If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering how to write a job advert that actually attracts the right people — not just anyone with a CV — you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too. Writing job ads isn’t just about filling in a template or listing requirements. It’s about helping the right candidate… Read more »
Posts about Job Ads
From Boring to Brilliant: How to Write a Good Job Ad
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 »
3 Best Ways to Use “Growth Mindset” Language in Job Ads [+ examples]
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 »
5+ Top Examples of Employers Using “Dream Job” Marketing Pages
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 »
10 Great Tips on Job Posting Wording for 2024
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 »
10+ Creative Catchy Job Postings (2024 Update)
Catchy job postings are a great way to attract potential candidates. So, I found 10+ companies using creative job titles, images, catchy phrases, or “unusual” perks for job postings that might make candidates take a second look. Then, I created this compilation of “help-wanted” ad examples with catchy hiring slogans and catchy recruiting phrases for… Read more »
15 Examples of an Awesome “About Us” Statement
An About Us statement is a critical piece in a job posting or website. Like any content on your job pages, it’s an opportunity to sell and attract the candidate! After reviewing thousands of About Us statements through our Text Analyzer job description software, I want to share a few things in this article: What… Read more »
10+ Examples of the Best Job Ads in 2024
Job ads are becoming more creative and dynamic. So, having the best job ads out there will require creativity. Employers are giving more robust content on job descriptions rather than just listing requirements and qualifications. Here are some features we’re seeing in job ads that were hardly used just a few years ago (all of… Read more »
3 Tips for Advertising Jobs on Social Media
4.9 billion people worldwide use social media. So, using these tips for advertising jobs on social media is a no-brainer when it comes to job visibility, reach, and access to top talent. But there’s a caveat. The competition is fierce. According to Adweek, 92% of employers use social media as a recruitment tool. So, this… Read more »
Candy Shop Causes a Stir with Exclusionary Language [in Job Posting]
On May 20th, the use of exclusionary language in a Facebook job ad for customer service positions started a social media stir. The posting from Indiana-based Good’s Candy Shop caused such an uproar that the comments section on its Yelp page is deactivated. This shows the importance of removing sexist words (and other biased language)… Read more »
18 Examples of “COVID Considerations” in Job Ads [Facebook, Amazon, Deloitte & 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 »
10 Helpful Examples of Creative Job Ads (2020)
Looking to improve your job ads? I put together a list of 10 examples of creative job ads for inspiration. And now, during this COVID crisis, it’s a great time to audit your job description text and turn it into a compelling job ad. You’re bound to find some great ideas from the job ad examples below:… Read more »
7 of the Best Job Ad Examples
The best job ads get you (the employer) 3 things: Attention — they stop the candidate in their tracks. Engagement — they keep the candidate on the page, usually through thoughtful content. Call-to-Action — they get the candidate to click “apply” or take a secondary action like to join a talent community or explore the… Read more »
How and Why to Attract Former Felons in Your Job Postings
With unemployment in the U.S. at the lowest rate (3.9%) in 19 years, companies like Apple, Boeing, McDonalds and Delta Airlines are hiring former felons. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo describes this massive talent pool: “70 million Americans have a criminal record—that’s 1 in 3 adults. There are currently 2.3 million people behind bars in this… Read more »
How Does Jeff Bezos Score Writing His First Amazon Job Ad?
Early Amazon employee Glenn Fleishman told Internet History Podcast that Amazon had a hard time hiring developers in its early days. We decided to run Amazon’s first known job posting (from August 22, 1994) through Ongig’s Text Analyzer software to see how his job description text scores using today’s best technology. Ongig’s Text Analyzer is… Read more »
