article thumbnail

How to Use Science to Write Good Job Descriptions

Jobvite

When writing a job description, you run the risk of using dated language, boilerplate copy from similar jobs in the industry, and long lists of “must-have” requirements. Can’t assume everyone has the same reading comprehension as the job description writer. Step 2: Cut and paste your job description into the tool.

article thumbnail

How to Write Effective Job Descriptions

Jobvite

Hiring great candidates begins with your job description. When a potential hire performs a job search, they’re like anybody else reading the search engine results page. Writing an effective job description is critical not only to selling your brand, but attracting talent to open your ad. Drawing the eye.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Top Job Description Optimizer Tools

Ongig

Are your job descriptions attracting the wrong applicants, not getting enough applicants, or getting lost in Google? There are job description optimizer tools to help automate the process. Ongig’s Text Analyzer is a cloud-based software for optimizing job descriptions.

article thumbnail

ICYMI: Expert Insights and Strategies for Effective Recruiting

JazzHR

Learning from experts on how to make hiring more effective and efficient is essential within the current labor market. During the recent From the Experts: Making Recruiting More Effective in 2024 webinar, a panel of three talent practitioners discussed how to optimize recruiting strategies for this year.

Strategy 156
article thumbnail

Jobvite Employee Spotlight Series: Cristi Gonzalez

Jobvite

S ince our founding in 2006, Jobvite has grown exponentially. When I first came to Jobvite, I knew very little about applicant tracking systems and software in general. Q: What led you to Jobvite? The first thing that attracted me to Jobvite was the size of the company. Q: What do you like best about Jobvite?

JobVite 74
article thumbnail

Reflections on the Journey Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Q&A with Aman Brar, Jobvite CEO

Jobvite

With a history stretching back nearly two decades, Jobvite has long been committed to helping companies attract, engage, hire, and retain the talent that they need to grow and succeed. Q: So how is Jobvite seeking to foster D&I? Q: So, what is Jobvite’s D&I offering? First, we’re focusing on our own organization.

JobVite 91
article thumbnail

Creative Sourcing Techniques: How to Find Top Talent when Traditional Methods Don’t Work

Contract Recruiter

Employee referral programs are particularly effective for finding candidates who may not be actively looking for a job but are open to new opportunities. According to a study by Jobvite, employee referrals are the top source of hires for recruiters, with 45% of hires coming from employee referrals.