FAQs

Free Posting Period

  Why are you allowing free job postings?

  • We're a new job board and we know that we need to prove ourselves to you before we can expect you to hand over the dosh.

  How long will free postings last?

  • That's top secret so make the most of it while you can!

  How long do free jobs last?

  • Free jobs will last for 28 days - the same as when you pay for adverts

  Are 7 Day Premium Upgrades free during this period?

  • No - 7 Day Premium Upgrades will cost £19.99 + VAT, the same cost as when you pay for adverts

  Is 'bumping a job' free during this period?

  • No - it will cost £4.99 + VAT to bump your job to the top of the listings

  Are banner adverts free during this period?

  • No - Banner ads will need to be paid for at all times

  Will I receive an e-mail to let me know that the free posting period is finished?

  • We will keep regular contact with all of our clients and we will let everyone know when the free period is due to end

Employers

  How much does it cost to advertise my vacancy?

  • £24.99 + VAT for one job, but costs are reduced if you buy packs of job credits

  How long does my job advert stay live on the site for?

  • 28 days from date of posting

  What is a Bump?

  • As more jobs get added to your chosen category your advert will naturally slip further down the listings because job adverts are listed in date order with newest first. You can 'bump' your advert at any time which will move your ad back to the top of that days listing. 'Bumping' your advert costs £4.99 + VAT

  What is a 7 Day Premium Upgrade?

  • A 7 Day Premium Upgrade places your advert in the highlighted section at the top of your chosen category for 7 days. After that time your advert will fall back to the date you posted it. A '7 Day Premium Upgrade' costs £19.99 + VAT

  Why is my advert slipping down the listings?

  • As more jobs get added to your chosen category your advert will naturally slip further down the listings because job adverts are listed in date order with newest first. You can 'bump' your advert at any time which will move your ad back to the top of that days listing. 'Bumping' your advert costs £4.99 + VAT

  Can I buy a package of advert credits?

  How long do advert credits last?

  • 365 days from date of purchase

  Can I manage all of my adverts in one place?

  • Yes. To do this you will need to register an account with us (a very quick process) and then ensure that you sign in and post your job adverts via your control panel. If you add an advert to the site without first signing in you would not be able to manage that job via your control panel - instead you will have to sign in to that job individually.

  Can adverts contain HTML code?

  • No. We are not able to offer HTML content in adverts as allowing it would open the site and our users to malicious content such as viruses.

  In what order are adverts listed on the site?

  • Very simply, in order of date added.

  How do I protect disclosure of my companies name or location?

  • We understand that discretion is sometimes required when advertising your vacancy. Caterads.com will not display your personal or company information on your advert unless you have specifically chosen to display these details when posting your advert. You are able to choose these settings when adding your job to the site.

  How will I know if someone is interested in my vacancy?

  • Candidates interested in a vacancy can apply for it directly. When they apply, you will receive an e-mail from them via our system

  If someone applies for my vacancy, do I need to let Caterads.com know?

  • No, it is not necessary to inform us of this. The idea of the site is to put candidates and employers in contact without the need for third party involvement

  If I employ someone who applied to my advert, do I need to pay Caterads.com commission?

  • No, we do not take commission for success of adverts. The only fee you pay us is for posting your advert

  Can I renew a job advert that has expired?

  • Yes, simply log into your control panel and select archived jobs. You can then choose to renew any job that has expired. This will cost the same as placing a new advert

  Can we post via our Broadbean account?

  • Yes you can. Click here for more details of how to do that.

  Can we post via our JobMate account?

  • Yes you can. Click here for more details of how to do that.

Job Seekers

  Do I have to pay to apply for a job on the site?

  • No. All you have to do is search for suitable jobs and apply directly to the employer. Contact details for the employer will be on the job advert.

  Do I need to register to look for and/or apply for a job on the site?

  • No. We want to make looking for a job as simple a process for you as possible. You will have had to fill in plenty of registration forms on other job sites - so we won't make you fill in any more here! Simply search for a job and apply direct to the employer. No fuss!

