5 Tips for Getting Better Results From Your Job Descriptions

job descriptions - five tipsIt’s understandable that if you have a burning need for a candidate in a particular position, you may wish to post a job advert quickly, even with a far-from-finalised job description. A lot of companies frantically search for job description templates, however, all of the leading recruitment companies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland would always advise you to take your time over the writing of your job descriptions.
Write superior job descriptions and you will soon attract superior candidates that are a good match to your vacancy. Here are five ways to do exactly that!

 

How to Template: Job Descriptions

  1. Prioritise your end goal above all else

What you want to accomplish from your job descriptions should always be at the forefront of your mind throughout the writing process. Why do you need someone for this vacancy and what will they be required to do? What is the strategy behind your decision to hire them and why is the job so important? These questions will help to guide you in choosing the right job title, too.
  1. Look at other job descriptions for ideas

Is there something important that is presently missing from your job description? Check out similar job postings and consider those ‘obvious’ things that are easily forgotten prior to publishing.
  1. Use language that is in line with your company culture

Whether you aspire to a more buttoned-up and ‘corporate’ company culture or instead something more offbeat and quirky, this should be reflected in how you write your job description. It’ll give potential candidates clues of what to expect from your company before applying.
  1. Distinguish between your ‘needs’ and ‘nice-to-haves’

Realistically, you can’t declare every “essential” characteristic, qualification or experience that you would ideally like your next recruit to have. Plus, it’s unlikely that you will be able to find someone who ticks every single one of those boxes.
You will therefore need to consider levels of priority – keeping in mind that while you can train up an employee in the right skills as long as they have the right attitude, even the right skills are unlikely to compensate for a poor attitude.
  1. Get your team to provide their verdict

It helps to have a fresh pair of eyes on your job description before broadcasting it to the world. Your employees may well flag up issues that you missed. Consider at this stage, too, whether your job description paints a picture of a role that people would actually want.
Following these tips should help you write genuine impactful job descriptions! Whatever your Irish firm’s sector or specific needs, contact Webrecruit Ireland today for further recruitment advice when it comes to online job adverts.
 
 

 



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