As an employer, finding the right candidate for your open position is essential to the success of your business. One of the most effective ways to recruit talent in Flanders is to post your vacancy on VDAB, the official platform for employment mediation. In this article you will read how to easily post a vacancy on VDAB so that you can quickly get in touch with suitable candidates.
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Step 1: Go to the VDAB website
Open your web browser and go to www.vdab.be To post your vacancy.
Step 2: Registration with VDAB
Click on "Log in" at the top right of the page. You can log in with an existing VDAB account or via other methods such as itsme®, eID (electronic identity card) or other recognised Belgian login methods. Follow the instructions to log in.
Step 3: Go to the section for employers
After logging in, click on "Employers" in the menu at the top of the page.
Step 4: Creating a vacancy
In the employer portal, under the menu you will find the option "Publish and manage vacancies". Click on this. This is where the process of posting a vacancy on VDAB starts. After this you can choose to create a new vacancy using the template or copy an existing one.
Step 5: Branch selection
This step asks you to enter the details of the branch where the candidates will be working. Make sure you enter the right information so that the candidate immediately knows where he or she will be working. This is crucial to enhance the candidate experience.
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Step 6: Job details
Give your job posting a clear title and describe the position in detail. Make sure you give enough information to convince the candidate, but make sure you do not overdo it, both in terms of length and description. Candidates do not feel like reading a lot and are dissatisfied if the presentation of the vacancy does not match reality.
You also get the option here to let candidates apply for the vacancy on VDAB via a form. This can be useful if you use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Such a system ensures that you always maintain an overview and structure and can give each candidate the necessary attention and follow-up.
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Step 7: Professional profile & competences
In this step, you will need to fill in some additional information so that the candidates clearly know what competences they need. VDAB will match candidates to the vacancy you post based on the professional profile. This way, they increase the chances of a good and quick match.
Step 8: Publish, review and publish
The last step is to choose when the vacancy will appear online and for how long it will stay online. After this, you can check all the info and publish the vacancy.
Once published, you can manage your job posting via the employer portal. You have the option to modify, extend or close the job posting once you have found the right candidate.
Conclusion: posting vacancy on vdab
Posting a vacancy on VDAB is an efficient way to quickly get in touch with potential candidates in Flanders. By following the step-by-step guide, you can post your vacancy online within minutes and benefit from the extensive services VDAB offers. Get started today and boost your recruitment process!
Pro tip: Remember to regularly check and update your job posting to ensure it remains current and attractive to job seekers.
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