  Do you store my CV?

  • Caterads.com does not store your CV. When you apply for a job on the site you will have an opportunity to attach your CV to your application. If you choose to upload your CV it will be sent directly to the employer and it does not get stored on our system.

  Is it important that I send a CV when I apply for a job?

  • Yes. Yes. Yes. (But it's not mandatory!) We've been in the recruitment business for more than 15 years and we believe that putting together a tidy, concise, informative and spell-checked CV is vitally important if you really want to be taken seriously by prospective employers. If you can't be bothered to put a CV together then people will question how much you really want the job.

  Can I send a picture of my self and/or a scanned copy of a reference from my last job?

  • Yes. Brush your hair first! You will be given an opportunity to upload these files when you apply for a job on the site.

  Do you store my personal details?

  • No. The only details we keep of your visit to our site are: Your IP address (techy speak for the local 'address' of your internet connection) and a record that your IP address sent an application to the job advertiser.

  Do I need to let Caterads.com know if I find a job?

  • No. Our involvement in the recruitment process is limited to displaying job adverts

  How will I know if an employer is interested in interviewing me?

  • If they are interested they'll be in contact with you one way or another; maybe by phone or email, but probably not by carrier pigeon!  Don't forget to include your current number on your CV!

Banner Adverts

  How much does it cost to place a banner advert on the site?

  • Banner Adverts cost £149.99 + VAT per category or location that you wish to display it in. For example: if you want your Banner Advert to appear on all Kitchen related pages then that will cost £149.99. But if you want it to display in all Kitchen related pages and also on all South West region pages then that will cost £149.99 x 2.  You can buy Banner Advert Credits which are cheaper the more you buy.

  Can I buy a package of banner advert credits?

  How long will my advert stay live on the site?

  • 28 days from date of posting.

  Where will my banner advert appear on the site?

  • You are given the option to choose the category that your advert will appear in when posting your advert.  If you want your advert to appear in more than one category or region then that is fine, but each category will cost £149.99.    You can buy credits packs if you wish, which make posting to multiple categories cheaper!

  How do I buy banner advert credits?

  • You'll need to create a Banner Advert Account account first (which is a very quick process!) Once you have done that, login to your control panel and select 'Buy Banner Advert Credits' > then select your package > then pay > and then the credits will be credited to your account. You are then able to return to your control panel and select 'Post Banner Advert'. Simple!

  How will I know if my banner is not showing on the site any more?

  • During the period that your banner is shown on the site, you will receive regular e-mails from us. Shortly before the banner is due to expire we will e-mail you and invite you to renew it. We will also let you know when the banner is no longer showing.

  Can I renew a banner advert that has expired?

  • Yes, if you have banner credits in your account, you can view archived banner adverts and choose to renew them at any point in the future.

  Why can't I see my banner advert?

  • The Caterads.com web site is designed to work with a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. If you are viewing the website on a screen with a resolution lower than this then it is possible that Banner Adverts may not be visible to you.  Jump on to a computer or device with a screen of 1024 x 768 or above and you'll see that your banner is showing where it should be. 


General

  Privacy

  • Your privacy is important to us. We will not pass on the details of site users to any third parties (unless legally required to do so). Full Stop.

  Why isn't my local town listed?

  • We have endeavoured to include the majority of major towns and cities across the UK however there are sure to be some that we could not include and that we felt would be covered by a slightly larger town close by. If you feel that we have missed a town/city that is not really covered by it's larger neighbour then please feel free to let us know and we'll consider again!

  Safety and Security when applying for jobs

  • We advise job seekers to follow some basic common sense when meeting prospective employers. Research the company in question and find out as much information as you can prior to going for an interview. Meet your prospective employers face to face either at their registered office or in a public place such as a cafe or hotel lounge. Always let someone know where you are going before your meeting. Never provide your personal bank details or other personal info until after you have met with potential employers and only if they show interest in taking your application further.