Posting a Job
(direct employers)
If your job description is all ready to go, click here to post directly on the site. All online ads are unlimited text and appear on the site within 1-2 business days. Each ad stays live for 28 days. For additional information, please call 1-888-566-4562.
(advertising agencies)
You'll find an "agencies: post here" link on the post a job page. This link will take you to the agency form where you can enter the job description, IO number, and agency billing address.
Simultaneously create a print & online ad through our new online tool. BostonWorks Create-An-Ad schedules your ad in the next edition of the Sunday BostonWorks
section, as well as on BostonWorks.com, to reach the largest possible recruitment audience in the region.
For more information, email: solutions@bostonworks.com or call 617-929-8900 from 8am-8pm.
Although credit cards are the preferred method of payment for single listings, a BostonWorks representative will be happy to review other options with you. You'll want to call our toll-free number 1-888-566-4562.
One of the largest advantages of running an online ad is being able to include as much information as you want about the job, your company, benefits, etc. Click here for some helpful hints on composing a powerful online job posting.
A job code is an internal reference code that helps you track the source of your resumes (ex: BW for BostonWorks). You can also use them to differentiate between multiple positions (ex: SA for Sales Associate, BD for Business Development) when all resumes are being sent to one central email address. All job codes are embedded in the email subject line to help speed up the distribution process.
We recommend choosing only one city for the location field. This ensures that your ad will be picked up if a candidate does a radius search for all jobs within a certain distance of a specific city or zip code. Jobs with more general locations such as "New England" won't be picked up when candidates use the advanced search page to narrow down their results. Also, choosing a specific location ensures that your ad will appear on our town, region, and commute browse pages.
All of our categories are based on keywords in the text of your ad. If you want your ad to appear in Marketing, make sure that "marketing" is included in your text. However, we also have a category dropdown, which you can use to ensure that your ad is appearing in the right place. This dropdown is displayed any time you go in to post or edit your jobs.
You can include unlimited screening questions when posting your ad. When job seekers apply online to your position, they'll be prompted to answer these questions before they can submit a resume. (Ex: Do you realize this is an unpaid internship?) All responses are displayed at the top of the candidate's resume.
The Apply Online button is automatically activated once you enter your email address in the contact information field. However, in order to have your email address appear on the site, you should be sure to include it in the body of your job description.
Editing/Managing your Jobs
Simply login to your BostonWorks account and choose Job Manager from the main Employer Tools screen. Click the paper-and-pencil icon directly below the title of the job that you want to edit. Make all necessary changes and click the Save button. Your job will be live on the site with the next update.
Our site is updated at four prescribed times per day (EST): 1-2 p.m., 5-6 p.m., and twice overnight. Changes you make will be displayed publicly with the next update cycle.
To delete a posting, login to your account and select Job Manager from the main Employer Tools screen. Check the box next to the job you'd like to delete and click the "delete" button. Your job will be off the site with the next update. If you would rather temporarily remove your ad from the site, as opposed to permanetly deleting it, simply check the box next to the job title and click the "deactivate" button. The job will stay in your account, but will not be displayed on the site until you choose to reactivate it.
You'll receive an email 3 days prior to the job's expiration, which will enable you to renew your ad with a few simple keystrokes. For security reasons, you will be prompted to re-enter your credit card information.
We recommend using screening questions, which candidates will be prompted to answer before they can apply online. You might also want to edit your text and make the job requirements/qualifications more explicit.
Searching the Resume Database
Separating your keywords with a space will serve the same function as using a comma. If you're looking for a specific phrase or title such as "Inside Sales Manager," you'll want to keep the title in quotes. This ensures that you don't get resumes with the word "inside" at the top and "sales" on the bottom. You can also use an asterix to get all derivations of a specific word. Ex: recruit* will capture resumes with the words recruit, recruiter, recruiting, etc.
When filling in your search criteria you'll see an "updated since" field at the bottom of the screen. The field is defaulted to search resumes and applications from the previous 6 months, but you can adjust this range to search only candidates from the past month, week, day, etc.
The "Jump to Search Form" button will take you directly to your original search form. From here you can add additional keywords, narrow your date range, and adjust any other search criteria.
All confidential resumes have a blind email link, which you can use to email the candidate directly.
Job seekers can choose between 3 confidentiality levels. The default level displays all information to employers, whereas the secondary levels withhold various aspects of contact information. Job seekers can adjust their confidentiality levels at any time.
Candidate Tracking and Management
You can create unlimited folders to store resumes and applications that you're interested in. To create a folder, select the "view folders" option from above your search results. From here, click "add new folder," name your folder, and then click "save." To move a candidate into a folder, simply check the box next to the candidate's name and use the "copy to" dropdown that you'll see at the top of the screen. Once a resume is in a folder, you can give it a score, add notes, email it to a colleague, move it to other folders, or delete it.
By clicking on the checkbox next to the folder name you'll delete the folder and all of its contents. To delete a specific resume or application, check the box next to the candidate's name and click the "delete" button at the top of the page.
Once you open a resume or application you'll see a printer icon underneath the "copy to" dropdown. To print multiple resumes, you'll need to open up each individual one and select this option.
To do this, you'll need to open up the individual resume/application and select the "email to" option from below the "copy to" dropdown. Enter the destination email address, a brief message, and click "continue" to complete the process.
An Email Candidate Alert will automatically notify you whenever new resumes or applications come in that match your search criteria. You can arrange to receive notifications every 3 days, 7 days, 30 days, or even daily. To create or edit your alert, click on the main Employer Tools icon and select "Candidate Alerts."
BostonWorks in The Boston Globe
You can contact Globe Classified Sales at 617-929-1500 or review our rate card online.
Simultaneously create a print & online ad through our new online tool. BostonWorks Create-An-Ad schedules your ad in the next edition of the Sunday BostonWorks
section, as well as on BostonWorks.com, to reach the largest possible recruitment audience in the region.
For more information, email: solutions@bostonworks.com or call 617-929-8900 from 8am-8pm.
With over 5.5 million job search queries per month, BostonWorks.com is the largest and most popular online recruitment site dedicated to the Boston market. Also, every time you opt for your print ad to go online you are automatically issued a username and password. This login information allows you to edit your posting and search our resume database throughout the 28 days that your ad is online.
All Globe ads are placed online and are keyword searchable. If you're having trouble finding your print ad online, please email support@bostonworks.com or call 1-888-566-4562 and select the Customer Service prompt.
Calendar items for "Around Town" can be submitted via e-mail to work@globe.com or sent by regular mail to the Calendar Editor, BostonWorks, P.O. Box 2378, Boston, MA 02107-2378.
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