Our Ongig team talks to hundreds of people a year about which applicant tracking systems they use because the applicant tracking systems are often directly related to candidate experience and employer branding (things we care deeply about). So, we’re by no means experts on the best applicant tracking systems. However, we’ve learned a bunch on… Read more »
If you’re using multiple applicant tracking systems, it likely hurts your pre-apply candidate experience for your company career site. It might force candidates down a path before they even know which path is right for them. For example, I know one major financial company who has 12 applicant tracking systems across 12 countries. I know… Read more »
Even the most seasoned recruiters and HR professionals are still confused about the difference between a job description, a job posting, and a job ad. Although these terms are commonly used interchangeably, they have different meanings and serve various purposes. In a recent episode of the JD Fix podcast, Heather Fenty discussed each format’s distinct… Read more »
Which diversity titles work best for you and your team? My team and I looked at the best practices at leading companies as well as the most popular diversity titles requested on Google (via ahrefs and Google’s Keyword Tool). So, this diversity title article is the latest chapter in Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide…. Read more »
There are quite a few offensive exclusionary words and phrases that can crush your job descriptions. Use just one of these phrases and you could lose 50%+ of your candidates. These words are considered “exclusionary” by some and just plain offensive words by others. Exclusionary words in job descriptions are so rampant, that Ongig’s Text Analyzer… Read more »
Action verbs for job descriptions are the most effective when trying to attract top talent. What is an action verb? It’s a verb that expresses physical or mental action. Examples of action verbs: The CEO motivates his team. The developer writes code. The accountant approves the balance sheet An action verb is distinct from linking verbs (am,… Read more »
I’ve been writing a lot about job titles lately (see Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide). As part of that journey, I’ve run across some funny job titles. There are numerous creative job titles for every department and position. In today’s competitive job market, companies are finding unique ways to stand out by creating imaginative job… Read more »
What are the optimal Communications job titles? I asked my team to help me analyze which Communications/Public Relations job titles work best. So, in this mini-report (the latest chapter in Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide, you’ll find guidance on: Communications Job Titles Hierarchy — The standard for Communications/PR department positions, including; Leaders, VPs, Directors,… Read more »
Organizations of all sizes must write, review, update, and manage job descriptions. But this process becomes more complicated as your organization grows. And this is where job description software comes in. By leaning into the capabilities of a text analyzer’s key steps, you eliminate the manual process of writing and managing job descriptions. For instance,… Read more »
I’d love it if you used Ongig’s Text Analyzer software for writing job descriptions. But it’s not free and I understand we might be beyond your budget. So, in the meantime, here are 5 free “hacks” (+ free job description tools) for you to write more effective job descriptions. Note: For more tips on writing… Read more »
If you need to write better job descriptions, there are a few great free tools to use. However, if a free tool isn’t getting you what you need for writing job descriptions, check out Ongig’s Text Analyzer. So, for more tips on how to write better job descriptions, check out How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices… Read more »
Where should your “About Us” section go in a job posting? The start? The middle? The end? If you guessed the start, you’re not alone, but you might be in for a surprise about its effectiveness. An informal survey of job postings on Indeed, Glassdoor, and Google for Jobs shows that 53.8% of employers start… Read more »
One way to attract top talent is by writing good job descriptions. But, there are many factors involved in writing an effective job description. For instance, you must ensure the JD is gender inclusive, free from exclusionary terms, consistent, and readable. This is where a text analyzer tool comes in. These tools help you minimize bias in… Read more »
When it comes to the recruitment process, your job posting wording is key to attracting quality applications. It’s more than a job ad for an open position. It’s also a chance to show your unique employer brand, company culture, and the benefits of joining your team. But how can you ensure your job posting stands… Read more »
Your company career site job search page is a vital component of the candidate experience. However, many job search pages make some common mistakes. I ran across one employer recently, Ideal Industries, whose job search page had 5 things they could fix to improve candidate experience (and increase pipeline/traffic). I don’t mean to pick on Ideal Industries. They… Read more »
