By Gary Hinde, Toronto Technology Recruiter
Writing a strong job listing is an effective way to attract top job candidates. However, too many companies treat job listings as an afterthought. They are often written in a hurry, by someone who doesn’t have an intimate understanding of the job. Some companies reuse the same job listings over and over and update them minimally. These are only a couple of issues with job listings today. It’s no wonder so many companies cite they have trouble attracting qualified candidates.
The truth is no matter how much time you spend writing your job description, the vast majority of candidates will scan it and look for specific information before they decide to take a closer look. If your job listing doesn’t capture their attention right away, you’ll lose the candidate.
So, this begs the question, “What do candidates really look for when reviewing job listings?”
According to a recent LinkedIn study, the following elements attract job candidates’ attention:
No surprise money is one of the first things candidates look at. They want to know if the role offers a competitive salary that is in alignment with what they are looking for. Next, they look at whether they have the qualifications and if the job details are interesting.
Most of the other information, especially company details and culture, are available on the company website and will be provided during the job interview.
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Gary is a Partner and Practice Lead of one of Toronto's most respected team of IT recruiters. He has a strong background in building and managing teams, and specializes in contract and permanent placements within the IT space. With over 15 years of IT Sales and Recruitment experience, Gary is committed to customer service and has a genuine love for working with people and solving business problems.