Use a clear title
Choose a job title candidates actually search for. Avoid keyword stuffing, excessive capitalization and unexplained internal codes.
Describe the real role
Explain responsibilities, required qualifications, experience, work arrangement, location and compensation information accurately. If a requirement is preferred rather than mandatory, say so.
Represent clients accurately
If you are recruiting on behalf of a client, make the relationship and candidate visibility setting clear. Only identify an end client when you are authorized to do so.
Keep postings current
Close or pause roles that are no longer available. Update changes rather than leaving candidates with outdated information.
Respect candidates
Do not request unnecessary sensitive information in a public job description or use discriminatory requirements that are not lawful and job-related.
Quality checklist
- Accurate title and location
- Clear employment type and workplace arrangement
- Meaningful responsibilities
- Realistic qualifications
- Compensation presented accurately where supplied
- Current opening count and closing information
- Authorized company/client representation