A well-written job description helps candidates quickly understand your opportunity and can significantly improve the quality of applications you receive on OnlineJobs.
Clear, transparent, and detailed listings also perform better in search results and build more trust with candidates.
Start With a Clear Job Title
Your job title should accurately describe the role.
Good job titles are:
Clear
Specific
Easy to understand
Examples:
Customer Support Representative
Sales Development Representative
Remote Appointment Setter
Avoid:
Vague titles
Excessive capitalization
Clickbait wording
Emoji-heavy titles
Clearly Explain the Role
Use the job description to explain:
What the candidate will do
Daily responsibilities
Expected outcomes
Team or department context
Candidates are more likely to apply when they clearly understand the position.
Be Transparent About Compensation
OnlineJobs strongly recommends transparent compensation information.
Include:
Salary or commission structure
Pay ranges when possible
Payment frequency
Bonus opportunities if applicable
Transparent compensation improves:
Candidate trust
Application quality
Job performance in search
Describe Required Skills and Experience
Clearly explain:
Required experience level
Important technical skills
Software or platform knowledge
Communication requirements
Language requirements if applicable
Be realistic about requirements to avoid discouraging qualified candidates unnecessarily.
Explain the Work Setup
Let candidates know:
Whether the role is remote or in-person
Expected work hours
Time zone expectations
Full-time or part-time status
This helps candidates determine if the role fits their availability and location.
Keep the Description Organized
Well-structured descriptions are easier to read.
We recommend separating information into sections such as:
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
Benefits
Work schedule
Avoid large walls of text whenever possible.
Use Professional and Friendly Language
Candidates respond better to professional, respectful, and human communication.
We recommend:
Writing clearly and directly
Avoiding overly aggressive language
Keeping expectations realistic
Using inclusive and welcoming wording
Avoid Common Mistakes
Try to avoid:
Extremely short descriptions
Missing compensation details
Unrealistic promises
Duplicate job posts
Excessive formatting or spam-like text
External contact information in public listings
These issues may reduce candidate trust and can sometimes trigger moderation review problems.
Improve Search Visibility
Detailed job descriptions can help improve:
Search visibility
Candidate matching
Recommendation placement
Overall application quality
Including accurate skills, compensation details, and role information helps candidates discover your listing more easily.
Troubleshooting
Why am I receiving low-quality applications?
This often happens when:
The job description is too vague
Compensation is unclear
Requirements are missing
The role expectations are confusing
Improving clarity usually improves applicant quality.
Can short job descriptions still be approved?
Yes, but detailed and professional descriptions generally perform much better and may pass moderation more smoothly.
Should I include contact information in the description?
No. Public job descriptions should not include direct contact information or requests to apply outside the platform.
Pro Tip
Before publishing, read your job post from the candidate’s perspective.
A clear explanation of responsibilities, compensation, expectations, and growth opportunities can significantly improve both application quality and hiring speed on OnlineJobs.