How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples (2024 Update)

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Do you want to know how to write a job description? We are confident this report 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 Ongig… Read more »

3 Helpful Examples of Plain Language in Job Ads

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Plain language is about clear communication in writing or speaking that is easy for the intended audience to understand the first time around. So, using various examples of plain language in job ads can be beneficial. Recruiters who use it attract the most diverse talent and ensure legal compliance, especially if their business or company is… Read more »

10 Examples of Awesome Job Descriptions (and Why!) (2024 Update)

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Wow, are you are seeing how fast job descriptions are changing these days? Fasten your seat belts as we look at 10 that are awesome — and the reasons why! You can create job descriptions like the ones below through Ongig’s Candidate Experience Software and Text Analyzer. For tips on writing job descriptions, check out How… Read more »

6 Best Accessible Job Description Tools to Build Your Team

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Few employers would dream of intentionally excluding disabled candidates. But, discriminatory and inaccessible recruiting practices persist. So, try using accessible job description tools to keep your job ads inclusive. Recruiters may not be aware of how their everyday decisions can affect a person’s ability to apply for a job. And inaccessible job descriptions can affect… Read more »

The Best Automated Job Description Builder (2024)

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Are you struggling with the task of writing, updating, and managing job descriptions? Enter the solution: an automated job description builder. Companies of all sizes have to write, update, and manage job descriptions. For small organizations, this may be a simpler task, with a limited number of positions they hire for each year. But as… Read more »

5 Useful Best Practices for Rewriting Job Descriptions

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If you’ve experienced a delay in filling out your open roles, high turnover rates, or constant but unnecessary hiring, it might be time to start rewriting job descriptions. An Indeed survey revealed that 52% of job seekers say job description quality is very or extremely influential on their decision to apply.  72% of job seekers… Read more »

Innovative Solutions: Exploring AI in Job Descriptions – A White Paper

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Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, has been a major trend in business growth over the past year. Venture capitalists are increasingly funding startups whose businesses research and develop AI; open-source AI tools such as ChatGPT are widely available and used by the public. And HR Pros are using AI in job descriptions more and… Read more »

How to Fix Bias in Job Descriptions: Socioeconomic Inclusivity

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Companies, HR managers, and recruiters need to address bias in job descriptions. Doing this requires that you ensure inclusivity when creating and sharing job ads, interviewing new recruits, and throughout the hiring process. While everyone thinks about racial bias, gender bias, and age bias, you should also consider socioeconomic inclusivity.  Studies have shown how people’s… Read more »

How to Create a Job Description Template with Ongig

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Ongig’s Text Analyzer uses AI to create job descriptions, remove masculine bias, and improve readability and writing with a click of a button. And you can use this tool to create a job description template that matches your needs. Here’s how:  In Text Analyzer, click “New Job.” Next, click ‘Write Sample” Then, click the “Enter… Read more »

20 Other Names for a “Job Description”

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Job listings are a recruiter’s first impression in the job-hunting world. Imagine them as the building blocks of understanding what a job is all about. Creating a good job description isn’t just about listing what you’ll do; it’s more like putting up a sign that says, “This is who we are, and everyone is welcome!” … Read more »

How to Craft Irresistible Social Media Job Listings

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Social media has become a vital part of our lives. And for better or worse, it is, nowadays, a key part of the human experience. Companies that see the value in using social media for marketing and management will have a clear advantage over those that haven’t realized how powerful these networks can be. So, these… Read more »

How to Write a Great Job Posting: A Roadmap

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The labor market is highly competitive — organizations are fighting for good specialists. So, to attract top candidates to a business, you need to sell them on the idea of working for you. In this article, you will learn how to write a great job posting. Why templates don’t always make a great job posting… Read more »

What is the Meaning of a Role Description?

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If your company is looking for exceptional and diverse candidates to fill a role, you first need to make a job description. Creating a well-rounded job description with a well-written (and inclusive) role description would be best to catch job applicants. But what is a role description? A role description is a dynamic document that… Read more »

The Ultimate List of 60+ Job Description Benefits

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Employee benefits are a crucial part of a job description and can significantly influence a candidate’s decision to apply.  A Glassdoor study pointed out that 63% of job seekers and employees pay attention to employee benefits in job ads. Aflac also revealed that 83% of companies believe their benefits package positively impacts productivity. In comparison,… Read more »

The Ultimate List of Job Description Tips

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How do you find the perfect candidates for a role? The first step to finding great candidates is to have excellent job descriptions to attract and encourage top candidates to apply. We’re here to help with this list of job description tips for crafting the best JDs. Let’s dive in! Start with your JDs Getting… Read more »