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How Long Should a Job Description Be?

Ongig

The best-performing job descriptions are usually between 300-700 words. Reserve detailed information (like play-by-play career advancement structure or a list of daily duties) for the rest of the JD or for the interview process. It’s a proven way to attract top talent without restricting your search and harming your reputation.

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4 Tips To Eliminate Job Description Gender Bias and Improve Your Hiring

Vervoe

Yet, an organization cannot achieve diversity if its job descriptions don’t set them up for success. Language significantly impacts whether or not a job seeker identifies with a role, which influences whether or not they apply — particularly for female job seekers. Gender-biased vs. gender-neutral job descriptions.

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4 Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

Ongig

These so-called ‘ban the box’ laws seek to give formerly incarcerated people a fair chance at applying for (and being hired for) jobs. When writing job descriptions, it’s important to know about your legal duties and risks. How the laws affect writing jobs descriptions. IMPACT ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS.

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6 Best Recruiting Tools Of 2018 [Infographic]

Ideal

In 2018, hiring volume is again predicted to increase with 61% of recruiters expecting to hire more people. Here’s a list of the 6 best recruiting tools you should be using in 2018 summarized in an infographic. Here’s a list of the 6 best recruiting tools you should be using in 2018 summarized in an infographic.

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Dice 2018 Recruitment Automation Report

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are rapidly changing the way many recruit and hire talent. Read Dice's first-ever Recruitment Automation Report to discover how you can employ new, cutting-edge technologies to source and hire tech talent faster.

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7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions [With Key Learnings]

Ongig

Job descriptions are in the news lately. I went back a few years to find stories related to controversial job postings. New Jersey Schools Authority Made Up Job Descriptions for People it Already Hired. You should filter all job descriptions for bias. Kleber won an initial ruling in April 2018.

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Why Skills-Based Hiring Starts with Your Job Descriptions

Linkedin Talent Blog

And that starts with one of the first steps in the hiring process: writing the job description. Read on to see why skills-based hiring is gaining steam and how rethinking your job descriptions can start your hiring process on the right track. Skills-based hiring starts with rethinking your job descriptions.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!