

Each employee reflects clues to the company's personality by which they are employed.

Understanding the tone of a job ad and the language used is one of the truest reflections of a company's culture.

Every organization has a personality.

This personality is defined by the sum total of each contributing staff member shaped by management.

The management style and the employee's responses to this style determine a company's character.

A job advert is the first point of contact a job seeker has with a potential employer.

It is in your best interest to comprehend the smallest of detail found in this classified job advertisement.

The more you understand about the job ad, the more relevant your tailored CV and application cover letter will be.

If you are able to understand job adverts on a more complex level you will improve the chances of your CV getting noticed by a recruiter.

The first impression you get of a company through a job ad is more than likely the correct one.

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

Flexible, inflexible, arrogant or humble; each trait is unique.

It is important for Job Seekers to interpret jobs ads, identify specific impressions and proceed accordingly.

Without this job ad understanding you cannot submit a relevant job application.

Not only will it be difficult to tailor your job application, but you will also lack the confidence required for a successful application.

Look for specific language expressing clues to the company's personality.

These words include, young and dynamic, well established, vibrant and target driven, to mention only a few.

Understanding job ad jargon is one thing and we will cover that in a minute.

You need to comprehend what the job ad is asking for.

Only apply to job adverts that are relevant to your skill and ability.

Recruiter's biggest gripes revolve around irrelevant job seeker applications.

Job seekers need to interpret job ads in a way that they only apply to job vacancies to which their skill and abilities correspond to.

Job ads can often be open to interpretation and particularly vague regarding the job requirements.

Look for keywords pertaining to specific roles and responsibilities that correspond to your portfolio.

Look for transferrable skills that you can apply to requirements listed in the job advertisement.

The interpretation of job ads is vital when tailoring your CV and cover letter.

Pay close attention to phrases such as, quantifiable results, return on investments, team player, work well under pressure and target driven and ensure that your CV and job application demonstrates your ability in those areas.

Other important details all job seekers should be savvy to would of course be, money matters.

Interpreting financial information detailed in the job ad is important to everyone.

Again the 'mumbo-jumbo' jargon plays a big role when understanding financial offers.

Aside from this, job seekers should know how to identify fringe benefits and calculate the value of each.

Salary packages, gross remuneration, cost to company and so on are terms you are looking for in job adverts.

Remember to refer to the jargon portion of this article to find meanings of each of these terms.

The trick to understanding job adverts is to understand common terms and 'jargon' used in them.

These terms often confuse job seekers and this is why it is vital that job seekers understand their meanings.

Young and dynamic: A culture that is new, fresh and possibly directed by a young group of individuals. The company is energetic, lively and active in the market.

Mature and established: A well established culture of mature and skilled leaders. The organisation is more than likely a reputable one and traditional in its operation.

Quantifiable Results: These are results that are measurable and comparable. Quantifiable results are viewed as being more credible and a better reflection of achievements.

ROI/ Return on Investment: This is closely related to quantifiable results. A return on investment is a quantifiable result. A return on investment is quite literally the return or dividend achieved from an investment. This could also apply to the returns from the employment of a new recruit.

Market Related: This term pertains to a salary that is in line with the industry standard. The best way to find out the going rate of the role to which you are applying to is by reviewing salary surveys. A salary survey will give you a clear indication of a market related or industry standard salary.

OTE/ On Target Earnings: This is similar to commission based. Earnings are based on targets set ahead of time. A salary is determined by specific targets that are either reached or not.

CTC/Cost To Company: This refers to the total cost of the remuneration package that a company is prepared to pay to the successful job incumbent.

Gross Salary: This is the total basic (usually taxable and pensionable) salary that is payable to the employee before any deductions.

Nett Salary: The Nett income refers to the amount that is paid to the employee after all deductions such as PAYE (Pay As You Earn), Tax and UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund Contribution) is paid.

After familiarizing yourself with smart ways to really read and understand a job ad, soon you will see the results.

Your CV applications will automatically be more suitable tailored and you will definitely notice more recruiter interest in your applications.

Try to look for all the clues you can find in a job ad in order to relevantly apply.