Job descriptions are often overlooked when brainstorming about how to attract top talent. While your website and social media presence are essential to attracting candidates to your available jobs, your job descriptions are important for keeping your top talent interested.
Titling Your Job Description:
One of the most important elements of the job description is the title itself, which can be tricky. It is important that the tasks and duties of the description match the title. For example, you might include on your website that you are looking to fill a ‘Social Media Coordinator’ position when the responsibilities actually reflect a different position, such as ‘Projects Manager.’ Since the title is the first thing a candidate will see in their job search, use a title that reflects the requirements of the position.
Duties and Expectations:
Clearly outline what would be expected of the potential candidate. Including the essential duties will help to attract the right candidates that have the specific and essential knowledge, skills, and background required to understand the job. If you write clearly, you will have more applicants who fit the criteria.
Make It Personal:
You also want to give the talent a sense of the company’s personality. Don’t go overboard, but try to include points that make your company stand out. If the position has flexible hours, make sure to include that in the job description. Not only will it tell the talent a little bit about your office culture, but it will also attract them to the job.
Don’t Stop Updating
Lastly, actively update your job search or job availability page. Try to update these positions as soon as they are available. Particularly in staffing firms, when jobs are coming in, it will attract top talent to your page if they know that you update your positions regularly. That way they will be continuously looking for jobs on your page until they find one that fits their needs and ability.
As one of the leading staffing firms in Mississippi, Staffers offers temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire services. We are constantly updating our ‘job search’ page, and we encourage you to check it regularly for available positions. For more information, contact Staffers today.
