A List of Common Offensive (Exclusionary) Words Used in Job Descriptions (2024)

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Exclusionary Words

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: A Comprehensive List for 2024

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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 »

100+ Creative & Funny Job Titles by Department & Position (2024 Update)

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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 »

20 Top Communications Job Titles (Includes PR!) in 2024

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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 »

11 Key Steps of a Job Description Text Analyzer

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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 »

7 Free Tools to Write Better Job Descriptions

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Hemingway App analyzing job description text

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 »

12 Best Reasons to Use a Text Analyzer for All Your Job Descriptions

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female coded words in ongig text analyzer

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 »

10 Great Tips on Job Posting Wording for 2024

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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 »

7 Mistakes Your Job Search Page Might Make in 2024

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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 »

12 Great Examples of Modern Job Descriptions & Templates

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Well-written job descriptions are important for promoting your company’s employer branding. Modern job descriptions function as concise promotions of your job vacancies, telling your organizational story and enticing prospective hires on how they can become a part of that eventful journey. On the other hand, poorly written JDs could deter qualified candidates from applying for… Read more »

Career Site Guide: How to Create a Better Career Site

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It’s no secret that your company career site is one of the most important elements of your recruiting strategy. In fact, it’s a culmination of many initiatives: candidate experience, employer branding, recruitment marketing, diversity and inclusion. So, keep reading this career site guide. The bottom line: Optimizing your company career site is necessary if you… Read more »