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How to Write Job Descriptions that Lead to Better Hires

JazzHR

A job description is usually one of the first things a prospective candidate reads when learning about an open position. A well-written description weeds out unqualified candidates and attracts desirable talent. ” Those kinds of short, non-descriptive skill requirements help no one. .” Give concrete examples.

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4 Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

Ongig

To regulate how “justice-involved” people are treated during hiring, various fair chance hiring laws require employers to treat them fairly. These so-called ‘ban the box’ laws seek to give formerly incarcerated people a fair chance at applying for (and being hired for) jobs. What is fair chance hiring?

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The 10 Main Sections of a Job Description

Ongig

What are the main sections of a job description? 69% of candidates believe 8 or more role responsibilities (the day-to-day tasks of the role) in a job ad would serve as a deterrent to applying. “Required Skills” is one of the most-used job description sections. Required Skills. Mission Statement.

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Writing job descriptions for hiring millennials

Workable

More than 35m millennials and Generation-Y employees (those born after 1980) are starting their careers and looking for jobs with companies who can meet their aspirations. How can your company attract the best employees when hiring millennials? Start with your job titles and descriptions.

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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. 2016 to 2019. A lot of controversy.

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Benefits of hiring neurodivergent hidden workers in tech

Leoforce

Benefits of hiring neurodivergent hidden workers in tech. The fact that hidden talent populations aren’t getting hired at a greater rate is a case of companies being blinded by antiquated practices and artificial intelligence (AI) system bias – not so much the individuals being hard to find. Arya - Recruiting AI Technology.

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8 of My Favorite Articles About Writing Job Descriptions

Ongig

I’ve written what I hope you find useful content on job descriptions. Here are my favorite articles on job descriptions. I list them in order of when they were published (more recent first): 8 Awesome Articles about Writing Job Descriptions. The Trouble with IT Job Descriptions.