1.7.- Abbreviations.
Citas Para Pensar
"Ars longa, vita brevis"
Hippocrates.
The art is long, the life is short
What is the first thing people do when they are looking for a job? They usually take a look at the job vacancies section of the newspaper or they surf the Internet in order to look for job ads. Did you know that space in newspapers is expensive? Some of the most common terms used in job advertisements are abbreviations, that is why some people find job ads rather confusing.
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Exp / Exp'd. | Experience / Experienced. |
| P.a. | Per annum (the whole year). |
| P.w. | Per week. |
| P.h. | Per hour. |
| CV. | Curriculum vitae, also called Résumé. |
| Emp Agy. | Employment advertised by an agency. |
| Ref. | Reference. |
| Ccdl. | Clear current driving licence. |
| Req'd. | Required. |
| F.t. | Full time. |
| P.t. | Part time. |
| Avail. | Available. |
| Pd. Train. | Paid training. |
| Sal. | Salary. |
| Info. | Information. |
| Immed. | Immediate or immediately. |
| a.m. / p.m. | Day / night. |
| Mgr. | Manager. |
| Wk. | Week. |
| Mo. | Month. |
| Yr. | Year. |
Look at the following job advertisements.
OPPORTUNITIES TO START NOW!
MARKETING OFFICER
Working with a young team of highly motivated people. The role involves general administration, invoicing, liasing with clients. Candidates must have a strong copy typing speed and be IT literate. Immed. start. 1 yr exp. req'd. Call Oxford Street now on 030 9384 6723 (Emp agy).
GET ON BOARD!
Excellent opportunities in temporary work. Mature, exp'd secretary req'd for holiday cover. $ 8.50 p.h. Flexible work schedule. Word, Excel, Copy Typing and Shorthand preferred. CV required. For an application form and further info, please write quoting ref. ES/50/34 to Human Resources, Civic Centre, Rainbow Road, Florida SW3 5TN.
RECEPTIONIST
Receptionist is required for Blue Chip firm in Maryland. Applicants should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. F.t- 38 hrs p.w. Exp. no essential. Training is provided. Competitive salary. Call Peter. Target Employment, 15A Hill Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW5 2TF.
Phone: 020 6735 0100 Fax: 020 6735 8765.