Adrienne, I a mnot sure about whether placing a large general ad or specific ads is more appropriate. My first instinct is to sya that depends on where you will be posting the ads and the local market. (popular press I would post one big ad with crossposting notices under different headings, because job seekers generaly look inthese publications under a number of different unstandardized headings and a professional press it would seeem to me to require specific ads because they have more standardized headings) However, I am certian that 6 months is _not_ too early to advertize your jobs. More and more people in this profession are working on grant funded projects and know exactly when their funding dries up and sometimes begin looking up to a year before their tenure runs out. Young professionals as well know well ahead of time when they will graduate and begin looking well before they graduate. 6 months is not out of line as long as your forthright with all applicants as to what they can expect as far as a time table. And as far as general ettiquette, I think that is the important rule. Honesty and openness in terms of pay, employment duration, and basic job descriptions. Remember you want them to perform well when hired, not just get them to answer an ad. If you are vaque or secretive, they may feel cheated and disgruntled once hired. Just my 2 cents. These thoughts are mine and do not reflect the opinions of my employer, co-workers, employees, friends, relatives, or significant others. Matthew A. White Director of Education and Internship Coordinator Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 (410)727-4808 [log in to unmask]