Jobs and Searches
To post a job you need to firstly create an employer profile for yourself. To do this log-in and select PROFILES from the navigation bar and select to CREATE your employer profile. Once you have confirmed your employer email address you can then search the database and post jobs.
To read our top tips for employers click here.
You can change your job type selections at anytime. To do this log-in and select PROFILES from the navigation bar. Use the quick menu to be directed to your job type selections. You can choose up to 4 job types in total.
Your job type selections determine which employer searches you will be included in, as well as which job alerts you will receive, so you should take care when deciding which ones to choose.
To apply for a job you must have an active Group ShowFolio subscription. If you are not yet subscribed you should firstly register and then create your profile. To activate your account and subscribe log-in and follow the links via your PB status page.
To read more about the different packages we offer and benefits click here.
When applying for jobs on behalf of your client/s it’s important to state which client/s you wish the employer to consider for the role. To apply for a job simply, open the job detail and select APPLY NOW.
A well written cover letter can support and enhance your application. Concentrate on the requirements of the job and focus on the skills and experience that your client/s have. We always recommend that you state their daily/weekly rates where possible to save both yours and the employers’ time.
All job postings are quality checked by PB admin before they go live on the jobs board. On occasion something may be missed. If you deem a job to be inappropriate for any reason open the job posting and select REPORT THIS JOB. PB will then look into this and let you know the outcome.
To be included in searches you must have an active subscription. By default your profile will be included in searches. Search results are displayed in order of most relevant followed by recently updated, so it is important to update your profile regularly.
To view your profile settings or to opt in or out of searches log-in and select PROFILES, then choose which profile you wish to EDIT. Your PROFILE SETTINGS can be found at the top of the edit profile page. You can conduct a Profile & Media Search to see if you appear. Before doing this update your profile so that you appear on the 1st page of search results.
PB’s employer members can search PB profiles using either very basic or complex criteria. To be found by employers searching the database you need to firstly check that your profile is set to be included in searches. To do this log-in and select PROFILES, you then need to choose which profile you wish to EDIT. Your PROFILE SETTINGS can be found at the top of the edit profile page.
When completing your profile consider the key words that you use. Employers will often conduct ‘key word’ searches to find freelancers/represented clients, who have worked on particular productions or who possess certain skills. To increase your search potential make sure you regularly update your profile, as search results are displayed firstly by relevance, but then by most recently updated. Your job type/s and other profile selections such as preferred work area, programme types etc, will all determine which searched you are included in.
You can see a summary of which companies have viewed your profile and job applications on your PB status page, this is the first page you’re directed to after logging in. If your profile has been viewed you will also receive an email from us titled ‘Who’s looking at you,’ which is sent every Friday afternoon.
All of your current and past applications can be viewed by selecting JOBS from the navigation bar followed by PAST APPLICATIONS, which appears in the sub-menu underneath. From this page you can manage your applications and view their status. You can also delete past applications if desired.
Although we encourage all employers to respond to applicants using the quick email tool, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that all employers will use this. We know this can be disheartening, but unfortunately this is often the case for jobs that attract a high volume of applicants and it isn’t something that is unique to this industry. You can see whether or not your application has been viewed by selecting JOBS from the navigation bar followed by PAST APPLICATIONS.
A well written cover letter can support and enhance your application. For tips on completing your cover letter click here. To make sure you are getting the most out of the PB service read our Top Tips for freelancers.
The status of both your current and past applications can be viewed by selecting JOBS from the navigation bar followed by PAST APPLICATIONS, which appears in the sub-menu underneath. From this page you can manage your applications and view their status.
Highlighted profiles indicate those members who have a Group ShowFolio. This means they have uploaded media to view.
To learn more about the benefits of the ShowFolio package, to view demos and subscribe click here.
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