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How to write brilliant job listings

Make your listing stand out on Trade Me Jobs! Check out our easy step-by-step process for writing great job ads below.

How to write a job ad: the steps

1. Make it searchable

Great candidates are out there, and your job ad needs to reel them in

2. Sell the role

3. Include all the key information

4. Know your target audience

5. Format it correctly

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