I Love Bookkeeping

How to Write a Compelling Job Description

09.27.2022 - By Ben RobinsonPlay

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Want to know how to write a compelling job description? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss the process of writing compelling job descriptions. They break down the key components of a well-written job description and explain why it should accurately reflect the duties and expectations of the position. Hannah starts the conversation by highlighting the negative impacts of a poorly written job description - new hires feel conned when the job description doesn't match the role. Hannah explains that crafting a compelling job description is essential to attracting the most qualified candidates. Melissa and Hannah agree that transparency is the most important part of writing a persuasive job description. For Melissa, a properly written job description is supposed to give applicants the best perspective of what it's like to work with you. Melissa believes a great job description should accurately highlight the responsibilities and duties of the position. Hannah and Melissa go through the best places to post job openings and attract qualified candidates every time. Melissa breaks down the benefits of creating a video job description - and why she believes video is an impactful and highly personalized approach to hiring the right talent. Hannah asks Melissa what should come first, the job description or the title of the role. Melissa feels the job description should come first - look at the type of help you need and build from there. Melissa shares her job description writing process - you don't have to be Shakespeare to write a compelling job description. Just be clear and to the point. Hannah and Melissa discuss the process of writing job descriptions for non-defined or complicated roles.     Mentioned in this episode: [email protected]

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