FAQs
Your Recruitment Questions, Answered
At Ad Talent, recruitment is about more than simply posting a job advert. It is about attracting the right candidates, saving time, and helping you make confident hiring decisions.
Every business and every vacancy is different, which is why we combine expert recruitment advertising with practical advice and friendly, hands-on support throughout the process.
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the questions we are asked most often, from how we write and optimise job adverts to the support we provide once your campaign is live.
With Ad Talent, you are not just advertising a role. You are getting recruitment expertise, tailored guidance, and a service designed to make hiring simpler, clearer, and more cost-effective.
If your question is not covered below, just get in touch. We are always happy to help
1. What is flat fee recruitment and how does it work?
Flat fee recruitment is a straightforward way to advertise your vacancy without paying percentage-based recruitment fees. You pay one fixed upfront cost, and we write your job advert, post it across leading UK job boards, and send all applications into your recruitment dashboard.
You stay fully in control of the hiring process, with clear costs, wider candidate reach, and no surprise agency fees.
2. How much does it cost to post a job?
Our pricing is a simple one-time fee per vacancy. There are no extra costs based on the number of applications you receive, and no charge when you make a hire.
For businesses that recruit regularly, our credit bundles can help reduce the overall cost even further.
3. Are there any hidden fees?
No. You pay one fixed fee for your advert, which includes advert writing, job board posting, and the delivery of every application into your recruitment dashboard.
You only pay extra if you choose to add optional services, such as candidate screening or shortlisting support.
4. Do you offer discounts?
Yes. We offer discounted credit bundles for businesses planning to advertise more than one role.
These bundles reduce the cost per advert and make it easier to keep your recruitment budget predictable.
5. Do I need a contract or can I use you when I need you?
No. We operate on a simple, one-off flat fee recruitment advertising model.
There are no extra fees, percentage-based charges, or per-candidate costs. You can hire as many people as you need from a single job advert.
Transparent pricing is a key part of our client-focused approach.
6. Where will my job be advertised?
Your job is advertised on the best-performing UK job boards for your role and location.
This usually includes platforms such as Indeed, Totaljobs, Reed and CV-Library, supported by a wider partner network to increase visibility and reach.
7. Do you cover the whole of the UK?
Yes. We support recruitment across every region of the UK.
Whether you are hiring locally, regionally or nationally, we can help you advertise your vacancy and attract suitable candidates for your role.
8. How long will my advert stay live?
Your advert can appear on job boards for up to six weeks, depending on the platform.
Some boards run shorter campaigns, while others allow longer visibility. We monitor advert performance and can advise whether a refresh, repost or wording change could help improve results.
9. How fast will I get applications?
Most vacancies start receiving applications within 24 to 48 hours of going live.
High-demand roles can often generate interest quickly, while more specialist or harder-to-fill vacancies may take longer. You can track applications and campaign activity as they come in through your recruitment dashboard.
10. Do you write the job advert for me?
Yes. We professionally write every advert to help you attract suitable candidates for your role.
Our adverts are clear, engaging and search-friendly, with the right structure, keywords and candidate-focused wording. We can follow your preferred tone of voice or create a new advert from scratch.
11. Can I use my own branded or pre written advert?
Yes. If you have wording ready, we can use it. We will tidy and optimise it if needed to ensure it performs well on the job boards.
12. Do I get every application or do you filter them first?
You receive every application in full. Nothing is removed or filtered out. You are always in control and can review, sort and manage all candidates directly in your dashboard.
13. Can you help shortlist candidates?
Yes. If you need support, we offer shortlisting services. We can review CVs, highlight the strongest applicants and help manage communication, saving you time and reducing admin.
14. What happens if I do not get the right candidates?
If response is low or unsuitable, we can review your advert, adjust the wording, recommend changes to the job title or advise on salary and criteria. A repost or wider reach can also help. Our goal is always to improve results.
15. Which industries do you support?
We support a wide range of industries including transport, hospitality, education, manufacturing, care, tech, retail and professional services. If you are unsure whether your vacancy fits, we will give you clear guidance.
16. Can you help arrange interviews?
Yes. We can help schedule interviews, send invitations and manage communication with candidates so that the process stays organised and efficient.
17. Are you GDPR compliant and is applicant data secure?
Yes. Applicant data is stored securely and handled in full accordance with UK GDPR. You have your own login to access applications safely and manage data responsibly.
18. Am I guaranteed to fill my job?
No recruitment advertising service can guarantee a hire because results depend on salary, location, competition and market conditions. What we can guarantee is a professional advert, wide visibility and honest guidance. If results are low, we work with you to improve performance.
19. What types of businesses use Ad Talent?
We work with start ups, small businesses, multi site organisations and national brands. Our service is designed to support employers who want simple, cost effective hiring without traditional agency fees.
20. Can you advertise remote, hybrid or flexible roles?
Yes. We can promote office based, remote, hybrid or flexible working roles. We ensure your advert highlights the working arrangement clearly so it attracts the right candidates.