Q: Use positive language and action-oriented verbs, and include specific details about the position and employer. For example, a help wanted ad headline reading, "Secretary needed for realty office," could be more effectively reworded in this way: "Dynamic Executive Assistant needed to organize, manage and oversee office procedures for busy, uptown real estate firm." Before you get into the more creative aspects of writing help wanted ads, it is important that you provide readers with some basic information that will give them a preliminary idea of what your ad is all about:  Give your company name and location. List the job title, along with specifics like job level, full/part time, temporary/permanent, night/day shift, salary range, application due date and date needed to start. An example of a suitable help wanted advertising opener would be, "ABC Corporation, located in Capital City, is currently seeking a full-time, entry-level Specialist to assume the night shift on a temporary contract basis. Salary is market-competitive and commensurate with experience. Applications must be submitted by March 1, as this position is expected to start on April 1 and run for a total of 6 months." Qualifications include any expertise that may be required for the job, such as knowledge of computer programming, familiarity with specialized equipment, proficiency within a certain skill-set and or an understanding of job-related terminology. For example, your help wanted ad qualifications list may read like, "must know how to use basic accounting software, able to use a 10-key with 100 percent accuracy and familiar with billing/coding terms." List any formal training requirements. Help wanted ads should include details about college education and/or special certification courses that apply to the position. Be specific about the type of experience you are seeking in prospective employees. In addition to employment-length guidelines, also include generalized experience requirements. For example, you may say, "Candidates should have at least 2 years of hands-on experience working in the industry, and should be able to prove focused experience in the areas of customer service, recruiting and training." This is a chance to sell yourself, and should include a number of components:  Say something about your company's history and/or reputation. For example, you may include something like, "We are the industry-recognized leader in providing customized, effective marketing solutions, in business since 1977." Expound on the company culture. For example, you may choose to point out the open-door policy of management, the casual office atmosphere or the importance you place on team building. Offer details about the benefits of working for you, such as advancement opportunities, insurance, 401K matching, bonuses and incentives plans. Include a standard equal-opportunity employer disclaimer. Instruct interested prospects on how, exactly, to move forward with the application process. You may want them to fax a resume, email a letter of interest or complete an online application.  Provide readers with a contact name, phone number and email address.
A: Begin with an attention-grabbing headline. Provide the basics. Summarize what you are looking for in an employee. Describe what you offer employees. Close your help wanted ad with a call to action.

Q: Read the user's manual for the airbrush that you are using. Once you've correctly hooked up your air brush, practice at different pressure levels to get a feeling for how the airbrush works. Use a cheap paint and airbrush on large pieces of butcher paper. Airbrushes typically cost anywhere from $25 to $300 and up. Remember to wear a protective mask and to lay out a tarp on your work area when using an airbrush. Use a mild dish detergent and cold water to wash the surface of your car. This should remove molding agents which could react poorly with your paint. Once your car is free of dirt and dust, allow it to air dry before airbrushing it. Because an airbrush paints a large area at a time, it's important that you tape off decals or designs that you want to paint in later. Once you've achieved the car has dried, you can remove the painter's tape and fill in finer details with a more precise tool like a brush. In order to quickly airbrush your car, it will need to be suspended in the air. Use a bent wire hanger as a base and stand for your model car, attaching the stand to the car from the inside. As an alternative, you can also find a stable and flat pillar to set your car on top of as you paint. Make sure to attach the car to the stand using masking tape.   Connect the paint jar color that you want to use to your airbrush. Apply the first base coat with your airbrush by applying pressure to the actuator, or button on the top of the airbrush. Quickly move your hand left to right and apply mist coats at 25-30 PSI. Continue to rotate your model car as you apply more coats of paint. When you are nearing the end, lower the PSI on your airbrush to 18-20 PSI to apply the final one or two coats.  Lowering the airbrush PSI will make the paint come out thicker. Do not let the thick paint run, or it may ruin your model. Be conservative on thick coats of paint. Remember to airbrush separate parts of your car, such as the hood, as you paint the car's body. Dry your car model for 24-48 hours before handling it. Keep the car in a cool area free of sunlight while it dries. Once it's totally dried, examine the car and look for areas that are not painted. Instead of airbrushing over the car again, fix small details with a brush and matching paint.
A: Practice airbrushing on a separate piece of plastic. Wash your model car. Tape off special designs and decals. Set your model car on a wire hanger. Use a gray or off-white primer for your model car. Allow primer to completely dry before proceeding to the next step. Apply an airbrushed coat of paint onto your car. Allow the paint to dry.

Q: Both power cords and modem cords need to be removed. Unplugging before the thunderstorm is ideal, but it may be the case that you are not near your computer when the storm is coming. Fear not, there are other preventative measures.
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Unplug all cords connecting your computer to the wall before the thunderstorm begins.