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Improving your job ad: how to get more applicants

Here’s how to breathe new life into your job listing.

How can I improve my job advertisement?

1. Make it searchable

Let’s give your job ad a little TLC and get it up and running as it should.

Your ad needs to be easily searchable, so think categories and keywords.

2. Hit your USPs early

3. Be descriptive

4. Engage your target audience

5. Optimise the formatting

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