Guide to an Effective Job Posting

Introduction

This guide is tailored to provide information on how to write an effective job posting. This guide does not provide instructions on creating position descriptions or the steps required to creating positions or job requisitions.

With today’s competitive job market, it is important to attract qualified candidates. Writing an effective job posting is the first step to attracting qualified candidates.

A clear job posting can reduce the amount of turnover since candidates will have a better understanding of the expectations and dimensions of the job.

When composing a job posting, the message should be crafted according to the industry standard and the level of the position.

Creating a Job Posting

A well-written job announcement will help define the pool of candidates and potentially attract passive candidates.

The following are the components of a job announcement at Florida Atlantic University.

Job Requisition Components	Description
Recruitment Reason	Describes if the position will be posted for all applicants, including current employees and external applicants.
Job Profile (Classification Title)	The official title established by Classification and Compensation based on position needs and requirements.
Job Posting Title	Also known as the working title. Displayed to applicants and should be more descriptive than the job profile.
Job Description Summary	A general description based on the Job Profile in Workday. This field populates automatically and should not be edited.

Job Description	Automatically populated in Workday. Should be clear, organized, and accurately reflect duties and expectations.
Additional Job Description	Serves as the job posting announcement that displays to applicants. Should give an overview of the role and why candidates should apply.
Minimum Qualifications	Defined by Classification and Compensation. Minimum requirements cannot be lowered.

Advertised Salary	Salary range displayed to candidates and aligned with the job profile.
Posting Start and End Date	Positions must be posted for a minimum of seven (7) days.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Provides additional applicant instructions such as background check or documentation requirements.

Example of a Job Description, Job Posting, and External Advertisement

The job description is a starting point for developing the job announcement, but it should be modified to resonate with the target audience.

Sample Job Posting

Job Profile	Human Resources Representative
Job Posting Title	Recruitment Services Representative
Department	Human Resources
Minimum Requirements	Bachelor’s degree and two years of human resources experience.
Salary	$30,000 – $34,000
Work Days and Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.