How Long Has That Job Ad Been Live?
Your Ad Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good
If your job vacancy has been posted for more than 3 weeks with no result, it’s not just failing — it could be damaging your employer brand.
Candidates notice. So do competitors.
Why Stale Job Ads Are a Problem
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Perception of internal disorganisation
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Assumption the job isn’t real
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Top candidates lose interest quickly
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Other agencies may target your staff instead
If it’s been up a while and still no hire, there’s usually an underlying issue.
Common Reasons for Stalled Hiring
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The job spec is unclear or unrealistic
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The salary band doesn’t reflect market conditions
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There’s a bottleneck in the interview process
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You’re attracting volume but not quality
What We Do Differently at Howard James Recruitment
✅ Refresh job specs for impact
✅ Offer up-to-date market salary benchmarking
✅ Tap into passive candidates you won’t find on job boards
✅ Create urgency in the recruitment process
We’re not here to repost your ad — we’re here to fill the role properly.
Let’s Get That Vacancy Off Your Desk
Simply Schedule a Call with one of our team or Register your Vacancy and one of the team will call you back to discuss the role in detail
- Schedule a call to discuss how we can help you build a team that lasts
- Register a vacancy with us and let us find your next hire!
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