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How to write a job post that gets offers the same day
5 min read · Updated 22 August 2026
Workers scan a long list and pick the jobs they can price with confidence. Every unanswered question in your post is a reason for them to skip it or pad the number.
Here's the structure that works.
Six things fast-filling posts have
- A title that names the job and the scale: 'Mount a 65" TV on a plasterboard wall' beats 'Need help'
- The suburb, and whether there's parking or a lift
- A date window rather than 'ASAP' — 'Saturday morning' gets offers, 'urgent' gets skipped
- What you supply versus what the worker brings
- Two or three photos of the actual space or item
- A budget that reflects the hours, not a placeholder
Three mistakes that cost you offers
- Hidden scope — three extra jobs mentioned only after an offer is accepted
- A budget set well below the range for that category, which reads as unserious
- No response for a day or two; workers move on to the next job
How to pick your budget
Look at what similar jobs in your category are being posted for, then think in hours. Two hours of skilled work with tools and travel is a real half-day for the worker. If you genuinely don't know, say what you're expecting and ask offers to quote — most workers would rather quote than be underpriced.
Sidekickk adds a 5% service fee on top of your budget when you post, and 5% comes out of the worker's payout. There is no subscription and no per-offer charge.
After the offers land
Read the message, not just the number. The offer that asks a sensible question about access or materials is usually the one that finishes the job cleanly. Accept, and your payment is held securely until you mark the job complete.
Common questions
- Can I change the budget after posting?
- Yes. If a job hasn't attracted offers in a day, raising the budget or adding detail is the fastest fix.
- How soon do offers usually arrive?
- Well-described jobs in covered suburbs typically attract offers the same day. Vague listings can sit for much longer.