Job descriptions are like the welcome mats to your company. So, if you want to keep them consistent (and make candidates feel right at home before going through the front door) templates are a great tool. Here are 8 job description sample templates to help you get started: Job Description Sample Templates — Ongig (just… Read more »
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Specialists vs. Generalists: How Both Types of Workers Benefit Your Company
In the specialists vs. generalists debate, it has always been an either/or situation. It’s either you go with a generalist who is a jack of all trades or choose a specialist who is a subject matter expert with specialist skills. While organizations may thrive by 26 times when engaging generalists and pushing them to innovate,… Read more »
The Ultimate Inclusive Language List for Job Ads
Your job ad is the first point of contact between your organization and potential candidates. Therefore, using inclusive language is vital. And first impressions do count. So it’s at this stage where you can showcase your employer brand. And set your company apart from others to attract and hire diverse and qualified candidates. But exclusionary… Read more »
Is ChatGPT for Job Descriptions the Right Choice? (2024 Update)
It seems ChatGPT for job descriptions is the “next big thing.” But is ai-written text great for writing the best JDs? You can use it, but I recommend using it with other tools for optimizing job postings. I did a test to show you why. My first step was prompting OpenAI ChatGPT to “Write me… Read more »
Using Multiple ATS’s Doesn’t Have to Hurt Your Candidate Experience
If you’re using multiple applicant tracking systems, it likely hurts your pre-apply candidate experience for your company career site. It might force candidates down a path before they even know which path is right for them. For example, I know one major financial company who has 12 applicant tracking systems across 12 countries. I know… Read more »
6 Steps to Build the Best Recruitment Tech Stack
Thanks to recruitment software, the process of hiring staff can now be more efficient. Your recruitment team no longer has to trawl through job applications and recruitment for hours on end. Specialized software streamlines the process, automating tasks and tracking the entire hiring process. In fact, 76% of companies say recruiting automation allows recruiters to… 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 »
6 Best Ways to Use ChatGPT for Job Postings
I’m sure you’ve thought of ways to use ChatGPT for job postings. Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT to optimize your job postings can help streamline and improve your hiring process. This blog highlights the 6 best ways to use ChatGPT for job postings. ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) powered by generative pre-trained transformers. Suppose you give… Read more »
10 Examples of the Best Inclusive Job Descriptions
Having an inclusive company starts with having inclusive job descriptions. Research shows that words and phrases in your job description discourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Some words are subtly coded as masculine like ambitious, driven, and competitive, and subtly coded as feminine like warm, supportive, and compassionate. Removing them can increase your number of applications… Read more »
5 Examples of ChatGPT Bias HR Pros Should Know
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is everywhere nowadays and offers benefits like faster resume screening or interview question generation. But, for its speed and convenience, HR professionals should know that ChatGPT’s outputs are riddled with hidden biases. While ChatGPT bias is not a popular talking point, it does exist. Bloomberg’s team of researchers experimented with using fictitious names and… Read more »
14 Examples of Unconscious Bias in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)
The examples of unconscious bias in job descriptions are rampant. There is plenty of research confirming hiring biases: AARP noted that older adults received job offers at a rate that is 68% lower than younger candidates Across all age groups, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that persons with a disability were much less… Read more »
A List of 7 Top Workable Alternatives to Know
The hiring process could be smoother. You have to source for candidates, write job descriptions, interview the candidates, ensure proper new employee onboarding, and more. And getting perfect candidates isn’t easy. So, this is where a recruitment platform like Workable comes in. Hiring software simplifies the recruitment process by automating most of the HR tasks. So… Read more »
Can You Trust AI in Recruitment?
AI is everywhere these days due to its problem-solving capabilities at scale. The data-backed algorithms behind AI solutions also help reduce human error costs. We have seen AI in construction site safety assessments, chatbots, and accounting. But have you heard of AI in recruitment? These days, a growing number of companies have also turned to… Read more »
30+ Examples of Biased Language You Should Know
Examples of biased language are scattered throughout the English vocabulary. After researching hundreds of bias words (past and present), we found 30+ examples common enough to bring to your attention. Ongig’s Text Analyzer software, which flags these and many more exclusionary words and phrases, provides suggestions for alternatives to such biased words. We share those… Read more »
6 Top DEI Challenges and How to Solve Them
While there are many DEI challenges, research shows the benefits of an inclusive workplace. These include increased creativity, profit growth, and more engaged employees. But, enforcing successful DEI efforts is easier said than done. Many companies have tried to execute their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with the best intentions, but their efforts don’t always… Read more »
