greater.jobs

Review:

greater.jobs is an award-winning job board that advertises job openings across Greater Manchester and beyond. As the designated job board for 12 local authorities in the North West, the platform is ideal for employers looking to advertise full-time positions and apprenticeships. Features to look out for include applicant tracking and six-week postings.

Pros:

• greater.jobs' advertisements are published on the job board for six weeks.
• Employers can choose to have their advertisement posted on the company's Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
• The company claims to receive over 1,5 million monthly views.
• greater.jobs provides additional business services, such as blog promotion and online applications.
• Candidates can set up job alerts, which help improve response times on applications.
• Applications are sent directly to the employer's email.
• Reputable organizations that have used the platform include BlackpoolCouncil, Wigan Council, and Manchester City Council.

Cons:

• Employers cannot post jobs directly to the greater.jobs website.
• Unlike its competitors, greater.jobs charges employers an additional £150.00 to upload a company logo.
• Employers must pay £40.00 per post for social media sharing.
• The basic Job Advertisement package does not include company branding.
• The company's customer support is only available via email.
• greater.jobs does not offer a free trial or free posting package.
• The platform does not offer access to a CV database.
• If the Company Setup Form is missing information or has any issues, greater.jobs charges a fee of £15.00 to reissue the form.

Reputation:

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greater.jobs vs. I Love MCR Job Board:

While both greater.jobs and I Love MCR target the Greater Manchester area, the latter is not predominantly known as a job board, which could impact the job ad's reach. However, I Love MCR does provide a free plan, a benefit missing from greater.jobs' listings. That said, for a more extensive U.K. reach, greater.jobs stands out as the better option.

greater.jobs vs. Manchester Digital:

The most notable distinction between the two competitors is their target market. While Manchester Digital targets the tech community in Greater Manchester, greater.jobs welcomes a variety of positions, and its reach extends beyond Manchester. That said, greater.jobs is the more costly option, with its entry-level plan costing £125.00 more.

greater.jobs vs. Find a job:

Comparatively, Find a job offers the best value for money, thanks to its free plan and national reach. However, while greater.jobs does advertise jobs outside of Manchester, the platform does offer better reach in Greater Manchester, making it ideal for local employers. Additionally, greater.jobs is trusted by 12 local authorities and key services.