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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