The Jargon To Ditch This Year

 Business jargon — no one likes it, we all use it. Sometimes, it’s just an easy way to communicate and be heard. 

In our work with hiring managers and job seekers, we’ve heard a few good ones. We also know that yesterday’s smart language is today’s tired old cliche.

When you’re hoping to hire stellar candidates for top-tier roles, there’s a danger in sliding into too much jargon — particularly in job posts. Smart candidates see right through it. 

According to Textio, a tool that helps HR teams come up with employer brand content, the stats don’t lie. Here are the phrases they say can single-handedly cause your job post to languish for longer:

👎  overachiever

👎  value-add

👎  driven results

👎  buy-in

👎  key metrics

👎  thought leader

👎  win-win

If any of these were on the tip of your tongue, ixnay them before you write that job description this year. 

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