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Why Location Matters in a Job Description

Ongig

Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash Writing a good job description is a delicate balancing act. You have a limited number of characters to convey things like company culture, job expectations, and requirements. To write a good description, there are a few things you must include.

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7 Examples of Racial Bias in Job Descriptions

Ongig

Racial bias in job descriptions can be unconscious, but it happens quite often. Here are 7 examples of racial bias Ongig’s Text Analyzer finds when scanning our clients’ job descriptions. There are some obvious and not so obvious phrases that cause racial bias against Black candidates in job descriptions.

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Résumé screening: why you should screen people in, not out

Vervoe

Résumé screening is an accepted part of the recruitment process. So accepted, in fact, that the focus of many talent acquisition vendors is to make the candidate screening process better. The problem is that the process of screening itself is fundamentally flawed. The résumé screening problem.

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5 Reasons NOT to use Microsoft Word for Job Descriptions

Ongig

Microsoft Word is a great tool for some things, but it might not be the best for writing job descriptions. Your job postings get lost in MS Word. You can create a job description in MS Word, but what happens next? If so, are they consistent in ALL your job descriptions? On your desktop? In your inbox?

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5 Examples of Inclusive Recruiting Practices

Ongig

Write inclusive job descriptions. An inclusive hiring process starts with job descriptions if you want to attract diverse candidates. Here are 2 proven ways to ensure you have inclusive job postings: Avoid bias and use inclusive language. Pink jobs for highly-skilled candidates from the LGBTQ+ community.

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14 Recruitment Strategies to Attract Best Talent in 2024

Recruiter Flow

Targeted job ads More than half of job seekers around the world see job descriptions as a critical factor that influences their decision to apply for a job! So, if you’ve been overlooking the idea of posting a well-crafted job description, it’s time to change that.

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How Tech Recruiters Can Stay Relevant Even During Downturns

WizardSourcer

Provide value-added services: Recruiters can offer value-added services to their organization, such as creating job descriptions, providing market analysis or benchmarking, or conducting skills assessments. By connecting with other recruiters, they may find new clients, learn about new job openings, and gain access to referrals.