Best Practices for Writing an Engaging Job Description
When candidates review the job description advertised by your company, this is one of the first opportunities to showcase who you are as a company and what the role entails. A job description not only outlines responsibilities, but it also reflects your culture, values, and what makes your company a compelling place to build a career. Below, we will review the essential components to include to highlight the opportunity and also ensure it is aligned with your company brand.
Company & Culture
The job description begins with explaining who you are – the company mission, values, and your history. This is the opportunity to explain what the company does, company size, industry, and what it is like to work onsite and to be part of the team. When job seekers are reading through dozens of job descriptions they are looking for specific information such as employee engagement, what the company does, and how do you communicate this information. Keep in mind your job description advertised on a virtual job board might be their first impression of your organization.
Role & Responsibilities
When explaining the role, it is important to start off with a brief summary of the position, the title, and who the role reports to and the impact this position will have. In this area of the job description use bullet points to outline the responsiblities of the position. It is helpful to include specific details and to not be too vague.
Expectations
Beyond responsibilities, it’s important to outline key expectations, so candidates understand what success looks like in the role. Areas to include are qualifications, competencies, and the work environment expectations.
Qualifications (education, technology skills, certifications, years of experience)
Competencies (communication, problem‑solving, leadership, technical proficiency)
Work environment expectations (onsite/hybrid/remote schedule, travel requirements, physical demands if applicable)
An engaging job description does more than summarize a role - it introduces your company, sets expectations, and helps candidates picture themselves on your team. Investing time in a thoughtful, well‑structured job description is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your hiring process and attract high‑quality candidates and make a meaningful first impression.
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