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Tips for a successful advert


This is the title of your Vacancy Position:  
This is the unique code we give your vacancy. It allows Young People who have seen the advert to enquire about it in further detail and also allows you as the employer to quote this reference when talking to us about your Vacancy.Ref:  
This is purely for administrative purposes, it does not affect your vacancy or how it is advertised. It may not seem that it is applicable to the job or company, but it allows us to document opportunity trends.Job Type:  
This is important as Young People will know the area the opportunity is in and if they are able to reach the place of work.District:  
Taking into account Age Discrimination laws, Young People still like to be assured that the vacancy is suitable for them. This still has to be within the legislation guidelines.Age:  
Young people will always be interested in finding out what the employer requires from an applicant. Try to keep academic requirements to a minimum – is it really necessary that the applicant have 6 “A” grade GCSE’s?, there is a big difference between needing someone with GCSE Maths and someone with good number skills. To get a better response to your vacancy try phrases like “willingness to learn”, “smart appearance” and “responsible and friendly”Requirements:  
Giving a clear description of the opportunity will allow young people to decide if it is a job they are interested in. This will also eliminate the amount of applications from young people who didn’t understand the vacancy. Young people like to see a description of the things that will be expected of them alongside their day to day duties – otherwise it can be a bit like going into the “unknown” for a school leaver.Description:  
Young people especially like to know details regarding working hours. Employer Services have found that employers who provide information on both the working day and the total working week hours have a better response.Hours:  
Young people will always want to know pay details or expected salary. This can in many cases effect the amount of applicants to a vacancy. Young people will not automatically assume that a salary is National Minimum Wage if no wage details are present. A position that states a salary even if it is National Minimum Wage will attract more applications then a vacancy that has no salary details.Pay:  
Young People realise the importance of training within employment. This does not necessarily mean formalised training in the form of an apprenticeship or NVQ. Young People appreciate knowing they will be supported in the work place. An advert stating full in house training will attract far more applicants than those without.Training:  
Adding further information to the advert can be useful to a Young Person. This could include any further Company benefits that are offered or a closing date for the vacancy. It is also helpful to add details of how to apply. Many employers ask for a formal CV and covering letter or use a generic company application form. This form of application can be fine, but can cause a lot of anxiety for a young person who has recently left school as most application forms are tailored for individuals with working experience. Young people are very conscious about leaving gaps on application forms or CVs when asked for relevant experience, and other questions relating to previous employment. Employer Services have developed a Standard Application Form that is specifically designed to be used by employers when employing young people. It will gather all relevant information and is easy to use by both employer and applicant.Further Info/ How to apply: