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HR CORNER
NICOLE BELLOW, DBA, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Smarter HR Solutions
[email protected]
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Are You Wasting Time
With Vague Job Ads?
rowing? According to top HR bloggers,
it’s time for employers and recruiters
alike to put on their thinking caps and
start creating job postings that effectively
communicate key information about
vacant roles.
It has been said that nine out of ten job ads on
internet recruitment sites fail to meet requirements as
outlined by Center Code as well as fail to give basic
information about pay and hours.
So, the message here is really concise. It is necessary
for businesses to begin creating clear job postings that
share as much information as possible. Not only will
this assist active jobseekers to realize whether a certain
role could potentially be the right position for them,
but it will also save business owners, managers, and/
or recruiters a huge amount of time when it comes to
managing enquiries and sorting through resumes from
applicants who aren’t suitable, or who aren’t willing
or able to work within the requirements of the role(s)
offered.
Planning to hire new
staff in the near future and
worried about making the
right choice? You might find
it useful to implement the
following tips:
• Make sure you
understand what this
job entails
As your business
grows, you
will be doing
everything you
can to make sure you
are up to speed with
what’s going on with
the operational side of
things. The realism here
though is that it won’t
be possible to do every
task. Before attempting
to write a job post, ask
yourself, “Am I truly familiar with all
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that the role involves?” If not, make sure you do your
research on the position. It will also help if you could
speak to someone who’s already doing the job.
Don’t try to hide the more negative aspects of
the role
It may seem practical to purposely leave out the least
attractive parts of the job from your job post, but this
is counterproductive and will only cause you more
problems in the long run. When you’re upfront and
honest, you will begin to attract possible candidates
who could pose as a better fit. This will save you time,
money, and a great deal of aggravation.
Don’t cut corners with online job postings
Some job posters may have a tendency to not put
as much thought and effort into creating an online
job posting as you would a printed one, but do not
underestimate the power of the web. The content of
your postings could be shared across the globe, so
remember this and make sure that you’re sending
out the right message. Also, don’t forget that you
still need to conform with employment
legislation, and maintain the same high
standards.
It is common for recruitment to
be a costly procedure, especially
when you get it wrong, but
be sure to take the time
to ensure that you
do things the right
way from the very
beginning, and you will
be guaranteed to see
better results.
Need a little help
with creating your
own job postings that
will attract the right people
and paint your business in
a positive light? We’d be
thrilled to offer you a free
30-minute consultation,
so call Smarter HR Solutions
at 713-999-1205 to schedule your
appointment! Happy Hiring!