There are a number of simple steps to posting a job on Jobs.ie. Once you have picked your job title then your next step is to write a job description.
A job description is your opportunity to sell your job and your organisation to a jobseeker. Your goal is to convince a candidate that your role is perfect for them and that they would enjoy working with your company.
To do that successfully you need to give the jobseeker clear and unambiguous information about what the job entails and tell them about your work culture and values.
We advise jobseekers that their CV should be well laid out, easy to read with no spelling errors. The same advice applies to your job description. We suggest you use sentence case, avoid using block capitals and steer clear of characters such as exclamation marks.
Job description structure
An introduction to your organisation
Tell the jobseeker who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Include a little bit of your history and let them know why your vacancy should appeal to them.
The job
List the role the successful applicant would play in your business.
Briefly explain what they would be responsible for and what they would be doing on a day-to-day basis.
Creat a bullet-pointed list of their key responsibilities.
What you are looking for
What skills, experience and qualifications do you want the successful applicant to have?
It’s a good idea to create a bullet-pointed list and separating any ‘must-haves’ with ‘nice-to-haves’, so for example they must have an HGV licence, but you’d like them to have 5+ years’ experience driving.
What you have to offer
Company culture – what is it like to work for your business? What are your values? This can really help to elevate your appeal to candidates and set you above your competitors.
Benefits & Perks – candidates are more likely to apply for a job when company benefits are included. They can make your role more attractive to jobseekers.
