How You Write a Job Posting Changes How Many People Apply

For the same position, the order and specificity of a posting can move application numbers a long way. Explained with real examples of improvements.

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How You Write a Job Posting Changes How Many People Apply

A job posting is not a list of requirements — it is a proposal to the candidate.

Open with a summary of the work, and show in one sentence where the role sits in the business. The first thing a candidate wants to know is what they would get to be part of.

Be specific about the technologies used, and describe the team down to its size and roles. Vague wording is the biggest single reason people hesitate to apply.

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