FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MaineJobs? Is it different than the Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram and the Lewiston Sun Journal?
MaineJobs is Maine's newest and largest recruitment program, dedicated to providing HR professionals the best solutions to fill open positions. Combining the unique power and reach of Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal, the (Waterville) Morning Sentinel, the Lewiston Sun Journal and MaineToday.com, MaineJobs reaches the largest assortment of local qualified workers and job seekers who want to move to Maine, in one easy-to-use program. MaineJobs is everything you need to get the candidates you want. For more call 1-877-638-6329, email our sales department or visit www.mainejobs.com.
How do I post my job online?
All you need to do is go to MaineJobs.com, click on Post a Job and follow the instructions.
I posted my job at mainejobs.com - why isn't it appearing online?
Job posting should appear online right after you've made them live in your manage ads page. In order to get to the manage ads page, log into your account. You should also receive a confirmation email once you've posted and activated your job. If you think there is a problem, feel free to contact our customer service department
How do I edit, delete or deactivate a posting?
You'll need to log into your account and choose "edit job listings" under "Manage Job Listings." This will bring you to a list of your job postings that you can edit or deactivate.
How do I renew a posting for free?
An email reminder will out 5 days prior to the 30-day expiration. All you need to do is log in to your account and go into "Manage Job Listings". You can extend your online posting there for free.
I placed a help wanted ad in one of the MaineJobs.com newspapers. Is it also on MaineJobs.com?
When placing an ad with the newwspaper, you are given the option to have the same ad appear online at MaineJobs.com.
How do I submit an event listing?
To submit an event for the MaineJobs bulletin board, click on the "Post your event" link in the Bulletin Board section of the MaineJobs.com homepage then follow the instructions on that screen.
How do I place a job posting in a specific category?
When entering job postings, you can choose as many many job categories as you wish. Follow the instructions on that page to learn how to select more than one category.
Does MaineJobs send me one bill to pay for my print and online advertising?
Billing methods vary due to the products, but there is no case in which you would receive multiple bills. You should receive only one bill, either from the Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal, the Morning Sentinel, the Lewiston Sun Journal or MaineToday.com, depending on your representative. However, if you used the Post-A-Job tools to place an ad that appears only online, your credit card will be billed directly by MaineToday.com.
How do I place a print classified ad online?
All print ads have the option of appearing online. You must specifically decline that upgrade when placing your help wanted ad through the Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel or Lewiston Sun Journal.
How do I find my print ad online?
In the search field found throughout MaineJobs.com, try entering a keyword such as your company name or the last 4 digits of your phone number. If you are having trouble finding your job posting, contact our customer service department.