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title: "What goes in a job post? | LocoTap"
description: "What it pays, the hours, the work, and how to apply. A post that only says what you’ll do: 5 questions an applicant still has."
url: "https://locotap.com/learn/hire"
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# What goes in a job post?

What it pays, the hours, the work, and how to apply.

**For**

Write a job post the right people answer and the wrong ones skip.

**When**

Before you look for help

## Try it

A post that only says what you’ll do: 5 questions an applicant still has.

Each line in the post is one question an applicant doesn’t have to ask.

Put the pay in the post.

## Worked out

| In the post | Without it, they ask |
| --- | --- |
| Pay range | What does it pay? |
| Hours | What hours would I work? |
| Where the work is | How far would I travel? |
| What you’ll do | What would I do all day? |
| What you need | Do I need a licence to apply? |
| How to apply | How do I apply? |

## Easy to get wrong

- No pay, so good people skip it.
- A wish list nobody can meet.
- No way to apply from a phone.
- Not saying where the work is.

## The tool for it

**Job post** A job post that follows the rules [About it](https://locotap.com/tools/job-post) [Start free](https://locotap.com/sign-in?back=%2Fapp%2Flearn%2Fhire)

## Questions

**Should I say what it pays?**

Yes, posts with pay get better replies. Some places require it. Check the rule where you work.

**Where do I post it?**

Job sites, trade schools, your suppliers’ counters and your own customers.

**What can’t I ask in a post?**

Anything about age, family or health. Check the rule where you work.

**Employee or contractor?**

It depends on how they work, not what you call it. Check the rule where you work.

**How do I choose between applicants?**

A short call, then a paid trial day on a real job.

**Do they need a licence?**

It depends on the work they’ll do alone. Check the rule where you work.

**How long should the post be?**

Short: six lines that fit on one phone screen.

**What do I do after I hire?**

Show them the jobs, the van and the papers on day one.

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