Creating the best job description format can seem like a tall task. We have 10 tips that will help you get started. The first 5 things to focus on for your job description format are about structure: 1. A top job title Candidates search for job titles specific to their field. So, picking the perfect… Read more »
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5 Reasons to Use a Text Analyzer for All Your Job Descriptions
If you are hiring more than 50 people per year, you can benefit in a big way from using text analysis software for your job descriptions. Let me give you 5 examples: 1) To See How Your Job Descriptions Compare to Peers A good text analyzer compares your job descriptions to the industry on things… Read more »
Top 15 Problems TA Pros Have with Job Descriptions
I wrote recently about The Top 10 Problems TA Leaders Tell Me About. Job Descriptions was the #1 category. Note: Check out our free Job Descriptions Guide — it tells you everything we know about JDs, job ads and the like! This week I’m sharing the specific problems within job descriptions that TA leaders reach… Read more »
5 Easy Ways to Have More Consistent Job Descriptions
Are your job descriptions consistent? If not, you risk confusing candidates and causing more work for your hiring managers and recruiters. Consistent job descriptions can also cut time-to-fill — specifically, the time it takes to get from req to candidate screenings (which can easily take 3+ weeks). Here are a few ways to have more… Read more »
10 Tips for Writing Effective Job Descriptions
A few tips from my 20+ years of writing job descriptions: Note: If you’re lazy like me, a lot of the principles below are built into software such as these: The Top 6 Augmented Writing Tools for Job Descriptions Put First Things First The most important rule of the first sentence of a job description (or anything… Read more »
3 Common Formatting Mistakes to Avoid On Your Job Descriptions
Formatting is a top priority in job description writing because formatting affects readability which impacts the candidate experience. Making a job description easier to read exponentially increases the probability of a job seeker reading the entire job description — and that increases the chance of an apply. Note: Check out our free Job Descriptions Guide — it… Read more »
