{"id":25181,"date":"2017-02-16T15:33:47","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T15:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=25181"},"modified":"2022-12-01T16:14:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:14:16","slug":"tips-for-writing-a-great-job-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/tips-for-writing-a-great-job-post","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for writing a great job post"},"content":{"rendered":"

When posting a job on Rated People, we want to make sure you\u2019re contacted by suitable tradespeople. We\u2019ve compiled a few hints and tips (taken from common questions asked) to help make this process as easy as possible.<\/p>\n

Be specific with timings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be as specific as you can with when you want work to start. It’s much easier for tradespeople to schedule work in around other homeowners if they have an idea of when you want the job to go ahead. If you want work to start on a specific date or have time constraints, include this in your description. You don\u2019t want to find out that the tradesperson you\u2019ve set your heart on is unable to work to your timelines.<\/p>\n

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For example, if you post a job<\/a> for an end of tenancy clean and mention the exact date you\u2019ll need them, you\u2019re likely to be contacted by companies that know they\u2019ll be free on the day you need them.<\/p>\n

Give a clear idea of your intentions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Simply put, tradespeople won\u2019t want to spend money buying your job lead if they know there\u2019s no chance of them getting business. It\u2019s important to remember real companies\/tradespeople will be contacting you wanting to discuss the work in more detail and help you get the job done so it helps to be as committed as possible once you’ve found the right tradesperson, even if that work gets booked in for couple of months away.<\/p>\n

They may choose to buy a job lead where you\u2019ve stated you\u2019re looking for quotes but this is normally when they can see there\u2019s potential for them to be considered for the work at a later date. If you\u2019re not intending to book work in and you’re looking for design ideas, or you have a question about a project, you may be better asking tradespeople a question on ask an expert <\/a>instead.<\/p>\n

Set a realistic budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a common misconception that \u201cif you put a high budget, more tradespeople will want to quote.\u201d Tradespeople pay a small fee to give you a quote on a job which is partly determined by your budget.<\/p>\n

If you put a budget of \u00a31,000 for changing a tap, a tradesperson might not purchase it because they would pay more to buy the lead then they would make back on the job. At the same time, posting a job for an extension with a budget of under \u00a3100 may put a tradesperson off as they wouldn\u2019t be able to build a whole extension for that price.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re really stuck, use the mid-lower budget recommendation and state in the description that you\u2019re unsure of how much the work will cost. This will let a tradesperson know that you\u2019re willing to pay them a fair amount for the work, so the price is negotiable once they\u2019ve bought the job lead. It\u2019s a tradesperson\u2019s job to help you with the quote – they\u2019re aware that you may get contacted by other companies, so they know to keep costs competitive.<\/p>\n

Be detailed with your description<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s possible to be specific without knowing any technical terms. Keep in mind that a tradesperson has never seen your property so the more information you can give them, the better. Even if not specific or technically worded, a rough idea will help. For example, about 20 tiles need replacing, your roof is leaking in 2 places or your box room needs painting. This should help support the budget you have set. Where you can, include measurements and let the tradesperson know if you\u2019ll be providing materials for the work or you would like them to provide them.<\/p>\n

Plan ahead where you can to account for seasonality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are times of the year when certain tradespeople are busier than others. Gardeners get a lot of work in the summer when the weather is nice and we\u2019re all spending more time outside. Heating engineers get a lot of work in the winter when the weather\u2019s taken a turn for the worse and people have tried to switch the heating on to find that it no longer works. If your work is seasonal, try to \u201cride the wave\u201d by planning ahead and getting a tradesperson in when they\u2019re less busy. You\u2019re more likely to get a really competitive rate this way too.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re currently looking for a tradesperson, visit our homepage<\/a> to post your job. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When posting a job on Rated People, we want to make sure you\u2019re contacted by suitable tradespeople. We\u2019ve compiled a few hints and tips (taken from common questions asked) to help make this process as easy as possible. Be specific with timings Be as specific as you can with when you want work to start. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":45062,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3049,3051],"tags":[3116],"class_list":["post-25181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-hiring-advice","tag-advice-feature"],"yoast_head":"\nTop tips for writing a great job post - Rated People Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for a tradesperson? 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