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FAQ for Employers


How do I post a job listing?

  1. In order to post a job listing, you must create an account. Click here to sign up. If you already have an account, click here to login.
  2. Once you've logged in, click on the Post Job button to add a listing.
  3. If this is your first job listing, you will first be asked to setup a company profile. Enter your company name, a brief description, website link, and logo. Then click Create Company. You can manage your company profiles by going to [Your Name] > My Account in the top menu.
  4. In the Post Job form, fill in the details of your job.
  5. Before publishing, you will be asked to review your listing. Pressing Edit on any section lets you update details before posting.

Can I save a draft of my job listing?

  • As soon as you complete the first step of posting a job, a draft will be automatically saved.
  • To resume editing a draft, go to the Drafts section of your My Account page.
  • Drafts will be automatically deleted after 7 days.

How do I edit my listing?

  1. On the top menu, click on [Your Name] > My Account.
  2. Click the Edit button on the job listing you would like to edit. In the Edit dropdown menu you also have the option to unpublish active listings, extend the listing, duplicate the listing, or feature it.

How long will my job listing be active?

  • Your listing is active for 30 days.
  • To extend or unpublish your ad, go to the My Account page.

What is a featured listing?

  • Normal job listings can be posted for free. If you would like your job to appear at the top of the list in its category, you can purchase a Featured Listing.
  • Featured Listings cost $35 per listing for the duration of the listing (up to 30 days).

How do I feature my listing?

There are two ways to feature your job listing:

  1. From the My Account page, click Upgrade to Featured in the Edit dropdown menu beside the listing you would like to feature.

How many listings can I post?

  • You may post as many ads as you like!

How do I manage multiple companies with my account?

  • If you manage the job listings for multiple companies, or your company has locations in multiple regions, you can set up separate company profiles for each.
  • By default you must have at least one company in your account. To add more companies:
    1. On the top menu, click on [Your Name] > My Account.
    2. Click Add Company in the Company section.
    3. Add your company details and save.
    4. When you add a new job listing, you will be asked to assign the job listing to one of your companies.

Which region should I select for my job listing?

  • Select the region closest to where the job is located. LocalJobShop job-seekers are looking for job opportunities within a reasonable distance from where they live. If they live in the same region as your job listing, they'll find you!

Can I post my job to multiple regions?

Yes! Here's how:

  • While entering your job details, you'll first be asked for the job's Primary Region. This is location where the job is located.
  • Next, you can select one or more Secondary Regions from the list of available regions. This will post your job listing on feeds for all selected locations, giving your listing more exposure. Note, this is a premium feature, fee will be applied.
  • If you would like to post your job to additional regions after the initial posting, go to your My Account page, and beside your active listing select Actions > Add More Regions.

Can I feature my ad if it's posted to multiple regions?

Yes, any featured listing will be featured in each region where it appears. Featured listings fee is calculated per region.

How do I deactivate my listing?

  1. On the top menu, click on [Your Name] > My Account.
  2. Click the Edit dropdown beside the listing you'd like to deactivate.
  3. Click Unpublish.

FAQ for Job-Seekers


Do I need an account to apply for jobs?

  • No, job-seekers don't need an account to browse or apply for jobs.

I've signed up for the Daily Digest emails. How do I unsubscribe?

  • Daily Digest emails are intended to be helpful for finding the right job when you're actively looking for a job. When you subscribe, you will receive a daily email with a list of all the new jobs posted that day to your selected region. You can stop receiving these emails at any time by clicking Unsubscribe, located at the bottom of every Daily Digest email.