Advertising Jobs Online FAQs

Advertising a job on NIJobs.com – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I create a job advertisement?
Visit NIJobs.com and choose the link for Recruiters.
Follow the “Book Now” links to create and publish your job listing to advertise a vacancy for 30 days.
Alternatively, contact us  for more details on our advertising packages and we can help you get your job vacancy online

Q: How much does it cost to advertise a job?
It costs £601 + VAT to advertise a single job  (live for 30 days)
Other advertising packages are available.  Contact us on +44 28 9043 4477 or complete this short form for a quotation based on your recruitment needs.

Q:How long will the job be live?
Jobs booked via the online booking facility will be live for 30 days.  The closing date will be stated on your booking confirmation.  Please contact us if you need to remove your job earlier.

Q: How should I write an effective job listing?

  • Include a clear, relevant job title
  • Use the Job Description section (300 characters) to define the employee’s roles and responsibilities and the specification required to do the job
  • Use the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria to define the qualifications, experience, skills or  knowledge candidates must have or should ideally have, in order to complete the requirements of the role.
  • The more information the job seeker has on your organisation and what the job entails,  the better for you

Q: What logo formats can be uploaded?
PNG, JPEG or GIF  image files are accepted .

Q: What salary options can be selected?
In addition to drop down options for salary scales, you can also select options including “Not disclosed” and “Commission Only”.

Q: Can a job be edited once it goes live? 
Yes.  Contact us if you need to edit your job advertisement

Q: How are job applications received?
CV applications will be emailed to the email address stipulated during the online booking process.

Q: Can companies based outside the UK book an online job listing?
Currently , only companies located in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland, England Scotland and Wales) can use the online booking facility.   Please call or contact us to book a job listing if your organisation is based outside the UK.

Q: Can charities book an online job listing?
Currently, the system cannot facilitate online bookings from registered charities.  Please contact our Account Managers to book a job advertisement.

Q: How can a receipt be obtained for the purchase of an online job booking?
A VAT receipt for your purchase will follow once you have received your booking confirmation via email.