1. many people believe that answering newspaper want ads is the best method to use. 2. job advertisements are found in the classified advertising section of newspapers. 3. want ads are also found in professional journals. 4. there are two main types of want ads: "help wanted" and "jobs wanted". you should read the want ads for two reasons: first, to learn more general information about jobs that are available; second, to learn specific information about a particular job that is of interest to you. 5. the ad may tell the education and work experience that are required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and the pay. 6. it also tells you how to apply for the particular job. 7. avoid ads that make unrealistic offers. 8. if an ad suggests that you will make a lot of money quickly and easily, do not apply for that job.