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Crafting a compelling job description is essential to helping you attract the most qualified candidates for your job. With more than one million jobs listed on , a great job description can help your jobs stand out from the rest. Your job descriptions are where you start marketing your company and your job to your future hire.<\/p>\n

The key to writing effective job descriptions is to find the perfect balance between providing enough detail so candidates understand the role and your company while keeping your description concise.<\/p>\n

Use the tips and sample job descriptions below to create a compelling job listing.<\/p>\n

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What Is a Job Description?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A job description summarizes the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications and skills for a role. Also know as a JD, this document describes the type of work performed.<\/p>\n

A job description should include important company details \u2014 company mission, culture and any benefits it provides to employees. It may also specify to whom the position reports and salary range.<\/p>\n

An effective job description will provide enough detail for candidates to determine if they\u2019re qualified for the position.<\/p>\n

Job Title<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your job titles specific.<\/strong>\u00a0Targeted job titles are more effective than generic ones, so be precise by including key phrases that accurately describe the role.<\/p>\n

Avoid internal lingo that may confuse the job seeker.<\/strong>\u00a0Stick to standard experience levels like “Senior” rather than “VI” or other terms people are less likely to look for.<\/p>\n

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open with a strong, attention-grabbing summary.<\/strong>\u00a0Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position.<\/p>\n

Hook your reader with details about what makes your company unique.<\/strong>\u00a0Your job description is an introduction to your company and your employer brand. Include details about your company culture to sum up why a candidate would love to work for you.<\/p>\n

Include an exact job location.<\/strong>\u00a0Provide an exact job location to optimize your job posting so it appears higher in job search results.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities and Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outline the core responsibilities of the position.<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your list of responsibilities is detailed but concise. Also emphasize the duties that may be unique to your organization. For example, if you are hiring for an \u201cEvent Management\u201d role and the position requires social media expertise to promote events, include this detail to ensure candidates understand the requirements and can determine if they\u2019re qualified.<\/p>\n

Highlight the day-to-day activities of the position.<\/strong>\u00a0This will help candidates understand the work environment and the activities they will be exposed to on a daily basis. This level of detail will help the candidate determine if the role and company are a right fit, helping you attract the best candidates for your position.<\/p>\n

Specify how the position fits into the organization.<\/strong>\u00a0Indicate who the job reports to and how the person will function within your organization, helping candidates see the bigger picture and understand how the role impacts the business.<\/p>\n

Qualifications and Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

Include a list of hard and soft skills.<\/strong>\u00a0Of course, the job description should specify education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills required for the role. You may also include soft skills, like communication and problem solving, as well as personality traits that you envision for a successful hire.<\/p>\n

Keep your list concise.<\/strong> While you may be tempted to list out every requirement you envision for your ideal hire, including too many qualifications and skills could dissuade potential candidates. According to a 2018 indeed survey, 63% of candidates said they chose not to apply for a job because they felt like they didn’t know the specific tools or skills listed in the job description. A further 47% said they didn’t apply because they didn’t have the specific years of experience listed in the job description.*<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to identify the must-haves vs nice-to-have skills and qualifications for the role to encourage a more diverse set of candidates to apply.<\/p>\n

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Salary and Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Include a salary range.<\/strong> Quality candidates look for opportunities that meet their salary needs. However, according to a 2019 indeed\u00a0survey, almost 70% of candidates said they never or only occasionally saw job descriptions that included salary information.* Stand out from other employers by\u00a0adding the salary band\u00a0to your job description to help attract best fit candidates.<\/p>\n

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List out your top perks and benefits.<\/strong>\u00a0What\u2019s in it for the candidate? Encourage more people to apply by sharing the\u00a0attractive rewards and benefits\u00a0you offer your employees, such as:<\/p>\n