Where to Advertise Jobs Locally: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking for the best places to advertise jobs locally? With the rise of digital job boards, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to the best places to advertise jobs locally, from free job posting sites to paid options. Jora is a great place to start when looking for local job postings. This relatively new job site is looking to compete with Indeed and offers employers up to ten free jobs per month.

Additionally, Global Job Exchange also offers free job postings, as well as paid posts to drive requests. LinkedIn is another great option for employers looking to hire locally. It offers both free and paid publishing options, as well as the ability to manually search for potential candidates and contact them free of charge if your network is large enough. Indeed and Google for Jobs are two of the most popular job boards and don't require a credit card to post a job.

You can also post jobs for free on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and add them to your career page and post them on Google for Jobs for free. Adzuna is another popular job board that started in the UK and has become one of the most visited by millions of candidates every month. You can post a free job on this platform, as well as check your local Adzuna branches to address candidates in your location. Craigslist is a classifieds site based in the US that allows you to post jobs for free.

Be sure to check if there are any fees in your area, as Craigslist charges employers in some places. Additionally, you can also advertise your work on the Department of Commerce. Google for Jobs can give your job ads a significant boost. As one of Google's enhanced search features, it collects job postings from job sites and job pages and displays them on Google Search.

To encourage this tool to collect your job advertisements, make sure you add structured data to your job description web pages. Workable is another great option that allows you to publish to more than 18 job boards (including Monster, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder and more) with a single presentation. Jobcase is a great option for employers looking for hourly workers. If you're a hiring manager, you can post a job for free, while outside recruiters and agencies must choose a paid plan.

This job site is also part of a network that includes JobTree and Craigslist. Jora is another job aggregator with a global presence where you can publish jobs for free. It also partners with other platforms in different areas, such as SEEK in Australia and New Zealand and JobStreet in Asia. The World Wide Web is also an excellent resource when searching for local jobs. Glassdoor has many features such as job posting, advertising and hiring platforms that help employers promote themselves online to get the best employees. The National Labor Exchange (NLx) is a government-run job site that allows anyone to post a job for free in state workforce systems. It collects and distributes job offers from the careers websites of previously vetted companies, state job boards and federal job portals. Organizations often post external job advertisements on job boards tailored to their specific industry or employee demographics. There are also many truly free job boards that don't require you to submit credit card details before posting a job.

ZipRecruiter's “TrafficBoost” gives your job posting an extra boost, including increased placement and visibility on your linked job boards. Scouted is a great platform that seeks and selects talent from the beginning to the middle of their career that fits the requirements of your job. Hubstaff Talent gives employers the opportunity to post a remote job to their board but also hosts thousands of employee profiles that give an employer the opportunity to find the candidate they want. Jobvertise is designed to help employers find the right talent by promoting and advertising their job offers. Free job posting sites help showcase your work to thousands of potential job seekers, creating a greater opportunity to attract strong candidates at no cost. In conclusion, there are many great options available when it comes to advertising jobs locally. From free options such as Indeed and LinkedIn, to paid options such as Workable and Jobvertise, there are plenty of ways for employers to find top talent without breaking the bank.

Esther Woodcock
Esther Woodcock

Esther has been in Marketing field for 15 years