want ad
Seeking employment notice
A want ad is a short classified advertisement, typically in a newspaper or online, seeking something—usually employment, housing, or goods.
The term emphasizes the advertiser's desire: someone wants a job, wants to hire, wants to buy or sell.
She found her first apartment through a want ad.
The format has largely migrated from print to online platforms.
Paid position of employment
- positionLocation or stance
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- hiringGiving someone work
- resumeCareer summary document
applicant · employer · recruitment · career · qualifications · experience · salary · interview
Recorded item in catalog
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- postingPublishing content online
section · classified · personals · column · print · publication · response · deadline
job
Paid position of employment
resume · applicant · employer · recruitment · career · qualifications · experience · salary · interview · full-time
listing
Recorded item in catalog
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- announcementPublic declaration of information
posting · section · classified · personals · column · print · publication · response · deadline · insertion
apartment
Rented unit in building
landlord · sublet · furnished · unfurnished · utilities · deposit · bedroom · bathroom · studio · flat
used
Already been employed
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- priceMonetary value assigned
- sellerOne who trades goods
buyer · condition · negotiable · item · appliance · furniture · vehicle · asking · offer · pickup
- classifiedspet ads, wanted ads, job listing, job listings, job postings
- print adsadvertorial, centerfold, gatefold, spread, classified
want adrésumé
Career summary document
curriculum vitae · CV · job application · cover letter · portfolio