How to advertise your vacancy
If you are looking to recruit then you will want the whole process to be as quick, easy and stress free as possible. You’ll also want to make sure you get the best value for money.
We have many advertising choices available to you, from print only, online only to a combination of the two, all designed to maximise visibility and increase response.
What’s the quickest and easiest way to start getting applications for my vacancy?
Upload a basic job listing onto planningjobs.co.uk and get instant access to over 17,129* job seekers a month. A job listing promotes your vacancy to a targeted group of active job seekers looking for a role matching your requirements. You can post your vacancy now just by using a credit or debit card:
How do I enhance my job ad to increase response?
There are a number of ways that you can increase the response to your vacancy by enhancing your advertisement:
How do I make sure I reach the widest audience for my vacancy?
The best way to reach the largest number of potential applicants is to combine print and online advertising.
This way you benefit from combining the immediacy of online with the longevity of print, plus the opportunity to attract both active job seekers looking for a new position and relevant professionals who may be tempted out of an existing role by your advertised position:
How do I use my brand to increase response?
You can drive traffic to your vacancy through your company brand in a number of different ways:
Adding your logo will increase the impact of your ad and allow job seekers to find your vacancy by your company name – attracting those specifically interested in working for you.
You can even create a microsite, which is a mini website dedicated specifically to your company, which can provide more information about your organization as well as covering all aspects of the recruitment process. Some other ways that can help you increase response include:
How do I tailor my search towards specific types of candidates?
We have some sophisticated recruitment options that will allow you to target both active and passive job seekers through their CVs or registered interests. Just follow one of the links below to find out more:
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“The customer service received when booking with both the publication and the online service was second to none. The process produced a very high calibre of applicants from which we managed to draw up a shortlist and appoint more than suitable candidates. I would most definitely recommend to a friend or colleague.” Fiona Howes, Human Resources, West Northamptonshire Development Corporation