{"id":8809,"date":"2020-11-09T09:33:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T14:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/?p=8809"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:09:09","slug":"improve-your-job-postings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/improve-your-job-postings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Job Postings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A job posting is often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It\u2019s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what distinguishes your workplace from others, what\u2019s exciting about your mission and vision, what you have to offer, and what the job is and requires. Here are a few ways to improve your job postings to get better results:<\/p>\n

Highlight the company\u2019s strengths<\/h2>\n

Part of the purpose of a job posting is to sell your organization to prospective employees. It\u2019s a sales pitch that conveys your culture and brand. Be sure to include both traditional benefits (e.g., insurance offerings, retirement plan) as well as less common, more exciting perks (e.g., unlimited PTO, remote work options, product discounts). You should also mention company awards, notable achievements, and career development opportunities.<\/p>\n

List the minimum requirements and essential functions of the job<\/h2>\n

You can also include the full job description if you have the room for it. The requirements and functions you mention should be accurate and clear. You don\u2019t want to scare away great prospects with unnecessary requirements, but you also don\u2019t want a lot of unqualified people applying for the job.<\/p>\n

Include the pay range<\/h2>\n

Posting the pay range of the job will get you\u00a030 percent more applicants<\/a>. It will also save you and potential applicants a significant amount of time by allowing them to self-select out of the running if the range is too low for their needs or if it clearly indicates that you are looking for a more experienced employee. It will also promote transparency and help create a more equitable workplace, but it\u2019s not a requirement.<\/p>\n

Analyze the results of previous job posting locations, especially if you paid for them<\/h2>\n

Consider not only the upfront fee but also whether you received a good number of applications specifically from that source. Were the candidates qualified? Have you ever hired candidates from this source? There\u2019s no sense paying to post job ads that aren\u2019t bringing in good candidates.<\/p>\n

Consider alternatives to where you\u2019ve posted in the past<\/h2>\n

Here are a few options:<\/p>\n