Most people think AI in hiring and recruiting started with ChatGPT. It didn’t. Long before prompts and instant rewrites, we were sitting in a conference room at Google talking about APIs, structured job data, and hiring workflows. In 2023, AI in hiring and recruiting exploded into the mainstream. Suddenly, every HR tech company had a… Read more »
Quick Summary Funny job titles swap a formal title (like “Marketing Manager”) for a playful one (like “Wizard of Light Bulb Moments”) to show off company culture. They’re common in marketing, HR, sales, and IT. In 2026, the trend has a new twist: some of today’s “funny” titles, like Chief AI Officer or Vibe Coder,… Read more »
Quick Summary: Job Description Gender Bias in 2026 Job description gender bias usually comes down to a handful of repeat offenders. Ongig’s Text Analyzer tracked every masculine-coded word swap made between January 1 and July 13, 2026. The most-replaced word was “strong” (42 swaps), followed by “lead” (26) and “independently” (13). Below, we break down… Read more »
Quick Summary Ongig analyzed job posting data from January 1 to July 13, 2026. “Strong,” “lead,” and “independently” are the most common masculine biased words in job descriptions. Other frequent offenders include “strengthen,” “competitive,” “leaders,” “analyze,” “champion,” “analysis,” and “independent.” Replacing these with gender-neutral alternatives can help increase female application rates. How We Identified These… Read more »
Quick Summary We used to rank feminine-biased words by how often they showed up in random job postings. This year, though, we tried something different instead: we looked at the words our own clients actually swapped out inside Text Analyzer, from January to mid-July 2026. The clear winner is the “collaborate” family (collaboration, collaborate, collaborative,… 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 »
What are the best communications job titles for employers and job seekers alike? My team and I analyzed which Communications and Public Relations job titles get the most traction, both from candidates searching on Google and from employers requesting job descriptions. It’s a field worth paying attention to. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more »
Your career site job search page is a vital component of the candidate experience. The most common job search page mistakes include using your ATS’s URL instead of your own domain, letting your ATS logo overshadow your brand, relying on dropdown filters instead of crawlable links, losing your favicon on the job portal, and publishing generic… Read more »
Want to recruit veterans or enlisted members of the military? I’m guessing yes. There are 2 million+ people in the U.S. Armed Forces and 250,000 per year transition out of the U.S. military. If you want to recruit veterans better, first you have to speak their language…their job lingo in particular. Veterans and enlisted members… 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 »
Quick Summary Diversity statements are short, public commitments to inclusion and equity. The best ones name real groups, back claims with data, and tie to your mission. Below are 20 examples from Pfizer, Google, Netflix, and more. What is a diversity statement? A diversity statement is a short public commitment to inclusion and equity. Companies… 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 »
When you write a job description, you are not just writing it for the candidate, you are also writing it for Google, Bing, Indeed, and any other search engine out there. That’s why you need the right SEO tips to make sure your JDs get seen. Writing for search engines is one of the key… Read more »
There are quite a few offensive exclusionary words and phrases that can crush your job descriptions.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 now flags them for our clients (with recommendations for inclusive synonyms to replace them… Read more »
You need an automated system for job description management to post and fill jobs faster. Here are the key steps I recommend for your effective job description management: 1) Job Description Library If you’re reading this, I’ll assume your current job description management process is not cutting it. Let’s start from the beginning… You’re going… Read more »
