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Get The Perfect Candidate: 4 Ways To Write More Effective Job Descriptions

Get The Perfect Candidate: 4 Ways To Write More Effective Job Descriptions
by Rachel Mucha

When it comes to job postings, the search process can be a little overwhelming. And when candidates are overwhelmed, it winds up hurting the hiring companies.

Applicants today are faced with creative, wordy descriptions of companies looking for motivated individuals who can “hit the ground running” in an “exciting and fast-paced environment.” The problem is, job-seekers don’t know what that means.

These vague descriptions could apply to almost any job; the phrases could pop up in a posting for a senior-level finance position or a preschool teacher.

And you might think a creative post will stand out and draw candidates in, but usually the opposite happens. Job-seekers want a clear picture of what their day-to-day will look like, not a good story.

Suzanne Lucas, of Evil HR Lady, has four tips for writing clearer job descriptions that will help your company attract the right applicants.

1. Pick a job title that makes sense

Your company might use creative job titles, but the typical candidate is searching for very straightforward ones. If you call your IT Manager a Chief Technical Problem Solver, it could not only confuse a candidate, but they could miss the posting altogether. Use a job title that would make sense to everyone.

Read full article on HR Morning.