Job Ad Analysis

Before you decide on a job ad, make sure that it provides you with sufficient information about
the ideal candidate for the company or organization. A primary objective of this assignment is to
tailor your employment documents to the specific needs of the employer. If your ad does not give
you sufficient information about your potential employer’s needs, the objective of the project is
defeated before you have even begun. If you are uncertain whether or not your job ad is
appropriate, do not hesitate to ask.

For this assignment, you must have a keen awareness of what your potential employer needs in
an applicant, and you must create a professional identity that proves you can fulfill and exceed
these expectations.

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Please write a few sentences for each question.

Reflection

1. Why did you choose this job ad? Do you feel that you are qualified for the position?

I chose this job ad because it was actually one of a few paid internships available for accounting.
Yes, I feel qualified for the position as it requires students in the undergraduate or graduate level.

2. How long has the ad been posted? If it has been posted for a long period of time, are you sure
that the position is still available? How?

The internship ad has been available since August 25, 2009, about one week ago.

3. Where is the company located? Are you willing to move if it is out of state or in a foreign
country?

The company is located in Omaha, Nebraska. For internships, I am willing to move out of state
and even travel to a foreign country.

4. Why is living in the area that the company is located appealing to you?

The location of the company is appealing to me because Omaha is a large city which is more
likely to attract other companies and businesses. The more well known a city is the more likely
companies will be interested in investing time and money into a corporation.

Job Ad Analysis
1. What skills is your prospective employer seeking, from most important to least important?

The website only requires undergraduate students or graduate students to apply online. It does
stress on seeking candidates with exceptional talents.

2. What exceptional skills do you have that prove you to be

invaluable to this company or organization? Remember that your resume is not a record of what
you’ve done, but a persuasive document that proves indisputably that you are the best person for
the job.

I am invaluable to this company with my skills and talent. I am quick and efficient in learning
new technology, and I am more than willing to maximize my performance through this company.

3. As an exercise, list the skills, professional experience, personality traits, etc., the job ad is
asking for in the left column, and list in the right your skills, experience, etc.

Your prospective employer You

aspiration to have a career in accounting in process of bachelor's degree in

accounting

striving to push self to do more willing to work until task is completed

precise, create systems and records skills and experience in programming

building friendships easily good communications and leadership

History of the Company / Organization

1. Did you know anything about the company before you saw the job ad?

No, I didn't not know anything about the company before I saw the job ad.

2. Does the company have a website? What is the URL?

Accounting Internship-00387

http://www.gallup.com/careers/search.aspx

3. What is the mission statement of the company?

"Gallup consultants help organizations boost organic growth by increasing customer engagement
and maximizing employee productivity through measurement tools, coursework, and strategic
advisory services."

4. What are keywords on the website that you can use in your cover letter and interview?

Some keywords on the website I can use in my cover letter and interview include: productivity,
visionary research, bahavior, management, development, publication, monitoring, impact,
dedication, global, leadership, experience and innovation.

5. Write a few sentences about the history of the company. Remember that it is essential for you
to learn as much about the company as possible; you can use such knowledge for your cover
letter and interview.

Gallup has studied human nature and behavior for more than 70 years. Gallup's reputation is for
delivering relevant, timely, and visionary research on what people think and feel. Gallup
employs many of the world's leading scientists in management, economics, psychology and
sociology. Gallup consultants help organizations boost growth by increasing customer
engagement and maximizing employee productivity through measurement tools, coursework,
and strategic advisory services.

6. Based on your research, what is your personal sense about the company? What do you feel
the company values?

The Gallup company has a worldwide operating services filled with many types of consultants
researching economic behavior and public opinions. The website did not give muc information
on company values and mission, but the company does value in informing businesses ways to
maximize productivity.

7. Does Purdue’s Center for Career Opportunities have a networking system with this
company?

No, Purde's Center for Career Opportunities does not have a networking system with this
company.

8. Do you have any personal connections to this company? Do you know anyone who works
there? Does anyone in your family or friends of your family work there?

No, I do not have any personal connections to this company.