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 »
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 »
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 »
If you’re like just about every other talent acquisition/diversity leader I know, recruiting more women is one of your top diversity goals. Women have a lot to offer in the workplace, and workplaces with better gender diversity are 15% more likely to earn revenue above the average for their industry. Hiring and retaining women can… Read more »
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 »
Age bias is expensive. A study conducted by AARP and the Economist Intelligence Unit found that age discrimination against older adults cost the economy $850 billion in 2018 alone. Note: Most age discrimination lawsuits relate to The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. It… Read more »
Are your job descriptions consistent? If not, you risk confusing candidates and causing more work for your hiring managers and recruiters. Creating consistent job descriptions across your organization helps maintain clarity, ensure fairness, and improve the hiring process. Consistent job descriptions can also cut time-to-fill — specifically, the time it takes to get from req… Read more »
You’ve heard me talk about “readability” in job descriptions recently. It’s vital. Readable job descriptions have higher apply rates. We’ve measured the success of different job description strategies with machine learning. We found that readability is one of the three most important qualities a job description can have. The other two are gender-neutrality and overall… Read more »
Despite the hard work of activists and women in every industry, gender bias remains in the hiring process. Many hiring professionals are aware of more common forms of gender bias, like pregnancy-related discrimination. Less well-known is biased language in job descriptions. But biased language in job descriptions, like job descriptions that favor masculine-coded words and… Read more »
