job descriptions that land you great hires

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Job Descriptions that Land You Great Hires


Featured Speaker

Jason WebsterEnterprise Sales Manager

at Glassdoorwww.linkedin.com/in/jasonwebster99

@worldwidejweb


Agenda

Customize Descriptions for Specific RolesAppeal to MillennialsMobile OptimizationRealistic Descriptions to Attract Qualified CandidatesPrevent Buyer’s RemorseHighlight Your Employer Brand


Top 5 considerations job seekers take into account before accepting a job offer:


Customize Descriptions for Specific Roles


Software Engineers

78% of software engineers say the top reason they would leave their job is salary and compensation

48% of female software engineers are likely to apply to a company a friend recommended



78%

94%

of sales professionals said they would accept less money to work at a company selling something compelling

of sales professionals say that base salary is the most important element of the compensation plan, while 62% say that commission is

Sales



Appeal to Millennials



41%of Baby Boomers said workers should stay with an employer at least five years before looking for a new job

Only 13% of Millennials agreed



Around 70%hear about companies through friends and job boards



80% of Millennialslook for people and culture fit with employers

Culture Fit?



• Career Growth

• Benefits


Mobile Optimization


Mobile Optimization

• Have you tested your own site?

• Do you know what people are seeing?


Realistic Descriptions to Attract Qualified Candidates



96%of candidates say it’s important to work for a company that embraces transparency


Send the rightmessage to the right candidate at the right time




• Leave out the fluff• Communicate the skills, qualities, and values you expect from a person in this role

• Address your culture• Provide the less glamorous details, too• Leave the jobseeker with 2-3 takeaways


Address Your Culture


What is the work environment like?

Is it casual or formal?

Does it require you to be highly self-sufficient or collaborative?

Address Your Culture


Address Your Culture: add visuals


Address Your Culture: highlight unique perks


Address Your Culture: provide less-glamorous details

What is a day in the life of this job really

like?


Prevent Buyer’s Remorse


Prevent Buyer’s Remorse: Prequalify


Highlight Your Employer Brand


Highlight Your Employer Brand: Tell Your Story

More Comprehension

Better Understanding

Higher Application Rates

Quality Candidates

Better Cultural Fit


Questions?


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