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How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

Linda Raynier

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the phrase “job description,” what information do you expect to see in it?
Who do you think this video is for: job seekers, recruiters, or both?
What makes a job description attractive enough to make a great candidate apply?

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How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

Series introduction + why job descriptions matter (00:00 – 02:06)

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1. What is this episode mainly about?

How to check references
How to run interviews effectively
How to negotiate salary with a candidate
The first step in recruiting: writing a compelling job description

2. According to the speaker, about how many job descriptions are not very attractive or compelling?

About 95%
About 75%
About 25%
About 50%

3. Why can top candidates afford to be picky?

They usually prefer to work alone
They never read job descriptions
They only apply through referrals
Many companies want them, so they have choices

How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

Tip 1: Hook candidates with intriguing questions + Tip 2: Summarize the job (02:06 – 05:00)

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1. What is the purpose of an “is this you” section at the beginning?

To list salary and benefits first
To test the candidate with difficult technical questions
To describe company history in detail
To lure the reader with questions that match their interests and goals

2. How does starting with questions change the feel of the job description?

It avoids mentioning responsibilities
It guarantees the candidate will accept the job
It makes it shorter and more formal
It makes it more interactive and feels like you’re speaking directly to the candidate

3. In the overview/summary section, what should you explain?

Only the daily schedule and working hours
The overall purpose and goal the job is meant to achieve for the company
The candidate’s personal hobbies and interests
All software requirements in full detail

How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

Tip 3: Duties with purpose + Tip 4: Qualifications + closing (05:00 – 07:52)

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1. What should you avoid when writing the responsibilities section?

A “grocery list” of tasks without explaining why they matter
Explaining the purpose behind duties
Writing duties in order of importance
Using bullet points

2. What does adding the “why-component” to each duty change?

It makes the job description less clear
It replaces the overview section
It changes the vibe of every duty and attracts top candidates
It removes the need for qualifications

3. What belongs in the additional qualification section at the end?

Only the company’s mission statement
Certifications, courses, technical knowledge, and software skills
The candidate’s interview answers
A long story about the hiring manager

How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

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1. What is the overall strategy the speaker recommends for attracting strong candidates?

Make the job description longer by adding more rules
Make the job description compelling by focusing on the candidate’s interests and the purpose behind the work
Copy the job description from a competitor
Remove all details so candidates will ask questions later

2. Which set best matches the speaker’s four tips?

Start with requirements; remove duties; focus on paperwork; delay qualifications
Describe company history; list benefits; add jokes; request references first
Post on more websites; increase salary; shorten interviews; hire faster
Hook with questions; summarize the job; write duties with “why”; qualify at the end

3. Why does the speaker say candidates may not interview for your company?

Because companies are not allowed to recruit
Because strong candidates have options and can ignore unattractive job descriptions
Because interviews are illegal in some industries
Because candidates never apply online anymore

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

How to Write a Job Description – How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (1 of 5)

Which of the four tips would be easiest for your company (or a company you know) to improve right away? Why?
Do you prefer job descriptions that start with questions, or do you prefer direct information first? Explain.
What “why” could be added to a common duty like “answer customer emails” to make it more meaningful?
What qualifications are reasonable to list at the end, and what requirements might scare away good candidates?