Position Wanted Ads - Tips and Sample

Tips for Writing a Successful Ad

Stand Out

A Position Wanted ad is the place for you to shine. Now is the time to sell yourself. So, polish up your resume, contact your references and start thinking hard about all of your professional accomplishments.

Here are a few things you will want to include in your ad:

  • Your Name and contact information (unless going confidential)
  • Geographic preferences
  • Willingness to travel
  • Availability timeframe
  • Education, licensure, specialized training/certifications, industry affiliations and involvement
  • Your major accomplishments (it's okay to brag here a bit) Were you responsible for selling your emergency response system (or any other product/service) to 10 of the 15 largest senior living providers? Then that is worth a mention. Did you will Sales Manager of the Year out of 32 facilities? Did you turn around a Nursing Home? Help save a company from bankruptcy? Tell me why I should hire you.
  • Have you managed people? How many? What was your budget responsibility? (show me the numbers)
  • Get specific when possible (i.e. "Regional Director for 16 communities in four states" or "opened 362 unit non-profit CCRC" or "increased census from 58% to 100% with waiting list in a record 9 months

Sample Positions Wanted Ads

Sample I

Name: Kathy Jordan-Jones
Executive Director/ Administrator
Contact:
1234 Any Street
Any Town, NJ 07945
Phone: 201-555-1212
Cell: 201-555-1234
iloveseniors@seniorhousingjobs.com

Geographical Preference: NJ, NY, PA, FL, GA, SC, NC, flexible
Seasoned property manager/Executive Director with over 15 years senior living operations and marketing. Seeking employment in the field of retirement housing (Independent Living/Assisted Living/Active Adult/CCRC/Life Care).
Although I am presently employed, my community is for sale and I am looking for stability within a growing company. I bring both start-up and turnaround expertise. I have worked in both for profit and not-for-profit settings and come with exceptional reference. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity and can start after giving 30 days notice to present employer.
Credentials include: BA, CORE Trained in Assisted Living - State of Florida, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator/NHA in NJ and NY Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators.
Please contact me today if you seek a compassionate, caring and experienced manager to run your community.
Posted: 10/5/2008

Sample II

Name: Confidential
Vice President Sales – Products/Services/Technology
Contact:
joe.salesman (at) icansellanything.com

Geographical Preference: CA, OR, WA, open to relocate for the right opportunity
C-Level Sales manager accomplished in all aspects of sales, marketing, business development, P&L, strategic planning, change management, contract negotiation, customer service, and operations with Senior Living and Technology. Successfully managed entire sales teams of large companies that sell products/services to healthcare markets.
A polished professional and articulate sales guru who knows how to motivate and mentor others.

  • Active Member: ALFA, AAHSA and AHCA.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration – Columbia University
  • Masters Long-term Care Administration -University of North Texas
  • Achieved multiple Regional and National sales awards
  • Experienced in securing new strategic partnership contracts with multiple healthcare vendors

Married with two small children and am open to relocate. Willing to travel extensively if needed. If you seek a loyal and accomplished sales professional who has established contacts within Assisted Living and Retirement Housing, then please contact me at joe.salesman (at) icansellanything.com to discuss my background in more detail.

Posted:10/5/2008