Hourly Hiring FAQ
Everything you need to know about hiring on SnagAJob.com
SnagAJob.com helps businesses of all sizes hire better, more qualified hourly employees for a lower cost per hire. Wondering how we do it? Take a look in this FAQ. If you don't see the answer you're looking for, contact us.
General FAQ
Online job postings FAQ
General FAQ
What does SnagAJob.com do?
As the nation's largest hourly job board, we connect America's hourly job seekers with top employers in all industries. But we're more than a job site. With powerful tools and stellar customer service, we help our clients develop customized hourly recruitment strategies and increase their hiring ROI.
What’s an hourly recruitment strategy?
In our research, we have found that companies that put a premium on the recruitment of their frontline hourly employees demonstrate stronger performance than the rest of the pack. It's that simple. Great hourly workers increase customer satisfaction, reduce your turnover costs, deliver more revenue and make your brand shine.
If you are going to maintain your competitive edge, you need a staffing strategy for those frontline employees. The responsibility for recruiting, screening and hiring hourly workers usually falls to individual location managers or department supervisors. Our expertise lies in developing customized solutions to assist frontline managers in making that process simple and efficient. To learn more about our hourly hiring solutions, click here.
How does SnagAJob.com attract job seekers?
SnagAJob.com has been building a reputation as the number one source for hourly employment since 2000. We drive job seeker traffic in several ways:
- Mentions in the news media: Reporters are constantly reaching out to us for hourly hiring insights.
- Online marketing: Advertising, paid search and affiliate campaigns extend our reach.
- Search engine optimization: Sophisticated SEO tactics ensure that people come to SnagAJob.com when they're searching for hourly jobs.
- Content-sharing relationships: We partner with top websites such as Job.com and Indeed.
- Word of mouth: Our job seekers are our best advocates.
How many registered hourly job seekers does SnagAJob.com have?
SnagAJob.com has more than 19 million registered job seekers. We are the largest online job board dedicated solely to hourly employment.
What is the demographic breakdown of your hourly seekers?
For information on the demographics of our job seekers, please contact us.
I’m finding hourly employees just fine on my own. Why should I partner with SnagAJob.com?
Just because you're currently able to fill open positions doesn’t mean you can't improve your hourly recruitment tactics. How much does it cost you to recruit, hire and train one hourly worker? (Consider the time your managers spend interviewing unqualified candidates and the revenues lost when you're short-staffed.) We can help lower your recruitment costs and increase the quality of your hourly workforce.
Are hourly job seekers even looking for jobs online?
Those looking specifically for hourly jobs are using the Internet now more than ever before. 181 million U.S. residents over the age of 18 use the Internet, representing nearly 80 percent of American adults.
How many registered users does the Candidate Database have?
The Candidate Database allows you to search the profiles of more than 5 million job seeker profiles. This number grows every day as more job seekers opt to make their profiles searchable by employers.
Online job postings FAQ
How much does it cost to post a job?
Single postings can be purchased online for $169 each. Start hiring today – post a job in minutes.
Can I buy more than one job posting at a discounted price?
To purchase five or more job postings and receive a discounted rate, please contact us.
How hard is it to post a job?
You can post a job within minutes in just four easy steps. With simple instructions to guide you through the process, posting a job online has never been easier.
How long do I have to use my posting(s)?
You have one year from the date of purchase to use your job postings. Postings that are not used within the one-year timeframe become inactive and no refund will be given.
What should I include in my job posting?
Make sure your posting is specific, compelling and full of details. Avoid abbreviations and buzz words, and don’t forget to mention on-the-job perks and benefits. Get tips for writing more effective job postings.
I have a promotional code. How do I use it?
Promotional codes can be entered in Step 3 (Confirmation) of the posting process. After you type in your code, click the “Apply” button and you will see the discounted price in your total.
How do I view my job posting once it’s published?
After you have entered all of the required information, you'll be able to preview your job posting before it is published. Once your posting is live, you can go to our job search engine and enter your location’s ZIP code to see how your posting appears to job seekers.
How long after I submit my payment will my posting be live and viewable on the site?
To ensure the safety of our job seekers, we perform a fraud check on all purchased postings before they go live on the site. Depending on when your purchase is made, this check could delay when your posting becomes viewable to job seekers. On average, it will take about 2 hours after your payment is received for your posting to be live.
Will my posting get lost among those of bigger companies?
Absolutely not. Your posting will be displayed in a random order according to the ZIP code you provided. Postings are also listed in alphabetical order by company name in the left-hand navigation bar for easy access.
I have already purchased a job posting, but I want to add more. What do I do?
If you want to purchase between one and four job postings, please click here to get started now. To purchase more than four postings, please contact us to receive a discounted price.
How long will job seekers be able to search for and view my posting?
After online purchases are made, it will take a maximum of 2 hours for single postings to be live on the site. Postings will then be viewable for 30 days.
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