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 »

What is “growth mindset language”? And, how do you use it to create better job ads? A growth mindset means showing there’s room to learn and improve, in a positive way. When someone has a growth mindset, they believe they’re not limited by inherent abilities. They’re able to grow, change, and also adapt. This theory… Read more »

Employers get a lot of buzz out of advertising a “dream job”. A dream job can be an evergreen position or a special one-time job (see Chief Hiking Officer below). So, here are 5+ examples I found: Devil’s Brewing Company’s Chief Hiking Officer In June, Devil’s Brewing advertised an opening for Chief Hiking Officer which… Read more »

We have become all too familiar with phrases like “Social Distancing”, “Pandemic Policies”, “the New Normal”, and “COVID-19 Safety Guidelines” since the pandemic starting sweeping the world in early March. Now, COVID-19 has pushed many companies to implement “COVID Considerations” into their hiring process. Below are 18 companies that now include COVID-related considerations” within their… Read more »