What Job Seekers Actually Want (It’s Not What You Think)
The roles that get the most attention aren't the impressive ones. They're the legible ones.
Miles Jennings
Hiring Tips
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Ten Actions to Increase Diversity
Last week, the UK’s Publishers Association announced an industry-wide initiative to increase diversity in the workforce. The ten-point plan below is intended to help its member organizations reach two specific goals: Increase the percentage of…
Mark Lerner
Optimize Job Listing Keywords to Attract Top Talent
Take a look at any employment site, and you'll see job descriptions packed with jargon—words and phrases that are used so much, they've become meaningless. This lazy language makes job seekers' eyes glaze over, but…
Bizzy Coy
Find the Best Wording for Effective Job Postings
When you’re vetting resumes from job applicants, even the smallest detail can turn you off. A misspelled word, a font that’s too small, even a lackluster description of a prior role—these little things make a…
Bizzy Coy
Why am I not getting applicants to my job posting?
Hiring can be hard—especially when no one is applying to your job listing, even though lots of candidates are viewing your ad. When an employer has a tough time getting many, or any, qualified applicants…
Bizzy Coy
How Small Businesses Can Use Marketing Strategies to Stand Out
With hundreds of thousands of new businesses launching every quarter, a distinctive brand and creative marketing strategy are the only ways to break through the noise and compete.
Miles Oliver
Posting Media Jobs: 5 Tips to Format Your Job Description for Success
The post-holiday hiring freeze is officially over. As we close out January 2026, we are seeing a significant surge in premium job listings on the Mediabistro career hub. But the story for employers isn’t just…
Miles Jennings
Are You Asking Too Much of Your Employees?
Don’t let an overloaded job listing prevent you from finding great talent. Here are some simple things to look out for that will tell you if you’re asking too much of a new hire.
Bizzy Coy
10 Warning Signs of a Bad Candidate
Not every job applicant—even one you invite for an interview—is worth your utmost attention, so weeding out a bad job candidate early can save time, energy and frustration. Below, workplace experts offer 10 key warning signs of a bad…
Joel Schwartzberg
7 tips for getting the most out of candidate interviews
You're lucky to be in a position where you can hire some help, but interviewing candidates is a lot like detective work. Somehow, you've got to go beyond pat answers, polished resumes and perfected covers…
Joel Schwartzberg