Job description tips

The job description just describes the job, right? Well, yes and no. If you want to attract the best talent to your opportunity, you need to think bigger than the standard job description tips that just list tasks on a given day. Instead, to stand out, you need to use our tips for how to write a good job description, including job profiles and attraction techniques. Then, when it’s perfect, you can look ahead to advertise your job, whether that’s how to post a job advert or more recruitment tips to get the best people through the door.

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How to create the ideal project manager job description

It can be challenging to describe jobs to others, often downplaying a role while getting on with the task in hand on autopilot. However, when laying the details out in front of you, there is nearly always far more to the role than you think. But, while writing a job description may seem challenging, approaching […]
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How to attract the 30% of workers that are ‘open to opportunities’

A new survey from reed.co.uk shows that over a third (36%) of UK adults are currently looking for a job. And, while they’re not actively looking for a new role, a further three in 10 (30%) say they are open to opportunities.   With almost 700,000 more people across the UK out of employment compared […]

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Are you paying enough? Five tips to help you set the right salary

You know the position. You know the requirements of the role. The next thing you need to know: are you paying enough? Gauging the correct salary when advertising a job is never easy. The market can fluctuate according to industry, location and a whole host of other market forces. To help you keep focused on […]
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FAQs

How long should a job description be?

When looking at how long a job description should be, aim for between 300-700 words. Write an informative job profile and check our job description tips to see if there are any specifics to include for jobs in different industries.

What is a job description?

A job description is in addition to a job profile that also clearly explains the tasks, daily duties, functions and responsibilities of a position as the main section of a job advert. The job description is usually in the middle of the form when looking at how to advertise a job and how to post a job advert.

What should a job description include?

A job description should include job title, daily duties and responsibilities, the role and expectations as part of the wider company, salary, working environment and conditions of the role. Our job description tips and recruitment tips can help with how to write a job description for UK jobs.

What is the difference between a job description and a job profile?

The difference between a job description and a job profile is that the latter describes the more personal requirements needed to do the job rather than the job itself. A job profile plays an equal part in deciding where to advertise a job and to who, depending on the experience and qualifications needed to do the job.