Companies want internal candidates more than ever right now. So, if you are drafting your own internal job posting template, these 5 examples might help (you can copy and paste for free!). Before we dive in, let’s define what “internal job posting” means. What is an internal job posting? An internal job posting is a… Read more »
Posts Tagged:Writing Job Descriptions
Generic vs. Specific Job Descriptions: Which is better?
Generic vs. specific job descriptions, which one is better? The quick answer is…a mix of both. There are pros and cons for each. So how do you find the perfect balance when writing your JDs? This post will dive into both sides so you can create the best blend for your roles. We also look… Read more »
Manual vs AI for Writing Automation: Which is Best for Job Ads?
A well-written job ad lays the foundation for your hiring process. It’s the key to attracting and hiring top talent. The current talent acquisition landscape is competitive. And top talent doesn’t stay for long without a job offer. So, this is where the question about AI for writing automation and manual processes comes in. Which… Read more »
10 Helpful Optimization Tips for SEO Friendly Job Descriptions
Did you know that 77% of recruiters have returned and hired candidates who initially didn’t appear to be a good fit? This is where SEO-friendly job descriptions become a powerful tool for improving the user experience and creating more straightforward job descriptions. Making job descriptions SEO-friendly doesn’t just assist job seekers in locating their ideal… Read more »
10 Top Job Description Generators in 2024 (AI Included)
Writing JDs takes time, especially if you’re writing 500+ a month. But, the good news -– there are job description generator tools that automate the process. Now, with job description generators, you can spend your time on what matters most –– finding the best talent. What is a job description generator? So, the simple answer… Read more »
3 Examples of an Effective Job Description Checklist
Getting Started With Your Job Description Ready to hire? Let’s start by creating your job description. This is the first step in advertising your role to candidates. Later, the content will be transformed into a job posting for marketing the job to potential applicants. More on that evolution from a job description to a posting… Read more »
How to Attract Diverse Talent: 11 Helpful Tips to Write Inclusive Job Ads (2024)
Do you want to make sure your job ads grab the attention of all kinds of people? Then, you’re in the right place. So, do you need to make your talent search more inclusive to attract diverse talent? Here are 11 tips for writing job descriptions to attract diverse candidates: 1. Avoid exclusionary words to… Read more »
15 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. Creating consistent job descriptions across your organization helps maintain clarity, ensure fairness, and improve the hiring process. Consistent job descriptions can also cut time-to-fill — specifically, the time it takes to get from req… Read more »
10 KSA Examples to use in Job Postings [+ a free template]
600+ people a month search “KSA examples” on Google. So I felt compelled to share some examples and shed some light on what KSA means. As your organization grows, it becomes a challenge to know what you’re looking for as you hire to expand your teams. So this leads to hiring unqualified talent. And recruiting… Read more »
Who Should Write Job Descriptions? (5 best examples)
Who should write job descriptions in your biz? Some enterprise co.s have 17,000+ people writing JDs. Others have only a few who crank out 1,000s per week. There are also what I call editors and approvers. These people on your team might not write full JDs, but they are part of the process — or… Read more »
7 Free Job Description Template for Word Examples
Job description templates are a huge time saver. That’s why we built the Template Builder feature of Ongig — large employers came to us asking for software to quickly create 100’s or 1,000’s of well-written job postings per month! Without templates, they’d be slow to get the job ads out the door and many would… Read more »
7 Examples of Effective Job Posting Best Practices
Job postings are a job seeker’s first interaction with your company. They set the tone for the rest of the recruitment process. Great job postings attract top talent, and bad ones are often ignored. So, that’s why it’s vital to ensure you are using effective job posting best practices. Here are 7 job posting best… 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 »
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 »
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 »
