When hiring, a job description can make a difference in attracting the most qualified candidates!
Here are ways to provide enough detail while keeping the description concise.
Be sure to include your company logo in the header section of the job description.
Picking the right job title can bring the right candidates, as most candidates search job listings by the job title they want in their next opportunity.
[Company Name] is a fully remote early stage startup that prefers employees located in the United States or contractors in other locations.
Strong attention-grabbing opener for the candidate to understand your company. This is the section to showcase your company culture, mission, how the company operates, and goals.
This section explains more about the team and how the role fits into it.
Outlining the core responsibilities of the role: this explains duties that would be unique to the company and the team (for example: promoting events via social media for an Event Management role).
Highlight the day-to-day activities: explain tasks the role might be expected do on a daily basis to ensure a meaningful impact on business operations.
List of hard and soft skills: be sure to list out the years of experience required for the role, education requirements (if applicable), and whether remote work experience is required, be sure to include that as part of this section.
Keep the list concise: avoid lengthy descriptions as we don’t want to deter potential candidates from applying.