Sports Recruitment International

Guidelines for writing a successful Job Advertisement

A well written job advertisement is vital to attracting candidates and ensuring the applications you receive are suitable and of a high standard.  Your job advertisement must accurately and clearly define the position and explain the skills, knowledge and experience you are looking for.

Keep the advertisement concise and focused on the key elements of the position.  You have the option of attaching the full position description for the candidate to download, rather than including every detail in the job advertisement.  

 

Position Summary

This is your opportunity to get  the reader's attention and entice them to continue reading.  It is important that your job summary is compelling and interesting.

  • Provide a brief overview (2 or 3 sentences) of the organisation and the position.  
  • What is the core business and vision of the organsiation?
  • What are the primary functions and objectives of the position?
Reporting Relationship
  • Where does the position sit in the department structure?
  • Who will they report to?

Responsibilities
  • List the main day-to-day responsibilities (at least four and no more than 6).
  • The responsibilities should focus on the expected outcomes of the position.  What goals and key performance measures will they be set?
  • Will they be responsible for any staff?
  • Which internal and external contacts will they liaise with?
Skills and Experience
  • What type and what level of previous experience is required?
  • Include personal qualities such as interpersonal relations, working under pressure and communication skills.
  • Include qualifications (eg. degrees, certificates, licenses) and any language skills and computer skills required.
Benefits
  • Salary (if you wish to elaborate further)
  • Car
  • Professional training and development
  • Bonus structure
  • Pension contributions
  • Health plan


Final Words of Advice

  • Ensure you do not discriminate based on gender, age or marital status
  • Add your company logo - this is an effective method for capturing the viewer's attention
  • Clearly indicate a deadline for responses and any specific application instructions
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