Mining Job Posting Template

Tips on creating a successful job posting

How to transform your job description into a job posting that sells.

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1. Use an accurate and searchable job title

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Using a title like “Mining Guru” may be appealing to some, but your job posting will be left out of search results and you’ll miss out on qualified applicants.

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Job seekers are looking up common keywords and phrases like “boilermaker,” “safety officer” and “software engineer.”

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2. Include an emotive introduction

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What’s your hook? Captivate the candidates you’re looking for by including 3-5 details that they’ll find exciting. What makes the role exciting? Why should they apply to work with and for you?

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3. Describe the ideal candidate you’re looking for

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First list out the characteristics and soft skills you’d want in an ideal candidate. This allows applicants to see you’re wanting to hire an actual human being, not just a robot that checks the boxes for qualifications and requirements.

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4. Tell your company story

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Who is your company? In a brief paragraph of 3-4 sentences, describe what problem your company solves, how long you’ve been around, the company culture, and the stability of your company. Don’t forget to include those company values!

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5. Include location details

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It’s important to be clear about the location of the job. You can also add a sentence or two to describe why it’s a great place to live and work. Highlight the great schools, call out the affordable cost of living or mention the cultural and/or recreational opportunities in the area. If a job is remote or semi-remote, mention that as well.

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6. Provide a clear outline of the responsibilities of the position

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Now that you’ve completely captivated the candidate with compelling information, provide the requirements that are essential to this job. What will their day-to-day look like? Who will they work with? Who will they report to?

7. Provide a list of requirements

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Here’s where you list out what you require this candidate to be. Aside from previous experience and education, are they required to be a problem-solver? Collaborator? A keen eye for a certain aesthetic?

8. Include company benefits

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If you’re a young mining company, and you don’t have benefits to sell with quite yet, state that! Honesty and being upfront is really what it’s about.

9. Break down the application process

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In steps, provide what the process is from when they first apply to when they get hired. This’ll inform the candidates and they won’t need to contact you wondering, “What’s next?”

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10. Reread, edit and post

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The last thing you want is for potential candidates to see a typo or mistake embedded in your job posting. First impressions really do matter, so edit your job posting and have another set of eyes review it before posting.