Resources for creating better job descriptions and job ads.

Words matter. How you phrase your job ads and descriptions affects who applies to your role. Generate a larger and more diverse pipeline by following the guides and resources on this page!

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Start writing better job descriptions and ads as soon as you finish these hand-picked must-reads.

Guide: How to write smarter and fairer job ads

Learn about the science of poor job ads and how to tweak yours to make it more accessible to a diverse audience.

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The Ultimate Job Description Template

Use this behavioural science-based template to attract a bigger, more diverse candidate pool

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Decoded: How to write the perfect job description [Video]

Words matter… so find out how you can use behavioural science to create high converting job descriptions.

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Videos

Catch up on our latest videos about job descriptions including some of our recent webinars.

How To Sell A Job ft. Fresh Minds [Video]

Join Applied and Freshminds to learn about how to sell a job, and attract diverse candidates and build strong teams. ‍

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Decoded: How to write the perfect job description [Video]

Words matter… so find out how you can use behavioural science to create high converting job descriptions.

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Guides & Reports

Guides and resources on how to write better job descriptions that attract quality, diverse candidates.

Guide: How to write smarter and fairer job ads

Learn about the science of poor job ads and how to tweak yours to make it more accessible to a diverse audience.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

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CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS & ADS

The Ultimate Job Description Template

Use this behavioural science-based template to attract a bigger, more diverse candidate pool

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Blogs posts

A selection of our best blog posts on job ads and descriptions.

The Job Description Guide: How to boost applications by up to 15% [Blog]

If your job description writing procedure consists of a google search and copy+paste, then you’re not using your JD’s to their full potential.

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