Whether your company needs to fill a new position or replace an existing employee, it is incredibly important to have the right job description to attract the talent you want.
Crafting that description is not an easy thing to do, especially considering that 63% of all new job openings in 2016 came from the creation of new positions.So, how do you create a compelling and effective job description?
While there is no one-size-fits-all template for every position, there are some specific tips that can improve the quality of your posting. These tips can increase the number of applicants, and hopefully help you find just the right fit. Once you have it written, make sure you consider all of the available job posting sites on the web to ensure you are getting eyes on your posting.
Here are 15 science-backed tips to help you write the perfect job description:
Jennifer Gladstone
Jennifer Gladstone is a news anchor and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in front of the camera. She's worked in several markets, large and small, and has performed nearly every task needed in a newsroom. As EBI’s Screening News Editor, she keeps EBI’s customers and blog subscribers up to date on the latest screening news and legislative alerts affecting companies of all sizes.
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