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[Applications](https://knowledge.x1jobs.com/posting-a-job?hsLang=en#applications) # How do I increase response and applications? ## This guide shares practical tips to improve applications on s1jobs if you are not getting the response you expected. #### 1. Review your job advert Start by reviewing your existing advert. Ask yourself: - Is the salary competitive? - Check similar roles on s1jobs.com to see what competitors are offering. - Jobs that display a salary usually perform better than those that do not. - Are you selling the role and your organisation? - Have you highlighted benefits such as flexible working, bonus schemes, extra holidays or a birthday day off? - What makes your working environment attractive compared to others? - Is the job title what jobseekers search for? - Use standard job titles wherever possible so your role appears in relevant searches. - If you cannot change the title internally, mention common titles in the job description instead. - For example: - “We are looking for an experienced customer service expert to join our team. As a Product Expert you will be confident, friendly and knowledgeable about our products.” - What might be putting candidates off? - Is the location difficult to reach or unclear? - Are the requirements too broad or unrealistic for the salary and level? - Are you directing candidates to a long application form on your own website? CV applications are often preferred by jobseekers. Where possible, select the option to accept CVs directly. #### 2. Consider reposting your job If your job has been live for more than two weeks, response can slow down even after you improve the content. - We recommend closing the job and reposting it with your updated details. - This will use another job credit, but in most cases it delivers a better return in applications. - If you do not have a credit to repost, your job can still be found by candidates when they browse all vacancies, it just will not appear as high as a similar newly posted role. #### 3. Use additional products to boost response Sometimes the advert itself is as strong as it can be and you simply need extra visibility. - s1jobs offers a range of boost and add on credits to maximise reach and visibility. - Options include Sponsored Jobs and Social Boost (LlinkedIn) credits, which can promote your advert in prominent positions, across other media channels. - If you purchased credits through an account manager, you can contact them to discuss suitable boost products. - If you are a self service customer, you can buy social boost or add on credits online. #### 4. Use CV Database to invite candidates to apply Proactive outreach can significantly improve response: - With a CV Database licence you can search for suitable candidates and add them to a talent pool. - From your talent pools, use the **Invite to apply** function to send an email inviting candidates to apply for your role. - You can invite multiple candidates at once by ticking each jobseeker and using the **Page actions** button. 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