Job Posting Guide and Template

Some items must be included in a job posting while others are optional depending on your company policy and the particular posting. The bold items are almost always included:

• job title
• employer's name
• location of the job
• brief, to-the-point company description
• to whom the position reports
• outline of job role and purpose - expressed in the 'second-person' (you, your, etc)
• outline of ideal candidate profile - expressed in 'second-person' including qualifications and experience required
• salary or salary guide
• whether the role is full-time, part-time, permanent or a short-term contract
• other package details or guide (pension, car etc.)
• response and application instructions
• contact details as necessary, for example, address, phone, fax, email, etc.
• request for references
• website address

Click here for the Job Ad template

Please click Next for a list of Do's and Don'ts when posting a job ad.