Human Resources might have the most complicated set of job titles of any department. In this article, I share 4 pieces of research I hope will assist you in using the most effective HR job titles: HR Job Titles Hierarchy — An pyramid of the basic org chart of HR teams Examples of the job… Read more »
The 5 Best-Looking Job Posting Sites for Employers
Job ads on job posting sites (aka job boards) are starting to look a lot better. Job posting sites are broadening the range of content you can add to job ads including: Images Video Branding Job Posting Design Here are 5 job posting sites that give you the best ability to create awesome looking job… Read more »
10 Incredible Career Page Examples in 2020
Your career page is your front door for digital recruiting. It’s where you catch the attention of candidates and engage them. The 2 top-level factors you want to consider are: Career page design Career page content These 2 factors are something all 10 career page examples (below) do a great job with. Let’s dive in:… Read more »
5 Creative Job Posting Ideas
Job postings are getting competitive. Companies are investing more in them and it shows. Here are 5 creative job posting ideas to help attract and engage candidates. Creative Job Posting Idea #1: Comparably Widget Recruiting widgets showcase ratings and reviews from employees in a clear, creative way. They are low maintenance and take little time… Read more »
The Top 20 C-Level Titles [with Descriptions]
I compiled a list of C Level titles to help you think about the executive org chart. Below you’ll find 3 main sections: Two pie charts of the top C Level executive titles that candidates search for (one for corporate and one for non-profit, government, healthcare and other less traditional corporate industries). A list of… Read more »
The 25 Best Marketing Job Titles [Ranked by Search Volume]
What are the best marketing job titles to attract talent? If you want more traffic to your job postings, one way to answer that is to see which marketing titles candidates search for. Below are the top 25 marketing job titles based on the number of searches they receive on Google. For search query data,… Read more »
10 of the Best Job Descriptions in 2020
If you’re looking to revamp or create new job descriptions, check out this list of the best job descriptions we’ve seen in 2020. We also highlight things that we like including design, employer branding content, layout, and more! For tips on writing job descriptions, check out How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples. So let’s get… Read more »
How to Write LinkedIn Job Descriptions
How you write your LinkedIn job descriptions is different from writing JDs elsewhere. Here are a few tips aimed to maximize your apply rate from the best candidates. Which Job Description Sections NOT to Write (LinkedIn already has them) The first thing to know about how to write LinkedIn job descriptions is what NOT to… Read more »
Oscar Mayer’s Evergreen Job Description
Hiring multiple candidates for the same position in different locations? Why not use an evergreen job description like Oscar Mayer. They create a complete experience for candidates to be a “Spokesperson – Hotdogger” (riding around in their famous Wienermobile). They created a Weinermobile microsite. This microsite focuses solely on their Wienermobile, including: “Looking for the Wienermobile”… Read more »
The Top 35 IT Job Titles [Ranked by Search Volume]
What names should you use for your IT job titles? It starts with using the same language as candidates. Below is a list of IT job titles ranked by the number of times people (most likely candidates!) Google-searched the title name and the word “jobs”. Our source is the excellent SEO resource ahrefs. Note: This… Read more »
The Ultimate List of HR Conferences in 2020
HR conferences are a great place to learn about the latest tools and listen to industry experts. This year is projected for even more HR conferences than in 2019. So we put together the ultimate list of human resource conferences to attend in 2020. Table of Contents: (Note: Click on a link to scroll to a… Read more »
The Top 50 Software Job Titles [Ranked by What Candidates Search For]
The software job titles you use in recruiting makes a huge difference. Did you know that candidates search for “Android Developer” 120 times as often as “Android Engineer”? A new developer is 55 times more likely to search for “Entry Level Software Developer” than “Software Developer Intern”. I compiled a list (below) of the top… Read more »
Elitism in Hiring: Who Needs Harvard?
Is elitism hurting your hiring? If you’re focused on hiring candidates from top schools or programs, it just may. What is Elitism? It’s the belief that people with high education, high intellect, wealth, etc. are more likely to be successful than others without such qualities. However, there’s evidence that elite schools do NOT produce the… Read more »
5 of the Best Diversity And Inclusion Videos
I’ve been on the lookout for the best diversity and inclusion videos. Here’s what I found: The best diversity videos have at least 2 of these 3 qualities: Strong Opener — 3 Tips: Stick from Persuasion Expert Conor Neil: 1) Tell a story; 2) Stun them with a fact or 3) Ask a question. Solid… Read more »
The Top 100 Employer Brands Searched for By Candidates [2019]
Who are the top employer brands? There’s plenty of great employer brand research out there (see Comparably, Glassdoor, Universum and WilsonHCG). One other measurement is how often candidates search for your company. We took data from our favorite SEO Tool ahrefs to find out which companies candidates search for the most. Methodology & Disclaimers: Our methodology is simple though… Read more »
