For employers

Why your job spec is putting good people off

Long wish lists and a “competitive salary” are quietly turning away the people you most want to hire.

Ruth Holroyd
Director

Too many must-haves

Twelve essential requirements tell strong candidates the job hasn’t been thought through. Choose the four that matter and move the rest to “nice to have”.

Put the salary in

To most candidates “competitive” means “below market”. A clear band screens out mismatches early and spares everyone a wasted second interview.

Write it for a human

Read your spec aloud. If it sounds like a legal document, start again.

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