Direct answer: can Hong Kong employers apply for free job advertising?
Yes. An employer may submit company and vacancy details to apply for one free recruitment exposure opportunity. The request is reviewed by both Settle Up and the employer. It does not guarantee approval, publication, applications, matching, hiring or a particular result.
1. What is free job advertising?
This promotion is an opportunity to give one vacancy a recruitment exposure post. The employer submits company and vacancy information, Settle Up reviews the brief, and both parties confirm whether the content is suitable for preparation and publication. It is not a guarantee of applications, candidate matching or hiring, and it does not make other recruitment or consulting services free.
2. Which employers may apply?
The promotion may suit companies that want more public exposure for a full-time, part-time, temporary staffing or event staffing vacancy. Local employers, brands, event organisers and overseas companies hiring in Hong Kong may submit an initial brief. Acceptance depends on the completeness, suitability and confirmation of the information.
3. What should an employer prepare?
Prepare the company name, company logo, vacancy title, short job description, work location, and application link or contact method. A stronger brief also includes dates, hours, duties, language, dress code, salary and benefits. The employer must verify salary, benefits and all other vacancy conditions before publication.
4. How does the application process work?
First, send the basic brief through WhatsApp or email. Second, Settle Up checks whether the information is complete and suitable. Third, the employer confirms the company, logo, vacancy and application method. Fourth, both parties approve the content before design and publication are arranged. An application is not an approval.
5. What makes a recruitment post clear?
State the vacancy title, location and work type near the beginning. Then explain dates, hours, duties, language, attire, pay, benefits and how to apply. Avoid relying only on words such as “urgent” or “high salary”. Do not publish salary, licence, client or job claims that the employer has not confirmed.
6. Compliance points for employers
Employers should provide accurate vacancy information, maintain a working application method and confirm pay, benefits, working arrangements and contact details before publication. Recruitment content should avoid discriminatory requirements and should collect only personal information needed for the application. Employment, insurance, MPF, tax and legal questions should be checked with qualified advisers.
7. What does the free slot not include?
The free exposure slot does not include guaranteed applications, candidate numbers, matching, hiring, permanent top placement or any service not expressly confirmed. If recruitment matching, temporary staffing or consulting support is needed, ask separately about the scope, fees and conditions.
8. How can an employer prepare a stronger application?
A complete and verifiable brief is more useful than a vacancy title alone. Send a clear logo, role brief, location, dates, hours and formal application method in one message. Confirm the copy promptly before publication. If a detail is still pending, label it as pending confirmation rather than asking Settle Up to infer it.
Frequently asked questions
Can Hong Kong employers apply for free job advertising?
Yes. Employers may submit company and vacancy details to apply for one free recruitment exposure opportunity. Both Settle Up and the employer must review and approve the content; approval and publication are not guaranteed.
What vacancies can a free recruitment post promote?
You may submit full-time, part-time, temporary staffing or event staffing vacancies. The employer must confirm the vacancy details, application method and published content.
What information should an employer prepare?
Prepare the company name, company logo, vacancy title, short job description, work location, and application link or contact method.
Does the free slot include candidate matching or guaranteed applications?
No. The free slot is a recruitment exposure promotion. It does not guarantee candidates, applications, matching, hiring or any particular recruitment outcome.
Can I apply through WhatsApp?
Yes. Use the WhatsApp button on this page to send the pre-filled basic brief. The team will follow up to confirm the next step.
Who confirms the company and vacancy information?
The employer must confirm the company name, logo, salary, benefits, licence, application link and vacancy details. Settle Up reviews whether the content is suitable for the promotion.
Does Settle Up hold a Hong Kong employment agency licence?
Settle Up publicly identifies Hong Kong Employment Agency Licence No. 82734. Employers may also check the Hong Kong Labour Department employment-agency information.
Will my free recruitment post definitely be published?
No guarantee is made. The request requires review and approval by both parties, and the timing, format and decision to publish are subject to final confirmation.
Official sources and disclaimer
- Hong Kong Labour Department: Employment Agencies
- Hong Kong Labour Department: Employment Ordinance, Chapter 57
- Google Search Central: SEO Starter Guide
This page provides general information only. It is not legal, tax, insurance or recruitment advice and does not promise approval, publication, applications or hiring. The employer and Settle Up must confirm vacancy details, pay, benefits, application method and publication arrangements. Unverified items should be marked pending confirmation. Employment Agency Licence No. 82734.
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