The JD Fix — Episode: Notion for JDs: The Tool You Love Isn’t Built for This

Episode Summary:In this episode, we dig into why so many hiring teams start managing job descriptions in Notion—and why that setup starts breaking as things scale. From version control nightmares to missing legal or DEI approvals, you’ll hear why that “simple Notion template” can turn into a job description minefield. We also cover better alternatives and when it’s time to graduate from Notion to something built just for JDs.

What You’ll Learn:

Why Notion feels like the perfect tool for JDs (at first)

The common failure points of using Notion to manage job descriptions

Where other DIY tools like Airtable and Coda also fall short

What to look for in a real JD management system

How Ongig helps solve these problems without the chaos

Mentioned in this episode:👉 Ongig Job Description Software

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