Why Use Niche Sites?
Several Canadian and US Research studies have demonstrated that Niche Sites provide you access to a very unique and skilled set of candidates, often whom are “pre-qualified” because many have obtained specific industry certifications through their Industry Association (e.g. Nursing, Accounting, Engineering, etc.). By partnering with these association sites, we’re giving you direct access to these “Passive Candidates” that may otherwise not visit general job sites. Niche Sites allow you to cast your recruiting net wider and expand your reach to find the perfect qualified candidate.
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What are the benefits of purchasing NichePak credits over buying from the association website?
Purchasing NichePak credits offers employers the advantage of having a single sign-on and allows them to post to more than 100 Association Job Boards with one posting tool. Our single sign-on allows employers to use the same account for their NichePak job postings.
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How does the application process work?
Immediately after you post your job to the NicheNetwork, candidates will be able to view it through the "Search Open Positions" feature. Candidates will be able to send their resume to you directly if you have opted to display your email address or other contact information. If you have opted not to display your contact information, candidates will be able to submit their "profile" to you using the "Apply Online" option. This will send a copy of the candidate’s profile or a web link to the email address you have included in the contact information section of your posting and to your inbox on the NicheNetwork. You can review the applications by email or log in to your account and review them online.
When candidates apply to your posting, you will able to review their "profile," which contains a simple text version of their resume, job match preferences, cover letter (if submitted) and skills information. When a profile arrives, the NicheNetwork will match it to the criteria you entered when posting your job designate it as an A-List Candidate or a B-List Candidate. A copy of their profile will then be emailed to the address you included in the contact information section of your posting. You can choose to be emailed a link to the web site instead of the profile. To do this, simply follow the "Edit username and password" link in your toolbox and select "web link" instead of "text/HTML (auto detect)". You will be able to contact candidates that apply through the NicheNetwork via their email or using their contact information.
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Can I post my job confidentially?
Yes. Once you have created your account with your primary and billing contact information, and have purchased your NicheNetwork credit(s), you will be able to access the "post a job" screen. Here, you can enter and select the criteria for your job posting, including the contact information you wish to display to candidates. You have the option of hiding or displaying your company name, your contact name, title, email address, phone and fax numbers. Your job will then be displayed as a confidential posting and candidate applications will be sent to your inbox, as well as to the email address included in your posting regardless of whether it’s hidden or not.
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Can I be invoiced for my job posting?
Our Business Support Representatives can enable invoicing on your account.
If you do not have an employer account on the NicheNetwork:
You can create an account for your company by following the Register Today link on the Employer Login page. Provide us with your company contact and billing information and select "Option 2) I'd like to have a sales representative contact me before I purchase any services." This will allow you to create a personal account that we can update to provide “invoice” as a method of payment. We will email you when the option is enabled. You will then purchase your NicheNetwork credit(s) through your account by logging in and following the "click here to purchase additional jobs or services" link. There, you will be asked to confirm your contact and billing information and select option #2 for invoice. You can then select the package that you want to purchase and confirm the price. When you submit the purchase confirmation, your account is immediately updated with a job credit and a "post a job" link is enabled on your tool box page.
Please note: Invoices are dated at the time of purchase and are due upon receipt.
If you are already registered as an employer:
Log in to your account and follow the "click here to purchase additional jobs or services" link on your account toolbox page. Confirm your contact and billing information and select "Option 2) I'd like to have a sales representative contact me before I purchase any services." Selecting this option will notify us that you would like to have “invoice” as a method of payment. We will update your account within 2 business hours and will email you when the option is available. Once enabled, you will need to purchase your NicheNetwork credit(s) through your account by logging in and following the "click here to purchase additional jobs or services" link. You will be asked to confirm your contact and billing information and to select option # 2 for invoice. You can then select what you want to purchase and confirm the price. When you submit the purchase confirmation, your account is immediately updated with a job credit and a "post a job" link is enabled on your toolbox page.
Please note: Invoices are dated at the time of purchase and are due upon receipt.
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How can I get another copy of my invoice or receipt?
To print copies of your invoice and receipts from your NicheNetwork Account Toolbox, log in to your NicheNetwork account with your username and password and follow the "invoice/receipt history" link near the bottom of the page. Indicate the date range appropriate to your purchase and click "submit". A full list of the purchases you made during the selected period will be displayed and available for printing or review in either HTML or PDF formats.
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How can I purchase access to the Resume Database?
Employers can choose to search the Resume Databases of one or several NicheNetwork association sites all from one location. For more information on purchasing Resume Database access, please contact our service representatives at 1-877-641-4047 or email sales@workopolis.com.
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What is the difference between an A-list or B-List candidate?
Candidate applications will be matched according to the criteria you have entered into your job posting, resulting in either an A-List or B-List candidate match. An A-List candidate has a 50% or more match to your job posting’s criteria; A B-List candidate has a match of less than 50%.
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How do I select/change the format of the Candidate Profile I receive via email?
You can change the format of the candidate application email from HTML/text to a web link for your browser by logging in to your employer account and following the "Edit username and password" link. Choose the “Select desired format for matched candidates" option and click the "update" button. This will update your account and you will return to your account toolbox.
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Additional Assistance
If you have any difficulty with the sign-up feature, the application process, or have any other questions about the Workopolis NicheNetwork, please contact us at: niche.sites@workopolis.com or 416-957-9310 or toll free 1-888-641-4047 ext. 8310 to speak with a member of the NicheNetwork team. We are available between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST Monday to Friday.
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