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You need to ensure all your communication is on brand so there is a consistent message and tone.  Think about the culture of the company, the sort of person you want to attract, what would they be looking for?  These key points should be threaded through the job description, advert, questions etc.

Before looking to advertise externally you should first consider your own resources

• Website – do you have your own careers page, email address or a place for latest news? Ensure it isn’t hidden, make it big, bold and exciting, not to mention easy to apply.
• LinkedIn – you can advertise on your company page, and ask employees to advertise or share it on theirs.
• Company Facebook page, another place to share.
• Advertise within house: your employees may wish to apply for the role or know someone that would be suitable, do you offer a recruitment bonus?
• Local Facebook pages
• On company vehicles
• There are platforms where you can advertise for free such at Indeed, they do give you the option to sponsor roles.

Your second approach would be using external resources

• Working with a recruitment agency can take a lot of work off your desk, they will take time to find out about the role, the culture and the right candidate. They will also want to know your recruitment process.  Then they will go out to the market to provide you with a shortlist of candidates.  A good recruitment agency will also sell you to the candidate as well as keeping them updated
• Job boards is another option but this has to be managed and can be time consuming

We work with clients to help support them in this time consuming process. Need help, then let us help you, we know a bit about recruitment, well actually a lot.  Give us a call on 01483 697 076 and we can talk you through it.

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