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The quality of your job posting will determine the quality of your job candidates. It’s the first point of contact between your company and your next employee, and is the instrument that informs and sells the opportunity. Therefore, your job posting should be written and designed in a manner that maximizes the exposure and effectiveness it will have with job seekers.

To learn more about creating the most compelling job postings and attracting the best job seekers, read through our job posting articles on The Hiring Site. Feel free to contribute your own tips too by sharing your job posting experiences and insights in the comments section.

  • 7 Steps to Must-Read Job Postings

    It may sound a little dramatic, but a well-crafted job posting can mean the difference between life and death finding mediocre candidates and finding extraordinary candidates. 

    Job postings that are easy-to-read, detailed and clear tend to generate better candidates, simply because candidates are more likely to read the posting in full (which, let’s face it, isn’t always the case) and recognize whether or not they’re truly qualified for the position. 

    Even those candidates who may not be able to apply for the position in question might find information about the company or the benefits you offer that compel them  to seek out other positions with your company.  What I’m getting at is…job postings are also a major employment branding opportunity. 

    The next time you write a job posting, use following tips to strengthen the quality of your job postings – and improve the flow of quality candidates.

  • Don’t Believe the Rumors: Some Job Boards Still Alive and Well

    Job boards are dying…at least if you believe some people.

  • HELP WANTED: 9 Things to Avoid with Job Postings

    In concluding this series of tips and tricks to make the most of your job postings, I thought I’d run through some things you might want to avoid.

  • HELP WANTED: 5 Tricks for Making Job Posting Magic

    With your job posting, you’ve got the basics down, and your job description is top-notch—selling the position, your company, and providing the right information to ensure only qualified candidates will apply.

  • HELP WANTED: 5 Tips for Spicing Up your Job Descriptions

    The most important part of a job posting is the job description.

  • HELP WANTED: 5 Tips on Job Posting Basics & Getting Better Candidates

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