Tired of hiring sub-par talent at your business? The problem may not be the employees you choose but your company’s inability to write accurate job descriptions for the positions in question. Instead of viewing your job ad as an opportunity to audition candidates, use it as a tool to sell your company to top talent. Here are three ways to write better job descriptions so you can get better candidates to interview for your open positions:
Be Specific
Want to avoid attracting the wrong employees to your company? Create job descriptions that are more specific. While many job ads include the phrase “other duties as described,” this doesn’t let candidates know what they will be doing on a daily basis. For best results, list all essential responsibilities and tasks in the job ad and don’t leave anything to chance.
Be Clear on Salary
While a number of factors affect a candidate’s decision to apply for a job, salary is certainly one of the big ones. In fact, studies show that leaving compensation information out of your posting can seriously reduce your odds of attracting the best candidates. By including an exact salary, you let top employees know you respect their talents and plan to pay them accordingly.
Use Keywords
Of course, it doesn’t matter how specific and clear your job ad is if the candidates you’re trying to reach never see it. To avoid your listing getting lost in the shuffle, strive to include several keywords in the title and description. To find the most relevant terms, try browsing others job ads in the same industry. You can also use the Google Adwords Keyword Tool for ideas.
Trust Here’s Help for Help Finding the Very Best
At Here’s Help, we know better than anyone that a business is only as strong as its employees. To that end, we work hard to provide businesses with expert staffing services in the Hudson Valley. From helping you create the most effective job ads to conducting thorough and detailed interviews, we ensure you find the best candidate every time. For more information about our services, call today or schedule a recruitment appointment online.
