Classified ads are brief and often cryptic.
When you scan them, it can be hard to read between the lines. What kind of person is the employer really seeking. It's important, first, to know which classifieds carry the kind of job you want. Many professional-level positions aren't listed in newspapers but in professional and trade journals, such as the National Law Journal and the Journal of Accountancy, found in many public libraries. Positions near the top of the corporate ladder often aren't advertised at all.