Recruitment Advice for Employers

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Here are some useful pointers to get you started on your recruitment journey.

Think about the job title. Job search algorithms pick up significant keywords, so keep your title relevant, meaningful and relatable to the job. Shorter job titles perform better, however avoid abbreviations, internal terms and phrases as it will limit your market.
Review the job description; does it make sense? Does it explain what the job involves and what a typical day in the life of someone in this role would be like?
Think about who your target audience is, what skills and attributes are important for the candidate to have.
Write an attention-grabbing advert. This is your opportunity to sell your vacancy to the candidates that you want to apply. Include the top 5 priorities for job seekers:
Salary and remuneration
Location
Employer information
Benefits e.g. flexible working opportunities
Career progression opportunities
Think about promotion budget. Targeting your advert will ensure that it reaches the right audience. The Devon Jobs team can help with this.

Advertising packages and pricing

We have a selection of packages to suit all budgets and recruitment needs. Having your vacancy on our job board will put you in front of the right applicants looking for careers in Devon. Alongside the job listing on Devon Jobs, we do offer options for further advertisement. Our recommended approach would be targeted social media advertising available in the Gold or Platinum packages, this will enhance the coverage and probability of receiving quality candidates. We can also offer recommendations and arrange additional media options through our network of external media advertisers. Advertising through our network of external media advertisers is an additional cost.

Choose the right package for you

BRONZE - £120

The bronze package consists of your vacancy being advertised as a standard job listing on the Devon Jobs website, with your company logo and up to 7 attachments.

SILVER - £160

The silver package consists of your vacancy being advertised as a featured job listing on the Devon Jobs website, with your company logo and up to 7 attachments. The benefit of having a featured job ensure that your listing remains among the top of the search results for the duration of your advert.

GOLD - £299

The gold package consists of your vacancy being advertised on the Devon Jobs website, with your company logo and up to 7 attachments. Your listing will also be promoted through targeted advertising on the Devon Jobs social media channels.

PLATINUM - £499

The platinum package consists of your vacancy being advertised as a standard job listing on the Devon Jobs website, with your company logo and up to 7 attachments. Alongside appearing prominently under ‘Trending Jobs’ on the homepage, your vacancy will be promoted through enhanced targeted advertising on the Devon Jobs social media channels and our Devon County Council Indeed job board.

All prices stated are for up to 28 days per advert.

£15 cancellation fee applies if the advert is withdrawn within 24 hours.

To advertise on Devon Jobs, email a copy of your advert specifying your required package to devonjobs@devon.gov.uk

For any further enquiries call us on 01392 383000 and ask for ‘advertising’ when prompted.

View all job listings on the Devon Jobs website for examples of how your vacancy will look.