Classified Advertisement

Class:- 11
Main Characteristics of Classified
Advertisements:
 Such advertisements are categorised into
columns according to different classes.
 These are written in short catchy phrases and
words.
 The language used is simple, factual and
formal.
 These are short, concise and to the point.
 All the relevant information is provided.
 Contact name and address is given.
 These are written in a box to attract attention.
SITUATION VACANT
 Include these Essential Details:-
 Begin with ‘Wanted’ or ‘Required’.
 State the name of the company.
 Mention the post and the number of vacancies.
 State minimum qualifications and experience
desired.
 Mention age, gender, and preferential
qualifications.
 Mention Pay scale and Perks.
 State the mode of applying clearly.
 End with contact Address and phone numbers.
SAMPLE QUESTION:-
Hotel Lake View, Udaipur, needs young &
smart lady receptionists. Write an
advertisement to be published in the
‘Situation Vacant’ column of a local
newspaper.
FORMAT
SITUATION VACANT
 
Wanted convent educated, smart and young
ladies in the age group 21-25 with pleasing
personalities and fluency in communication to
work as receptionists for a reputed five star
hotel. Knowledge of a foreign language besides
English will be preferred. Handsome salary and
perks. Apply up to 30th June with complete bio-
data and recent passport size photograph to
Personnel Manager, Hotel Lake View, Udaipur.
LOST AND FOUND
Essential Details:
 Begin with ‘Lost’ or ‘Found’.
 Specify the Item.
 Give a brief physical description.
 Mention when/where lost or found.
 Reward, if any.
 End with contact address & phone number.
SAMPLE QUESTION:-
You have lost your purse. Draft an
advertisement suitable to be given in the local
daily. (Invent details). Your advertisement
should not exceed 50 words.
FORMAT
LOST AND FOUND
Lost black leather purse in DTC bus (route no.
315), while travelling between Lucknow Road
and Red Fort. Besides cash, it contains some
very important bills and receipts. The finder
will be suitably rewarded. Please contact Anil
Sood, B-67, Lucknow Road, New Delhi or
contact - 27618456.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS -
Q1. You are the General Manager of a leading company. You
need a Chartered Accountant for your office. Draft an
advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in
the Times of India, New Delhi, under the classified columns.

Q2. RKS International School is looking for a receptionist for

the school. Write an advertisement on behalf of the
Administrative Officer in the classified column of the local
newspaper giving necessary details. Draft the advertisement
in about 50 words.