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Friday Aug 10, 2007

Professional Help Wanted

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As the recruiting process has shifted to online, posting a few succinct sentences describing the position just does not cut it anymore. This is not an advertisement for a used car or part-time waitressing gig, and even those types of postings have come a long way. It's important to create an appealing ad, attracting the most qualified individuals to feel compelled to apply for the position. Here's a list of effective methods recruiters can look into when creating an online job ad. Although some points may seem pretty straightforward, you would be surprised at how a slight change to a job title can alter the amount of resumes that are received.


As a previous job seeker, I can attest to the fact that a well written description will surely catch my eye, as opposed to one that doesn't have any thought or effort. It actually reflects a lot on how the Company is viewed as a whole. Do they present a level of professionalism, or do they show a lack of interest to strive for the best?

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