The search for the proper candidate to fill a job opening can be tedious and time consuming. Theoretically, the more candidates you have to choose from, the more likely you are to find the perfect fit. By posting job openings on online job boards, you can narrow down a large pool of applicants fairly easily and quickly, and bring in only candidates who truly fit the bill.
Instructions
1. Create a written description of the job for posting. You will want to include a description of the position, the requirements candidates need for consideration, and maybe some information about the company. You will also want to determine and list the items that you will request from applicants, such as a cover letter, resume and perhaps samples of writing or other work, depending on the position.
2. Post the job first on your company's website, if you have one. All companies should have a section on their website for job postings. Because many online and print job boards charge fees in order to post jobs, using your own website is a free way to gather job candidates. Provide your website administrator with a copy of the posting and ask them to create a page for the posting on the site. If your website does not have the capability to allow candidates to submit their information through the site, be sure to include an email address for them to send it to.
3. Determine the type of position for which you are posting the job opening. Is the position an executive one? Entry level? Part-time/freelance? The places you choose to post the opening should depend on the type of position. For example, TheLadders.com is geared specifically toward executive-level jobs with a salary of more than $100,000. CareerBuilder.com also features a section devoted to executive positions. If the job is for a freelance, consulting or part-time position, sites such as iFreelance.com and Part-time.com are an option. Craigslist.org is another good place to post part-time jobs or "gigs," as they call them. There are even sites specifically catered to internships, such as internjobs.com. The more specific and targeted you are with your posting, the more qualified candidates you will reach, and potentially, the greater value you'll get for your dollar.
4. Price out your options. Once you have chosen a handful of options to post your job opening, visit each site to determine the price. It will be a waste of your time and money to post on more than one to three job boards, as there are now popular job sites that crawl the Internet and compile all listings, such as Indeed.com--recently voted the best place to search for a job in a LifeHacker.com survey. This, combined with the increasing popularity of online job searches, will ensure you get several candidates quickly, even by posting on just one site. Hence, you probably don't have to pay top dollar in order to bring in good candidates. Also keep in mind that some sites charge for your ad based on the number of people that click on the ad, or apply for the job, so you can't always predict the final cost.
5. Register on the site you choose to post and follow the instructions for putting up your post. Be sure to read the terms of use thoroughly before purchasing a spot to place your job opening.
