When creating job descriptions in the requisition, it is important to follow some leading practices to ensure that the job descriptions are clear, concise, and compelling. According to the SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting: Candidate Experience Administration course, some of the leading practices are:
Place the most unique information about the job at the top of the job description: This practice helps to capture the attention of the candidates and highlight the main selling points of the job. The most unique information could include the job title, location, summary, or key responsibilities.
Include information in the job description such as company information and benefits: This practice helps to showcase the employer brand and value proposition, and to motivate the candidates to apply for the job. The company information and benefits could include the company culture, vision, mission, values, awards, or recognition.
The following practices are not recommended:
Add an image to the job description to attract more attention: This practice may not be effective, as the image may not display properly on the career site or on external job boards. Moreover, the image may distract the candidates from the actual content of the job description, or may not be relevant to the job.
Do NOT include bullets in job descriptions as they will not display in the career site: This practice is incorrect, as bullets can be used in job descriptions and they will display in the career site. Bullets can help to organize the information in the job description and make it easier to read and scan.
References:
SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting: Candidate Experience Administration: This course covers the configuration and administration of the candidate experience features, such as Career Site Builder, Candidate Relationship Management, and Advanced Analytics. It also provides best practices and tips for creating job descriptions in the requisition.
