How to hire a page

How to hire a page, step by step

Here's a step-by-step page hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a page job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new page
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the page you need to hire. Certain page roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A page's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pages from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of page salaries for various roles:

   Type of Page	Description	Hourly rate
   Page	Library technicians and assistants help librarians with all aspects of running a library. They assist patrons, organize library materials and information, and perform clerical and administrative tasks.	$8-13
   Library Clerk	Library clerks help librarians by primarily doing sorting, shelving, updating database and files, and cataloging several library materials such as books, newspapers, magazines, and multimedia resources. They check books and other resources in and out of the library assist in the procurement of library supplies, work with audio-visual equipment most of the time... Show more	$11-18
   Library Aide	A library aide is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of libraries. Typical duties include assisting customers in finding books, shelving books according to categories, and updating and maintaining customer profiles... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Library Patrons
   • Library Materials
   • Library Shelves
   • Dewey Decimal System
   • Decimal System
   • DVDs
   • Circulation Desk
   • Shelve Books
   • Legislative Session
   • Committee Hearings
   • Front Desk
   • Library Programs
   • CDS
   • Library Cards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Construct and develop program code with HTML, JavaScript and PHP which generate the final outcome website.
   • Sort and put away books, magazines, CDs, and movies in numerical and/or alphabetical order.
   • Straighten and organize books and DVDs throughout the library.
   • Prepare brochure for city's recreational activities, design logo.
   • Ensure each unit are tuned and test in a screen RF room.
   • Create graphics, and flash presentation for web page design and PowerPoint demonstrations.

   More page duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the page job description is a good way to get more applicants. A page salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a page in Idaho may be lower than in New Hampshire, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level page. Additionally, a page with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average page salary

   $11.34hourly

   $23,595 yearly

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   Entry-level page salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average page salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$27,934	$13
   2	New York	$26,656	$13
   3	Minnesota	$24,817	$12
   4	Louisiana	$24,742	$12
   5	New Jersey	$24,245	$12
   6	Indiana	$22,246	$11
   7	Florida	$22,180	$11
   8	Michigan	$22,021	$11
   9	Texas	$19,897	$10
   10	Ohio	$19,382	$9

   Average page salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	RingCentral	$28,093	$13.51
   2	NBCUniversal	$27,853	$13.39
   3	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$26,547	$12.76
   4	Adecco	$24,722	$11.89
   5	Highland District Hospital	$24,321	$11.69
   6	Sonic Drive-In	$24,303	$11.68
   7	Paramount	$23,767	$11.43
   8	City of Santa Ana	$23,663	$11.38
   9	Lexington Public Library	$23,643	$11.37
   10	Jackson Dist Library	$23,637	$11.36
   11	Indianapolis Public Library	$23,587	$11.34

4. Writing a page job description

   A good page job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a page job description:

   Page job description example

   Important Application Information
   This application will close on Monday, October 24th at 8pm EST/5pm PST.
   
   In order to apply, you must submit an essay in response to the following prompt:
   Throughout their experience, we expect Pages to embody the five core values of NBCUniversal below. Choose one (1) value that resonates with you and share a specific situation, whether at school or at work, in which you demonstrated this value and put it into action. What was the outcome?
   
   NBCUniversal Values:
   Integrity: Do the right thing and treat people right.
   Creativity: The environment and resources to dream new dreams.
   Teamwork: We are smarter and more dynamic together.
   Pioneering Spirit: The drive to invent the future.
   Ownership: Act like an owner not a renter.
   
   Within the application screening questions, you will be prompted to attach your essay as a Microsoft Word or PDF document (500 words or less). Note you must submit this essay in order to be considered as a candidate for the program.
   
   The Page Program Experience
   
   The NBCUniversal Page Program is a rotational development program that gives early career talent a well-rounded experience along with unmatched exposure to the media industry. The program is regularly based out of New York, NY (the East Coast Page Program) and Universal City, CA (the West Coast Page Program).
   
   We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2023 cohort. You must be able to start in-person on Monday, January 30th, 2023. Please note, you may not defer your application and/or acceptance for future cohort dates, and you must be able to work full-time beginning on January 30th, 2023. Please note, the NEXT Page Program application will open in February for a start date in May 2023.
   
   NBCU Pages are paid hourly at a rate of $20.00 per hour and are eligible for overtime, which is paid at $30.00 per hour. Additionally, Pages receive a one-time $2,000 (net) stipend upon starting the program and, if eligible, may also receive a one-time additional relocation stipend. The Page Program does not specifically make or provide housing arrangements for Pages.
   
   Pages are eligible to enroll in health and welfare benefits coverage (effective on the first day of employment) through Comcast NBCUniversal. The Page Program also offers a comprehensive Paid Time off policy, including 10 paid vacation days, paid company holidays, and paid sick days.
   
   As a Page, You Will
   
   Learn from some of the best in the business through hands-on experience with 3 unique rotations across the company
   
   Immerse yourself in the NBCUniversal culture, and gain exposure to its vast portfolio by contributing to areas of the business including, but not limited to: public relations, production & development, marketing, streaming, business development, ad sales and digital
   
   Sharpen and expand your skillset to help you officially launch your career in media
   
   Receive regular feedback and coaching to help foster both your personal and professional growth
   
   Participate in regular learning & development opportunities to increase your knowledge of the NBCUniversal business and media industry as a whole
   
   Be a part of a larger cohort, network and community of support as you begin your career
   
   Prepare yourself for a full-time early career / entry level role at NBCU after completion of 3 assignments. Placement at NBCU upon program graduation is a primary focus but is not guaranteed.
   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pages for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your page job on Zippia to find and recruit page candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pages, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new page

   Once you have selected a candidate for the page position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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