Want to know how to post a successful listing on WayUp? Check out a few tips and tricks that can make your listing as transparent and attractive to students as possible:
Title. In many ways this is “the first impression.” Make sure it’s an accurate depiction of the role. For example, writing “Summer Marketing Intern” instead of just “Summer Intern” is a helpful distinction. Additionally, if you want to catch their eye right off the bat, include extra benefits in the description like “flexible” or “$/hr” or, if your job is a one-time job, state that in the title too.
Responsibilities. Be as clear with the responsibilities as possible. Give a couple example tasks or potential projects so that the student has a better idea of the role.
Qualifications. Even if you don’t think your position necessarily needs this, it’s good to have something here. For example: Applicants must be enthusiastic, outgoing, and down to hustle. Qualifications like this help speak to the personality of who you’re looking to hire, and hopefully, the atmosphere of workers you already have.
Compensation. If your position is unpaid, include some non-monetary perks. Sure, most students want to be paid but they’re also looking for things like working with a fun team, an engaging experience, high learning curve, etc. (Quick tip: if your position is unpaid, make sure that you do not check the “paid” box, or you risk getting applicants with false expectations!)
Questions. This section is a place for you to ask questions/prompts that can help you gage applicants’ experience, or personality. We suggest experiential questions about past roles, or funny questions that will speak to their quirks or interests. This section can also help students explain why they will be great for the role. While this section is not mandatory, it definitely only helps.
Last but not least: If you need any more advice on how to get a pro-listing, our listing guru will reach out to help!
