Every time I read a job description, I play a little game. It’s called: “What’s actually true here?” Spoiler alert: I usually lose. That’s why Andrew Wood’s LinkedIn post hit home. He called job descriptions the “biggest lie in hiring.” And yep, I’m nodding along. Here’s his full post: We’ve all seen it. Bullet points… Read more »
It used to be that “AI” in a job title felt like science fiction. Now it’s hearing about “AI job titles” is just a normal Tuesday. If you’re in talent acquisition, you’re probably starting to see job reqs float across your desk with unfamiliar titles like Prompt Engineer, LLM Architect, and Responsible AI Lead. These… Read more »
I used to hear this all the time from TA teams: “We spend hours writing job descriptions, and most of them still don’t hit the mark.” That pain is real, and totally fixable. We built Ongig to change that. To take job descriptions off autopilot and give recruiters and hiring managers a better way to… Read more »
The hiring landscape has flipped. A few years ago, recruiting teams begged for more applicants to fill open roles. Today, they’re drowning in applications – many of them auto-generated or mass-produced using AI. Faced with this flood, hiring teams have shifted from a “more is better” mindset to a “quality over quantity” mandate. In short,… Read more »
When you support hiring across countries and time zones, the idea of “standardized job descriptions” often feels like a recipe for delays. Our clients told us they pictured long legal reviews, messy translations, and version-control chaos. Many had been burned before. But working with our team at Ongig, they discovered something different: standardizing their JDs… Read more »
It’s been almost a week since RecFest UK wrapped, and I’m still buzzing—literally and figuratively. My arm? Still swollen from the wasp attack before my final session (shout-out to whoever saw me frantically power-walking toward the gates…I swear I’m usually cooler than that). But more importantly, I left Knebworth Park with a full heart, a… Read more »
How to Write Job Ads People Actually Want to Read Let’s be real—most job postings are a snoozefest. They start with corporate fluff, use confusing titles, and forget one major thing: you’re writing for humans. People who are busy, burnt out, and scanning fast. That’s why we need to flip the script and go candidate-first…. Read more »
If you’ve ever worried that your job descriptions might quietly turn great candidates away, without even realizing it, you’re not alone. Writing fair and inclusive job descriptions in Canada takes more than just good intentions. With such a diverse workforce — including newcomers, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, and bilingual speakers — it’s important to… Read more »
Writing job descriptions from scratch is painful. Reusing old ones that sound like they were written in 2005? Just as bad. If you’re tired of wasting time or dealing with messy, inconsistent hiring docs, you’re not alone. That’s why I put together this post — to share the only job description template Australia really needs…. Read more »
If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering how to write a job advert that actually attracts the right people — not just anyone with a CV — you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too. Writing job ads isn’t just about filling in a template or listing requirements. It’s about helping the right candidate… Read more »
If you’ve ever opened a job posting and thought, “Yikes, this is a mess,” you’re not alone. I’ve read a lot of job descriptions over the years — and I’ve written even more. And what I’ve learned is this: a good job post doesn’t bring you the most people — it brings you the right… Read more »
Let’s be real—cleaning up job descriptions is a pain. Whether you’ve got one messy JD or hundreds, it’s time-consuming work that most of us would rather skip. And if you’re on a small talent team or juggling multiple HR roles, having the right job description software can be a lifesaver. But here’s the problem: most… Read more »
Let me guess—you’ve got way too many job descriptions that need fixing. Maybe they’re outdated. Maybe they all sound the same. Maybe someone copy-pasted something five years ago, and now it’s your problem. The good news? You can use AI to help you rewrite job descriptions—in bulk. Yep, all at once. And no, it doesn’t… Read more »
Most job ads stink. They’re boring lists of demands that make qualified people run away fast. Research shows candidates spend only 14 seconds scanning your job ad before deciding whether to apply or keep scrolling (HiringThing, 2025). As Sebastián Ramírez, creator of FastAPI, pointed out in a viral post: “I created FastAPI just 3.5 years… Read more »
In today’s ever-changing recruitment environment, consistency is key. As companies grow and job descriptions (JDs) evolve, standardizing can ensure clarity and compliance — and streamline the hiring process. In this post, I’ll explore how you can standardize job descriptions effectively, using AI tools and templates that make the process easier and more efficient. In a… Read more »
