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How to Advertise for New Staff… Like A Boss
There’s more than one way to advertise for new staff. These examples show you how to stand out from the HR crowd.
Julia Watters
Nov 20,2013
1. Understand what people are looking for in a job …
2. Use language your prospective employees will understand …
3. Make the job look as appealing as possible …
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4. But don’t be afraid to tell applicants exactly what you’re looking for either …
5. Just make sure you provide enough information … and spell check …
6. Consider recruiting from unlikely platforms …
7. Don’t just rely on the information applicants give you in their resume …
8. Seriously, think about it …
9. Don’t be afraid to ask applicants to take a test in the interview process …
10. And finally, make sure you hire the right fit for the role.
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Julia Watters covers topics in career development, educational guidance, and workplace success in her Career FAQs articles.
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