In case you missed
the announcement, June is Free Job Month here at Idealist.org.
We've compiled a list of tips for the many hiring managers who will be posting a job opportunity on our site this month. If you want to be sure that job seekers can find your posting, here are some things you should do...and a few things you should avoid.
By Flickr user Darren Hester
Dos
- Do write the complete, official name of the location (i.e. New York, New York; Washington, District of Columbia)
- Do select Virtual from the country drop-down menu in the location field if the opportunity is available online or can be conducted remotely
- Do include contact information and/or application instructions
- Do mention other locations where the opportunity is available in the description field or create a separate listing for each location
- Do be thorough when describing the nature of the position
Don´ts
- Don’t list more than one location (city, state, and/or country) where the opportunity is being offered
- Don’t list geographical areas or counties in the city field (i.e. Bay Area, Prince George’s County, Tri-State Region)
- Don’t include more than one opportunity per listing
- Don’t abbreviate (i.e. gov’t, admin, temp, perm, PT/FT, asst, etc.)
Happy hiring!
