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Although no two <strong>GE</strong> recruitment advertisements<br />

are entirely alike, all must be easy to read and<br />

understand. At the same time, each must<br />

enhance the <strong>GE</strong> image because the best applicants<br />

are not looking for just a job and salary—they<br />

are looking for a company.<br />

The headline should use an active verb and<br />

identify the type of candidate the Company is<br />

seeking using a phrase that is both descriptive<br />

and appealing. For example, start with the action<br />

words “<strong>GE</strong> is looking for….” Looking for what?<br />

Engineers? No: imaginative engineers. Readers<br />

should recognize themselves as soon as possible<br />

in the headline and copy.<br />

The opening paragraph is a good place to convey<br />

general information. It serves as an umbrella<br />

for the specific employment offerings appearing<br />

in subsequent paragraphs.<br />

Recruitment Advertising<br />

Copy Guidelines<br />

242.10<br />

Key words and phrases can help summarize vital<br />

points, pique interest, and stimulate response.<br />

These key words and phrases can also feature<br />

the disciplines (for example: Electronics, Chemical,<br />

or Plastics) and draw specialists to their areas<br />

of expertise.<br />

The copy should cover the major selling points<br />

of the position for the target candidate.<br />

These may vary from one field to another.<br />

In general, all recruitment advertisements<br />

should indicate clearly that the Company offers<br />

• opportunity to grow, learn, contribute, and<br />

increase one’s knowledge, value, and earning<br />

capacity<br />

• recognition, understanding that it is Company<br />

policy to notice, single out, and reward talent<br />

and achievement<br />

• responsibility for those who can initiate,<br />

accomplish, make decisions, and lead<br />

• challenge to take on bigger and more demanding<br />

assignments in accordance with demonstrated<br />

performance<br />

Keep copy clear, brief, and to the point. Such<br />

copy not only encourages readership, it also<br />

helps reinforce the point that <strong>GE</strong> places high<br />

value on speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.<br />

Emphasize facts—hard, cold ones. Each is worth<br />

a hundred vague, general promises.<br />

Keep the tone warm and personal. Speak in terms<br />

that are friendly, personal, and encouraging.<br />

Even in the most complex technologies, good<br />

copy can project the enthusiasm and excitement<br />

available in the position advertised.<br />

<strong>GE</strong> Identity Program 242, Recruitment Advertising <strong>GE</strong> Identity Website: www.ge.com/identity

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