Why it is important to separate desirable and essential qualities of a potential candidate within your Job Advert?
What is essential criteria within a Job advert? Essential criteria are the skills, experience knowledge and skills you need to apply for a Job vacancy.
What is desirable criteria within a job advert? Desirable criteria is skills/knowledge that an employer would prefer in a potential candidate however this is not necessary. E.g certain licenses, languages or skill set.
If you add the qualities you would prefer in a potential candidate along with the essential skills you need in a potential candidate - you run the risk of job seekers feeling they are unqualified for the role and not applying.
- Candidates will not apply for a job they feel they are not qualified for
- Candidates may be put off by your vacancy and other vacancies if they do not reach all the requirements
This is why we recommend:
- Clear advert structure
- Clear essential skill section
- Clear desirable section (If necessary)
So that it does not restrict those with only the essential skills applying.
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