Using An Agency Doesn’t Have to Mean Breaking the Bank.
Agencies can work for little businesses, as well as big companies.
Let’s talk about job ads. Specifically, the kind that just aren’t working. You’ve got a customer service role that needs filling - quickly. You pop up a job ad, hoping for the best, but... nothing. Or worse, a trickle of candidates that don’t quite fit the bill but cost you time and money. Sound familiar?
This was exactly the challenge one of my recent clients (an insurance firm) was facing. They needed two customer service reps, fast. The applications weren’t rolling in, and the clock was ticking. That’s where I stepped in.
The Fix? Small Tweaks, Big Impact
Rather than an expensive, all-singing, all-dancing rewrite, I made some simple but effective tweaks. The information was all there - I just restructured it, pulled out the most relevant details, and optimised it for the right audience.
✅ Job title? Clear and searchable. ✅ Location? Highlighted properly. ✅ Key selling points? Put where they’d make the most impact.
The result? In less than a week, the job ad attracted over 60 applications. Within days, my client was shortlisting. The problem wasn’t the role itself or even the company - it was simply the way the opportunity was being communicated.
Why Agencies Aren’t Just for Big Budgets
A lot of businesses hesitate when it comes to working with agencies, assuming it’ll cost them an arm and a leg. But this wasn’t a massive overhaul. It was a small, strategic adjustment that made a huge difference. And the cost? Minimal.
It’s not always about reinventing the wheel. Sometimes, it’s just about knowing where to tweak, what to highlight, and how to position a role so it actually speaks to the right people. That’s where experience comes in.
So, if you’re struggling to attract candidates, don’t rule out external help. A fresh pair of eyes and a bit of industry know-how could be all you need to turn your hiring headaches into a hiring success story.
Need a quick fix for your job ads? Let’s chat.
