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.

employment

job

Paid position of employment

resume · applicant · employer · recruitment · career · qualifications · experience · salary · interview · full-time

classifieds

listing

Recorded item in catalog

posting · section · classified · personals · column · print · publication · response · deadline · insertion

rental

apartment

Rented unit in building

  • houseResidential building
  • leaseTemporary use contract
  • tenantOne who rents property

landlord · sublet · furnished · unfurnished · utilities · deposit · bedroom · bathroom · studio · flat

forsale

used

Already been employed

buyer · condition · negotiable · item · appliance · furniture · vehicle · asking · offer · pickup

Categories
Opposites
direction of seeking

want adrésumé

Career summary document

curriculum vitae · CV · job application · cover letter · portfolio

communication purpose

want adlisting

Recorded item in catalog

offer

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G