What is your process for writing job descriptions? Creating well-written and inclusive JDs helps you stand out from the thousands of companies hiring and get more applicants. Here are 7 tips to add to your process for success. 1. Use concise job titles Job titles are one of the most effective ways for candidates to find… Read more »
Posts about Job Descriptions
The Ultimate List of Job Description Best Practices
There are many elements involved in attracting the best candidates to your open roles. But an experienced HR pro knows that it all starts with job descriptions. The way you structure, brand, market, and write your job description has a big impact on your hiring strategy, and helps you attract the right candidates. That’s why… Read more »
7 Boilerplate Language Examples for Job Descriptions
Boilerplate language helps you create job descriptions that are not only effective, but also consistent and legally compliant. This article will discuss the different boilerplate language examples commonly used in job descriptions. What is boilerplate language? Boilerplate language is a uniform message that is usually part of standard documents like contracts. You can also find… Read more »
What is Job Description Benchmarking?
Job description benchmarking is similar to salary benchmarking, where you study how other companies list their compensation packages. Instead, you’ll study their job descriptions and internal details to ensure you aren’t missing key components to complete tasks successfully. The idea behind job description benchmarking is to write such a stellar (and pointed) JD that: you’ll… Read more »
Why Location Matters in a Job Description
Writing a good job description is a delicate balancing act. You have a limited number of characters to convey things like company culture, job expectations, and requirements. To write a good description, there are a few things you must include. One of the most important is location information. Not only is this information crucial for… Read more »
5 Tips for Editing Job Descriptions
Job descriptions (JDs) are often the first interaction with your company. And because first impressions last, it’s crucial to use your best content when editing job descriptions. Here 5 tips to try when you (or your team) creates JDs: 1. Use inclusive words The Linguistic Society of America says inclusive language is: “language that acknowledges… Read more »
6 Top HR Document Management Software Tools
From performance reviews to employee files to applications to training materials, documents are ever-flowing. Especially if you work in HR. Organizing and maintaining them is key for performance and a thriving business. Using HR document management software tools is the best way to do this. In this post, we’ll explore 6 of the top HR document… Read more »
The Ultimate List of 40 Job Description Tools
Inclusive, well-written job ads are your first step to attracting top candidates. But writing them is challenging, especially if you write them at scale. I’ve compiled a list of the best job description tools to help you stay on track. I organized the list into 2 tables (in alphabetical order) for easier reading. Job Description… Read more »
ChatGPT: Should you use it to write job descriptions?
It seems ChatGPT is the “next big thing.” But is ai-written text great for job descriptions? You can use it, but I recommend using it with other tools for optimizing JDs. I did a test to show you why. My first step was prompting OpenAI ChatGPT to “Write me a job description for a Sales… Read more »
7 Job Description Writing Software Tools
What is job description writing software? Job description writing software helps you write job descriptions easier (and faster) by: optimizing keywords removing outdated words and phrases ensuring that your JD complies with diversity requirements To save you research time, we’ve listed 7 of the best job description writing software to streamline your recruiting efforts: 1…. Read more »
5 Examples of a SHRM Job Description Template
Inclusive and concise JDs attract the best talent. And the pros at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) support efficient hiring practices, including writing great job descriptions (JDs). Here are 5 examples of a SHRM job description template to help streamline your search for top performers. I’ve added tips to each for optimal results. Let’s… Read more »
How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples (2023 Update)
If you want to know how to write a job description, we are confident our report below can help guide you. Writing job descriptions is clearly a skill talent leaders want to know about. Did you know that the #1 searched HR term on Google is (source: ahrefs.com): “how to write a job description” The… Read more »
7 “Must-Knows” about Job Postings with Salary Information [+ without]
Despite growing pay equity and transparency developments, many employers still hesitate to show their job postings with salary info. According to Payscale’s 2022 Compensation Best Practices, 68% of organizations share pay ranges with employees, but only 22% do so in the job ad. Many studies reveal that Gen Z and millennials are more interested in… Read more »
A List of 7 Textio Competitors
Writing job descriptions is time-consuming, and bias can easily creep its way in with the words you use to write them. That’s why using a tool like Textio keeps your written content effective and unbiased (to engage talent from all backgrounds). Augmented writing technology saves your team time writing JDs too. Why use a tool like… Read more »
How Long Should a Job Description Be?
You’ve probably heard how important it is to make JDs engaging and inclusive. It’s a proven way to attract top talent without restricting your search and harming your reputation. But did you know the length of your JD matters too? The best-performing job descriptions are usually between 300-700 words. In most cases, “less is more.”… Read more »
