How to win at writing job descriptions

What is a job description?

Well, first and foremost it’s a tool that when used properly can drastically increase your chances of closing a role. But most people don’t know how to transform them in this tool and are satisfied with just detailing qualifications and responsibilities.

But a little psychology knowledge gets you a long way and I’m going to tell you how to rely on motivation theory to write meaningful job descriptions that will convince people to read it all and also apply to the job.

The next sentence is crucial, so read it twice.

The Cluj IT market is a passive one.

We cannot stress enough how relevant this piece of information is when you start building your strategy. Now let us explain why.

The term soft skills is generally used to define transversal competencies and trait characteristics that describe relationships between people. They are complementary to hard skills, less precise, and have an emotional component that impacts the behaviour of an individual. They have also been proven to contribute greatly to the level of employability - meaning the ability of a person to get a job, maintain that job and find a new one when needed.

Hi, my name is Diana, nice to be meeting you! I'm looking for 2 mid-level and 2 junior technical recruiters for my team. We share the innate drive to succeed together, learn from one another, and do so by being committed to always providing constructive feedback. If you think the same, we’re eager to meet you!

As Cluj has become one of the most attractive IT markets in Eastern Europe, it consolidated a strong developer community based on professionalism and high standards in its work.Read the first part of our five-part guide for newcomer businesses in Cluj: What type of developers has Cluj to offer? Will I find what I need for my project?

The choice in recruitment is dictated by the requirements of the job, the timeframe available, and the desired end-result. Most of the time, the matching is simple: go for seasoned professionals if the work that needs to be done requires a high level of skills in a short amount of time and for potential when not. Given the increasing difficulty of hiring in this industry, we believe it’s good to explore alternatives to going out in the ocean and fishing for the best fish.

Ghid practic pentru a găsi cultura organizațională potrivită ție

Questions to ask yourself and your employer

Și tu poți recruta compania, nu doar ea pe tine

89% dintre eșecurile în angajare au la bază motive culturale, mai degrabă decât dificultăți ale angajatului de a-și îndeplini jobul. Dacă ți-aș spune că și tu poți juca un rol activ în recrutarea culturii care ți se potrivește cel mai bine?