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6 Best Recruiting Tools Of 2018 [Infographic]

Ideal

In 2018, hiring volume is again predicted to increase with 61% of recruiters expecting to hire more people. Here’s a list of the 6 best recruiting tools you should be using in 2018 summarized in an infographic. Here’s a list of the 6 best recruiting tools you should be using in 2018 summarized in an infographic.

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6 Ways to Avoid Age Bias in Your Job Descriptions

Ongig

A study conducted by AARP and the Economist Intelligence Unit found that age discrimination against older adults cost the economy $850 billion in 2018 alone. Age bias in the workplace can start with your job descriptions/job postings. Here are 6 ways to avoid age bias in your job descriptions: 1.

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4 Tips To Eliminate Job Description Gender Bias and Improve Your Hiring

Vervoe

The benefits of gender diversity in the workplace are undeniable. Yet, an organization cannot achieve diversity if its job descriptions don’t set them up for success. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in 2018, more than $148M in payouts were given to victims of gender-based discrimination.

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How Long Should a Job Description Be?

Ongig

The best-performing job descriptions are usually between 300-700 words. Once you’re done listing the top items candidates care about, don’t forget to include a diversity and inclusion statement and a short “About Us” blurb at the end of your JDs. But did you know the length of your JD matters too?

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12 Examples of Poorly Written Job Descriptions

Ongig

Poorly written job descriptions share certain things in common. I’ve analyzed (by hand) many thousands of job descriptions and created this checklist of the”worst job description practices” to avoid. Poorly Written Job Descriptions Have Long Job Titles. words and 34.2

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7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions [With Key Learnings]

Ongig

Job descriptions are in the news lately. I went back a few years to find stories related to controversial job postings. New Jersey Schools Authority Made Up Job Descriptions for People it Already Hired. You should filter all job descriptions for bias. Kleber won an initial ruling in April 2018.

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The 10 Main Sections of a Job Description

Ongig

What are the main sections of a job description? 69% of candidates believe 8 or more role responsibilities (the day-to-day tasks of the role) in a job ad would serve as a deterrent to applying. “Required Skills” is one of the most-used job description sections. Required Skills. Flex Location.