By now, everyone has heard about ChatGPT, Open AI’s popular chatbot. It currently boasts 100 million users. And why not? It’s a free artificial intelligence tool that’s available to everyone. It gives its users the capability to ask anything, anytime. Most companies use AI across various business operations, including recruitment. And when it comes to… Read more »
Posts about Job Descriptions
The Importance of Job Descriptions for Employers
The importance of job descriptions for employers is vital to the hiring process. JDs show your unique culture and set employee expectations. To create quality JDs, you’ll need to do more than list the basic tasks, requirements, and skills for a position. For instance, your JDs should include your company’s core values and social responsibilities…. Read more »
The Ultimate 7-Step Process for Writing Job Descriptions to Attract Top Talent
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. So, 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… Read more »
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 observing job description best practices. 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… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How to Write a Gender Neutral Job Description [3 Tips]
Research shows removing all gender-coded words from your job descriptions boosts apply rates by 29% and decreases cost per application by 41% (source — Appcast). These findings might make you curious about how to write a gender neutral job description. In this post, I’ll dig into 3 tips for writing gender neutral JDs. But first,… Read more »
