Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

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    To eliminate buzzwords from job postings, replace vague phrases like 'collaborative team player' with concrete, day-to-day context. For example, instead of writing 'lead a team,' specify the scale, such as 'lead a team of 5 in a department of 500.' Providing clear scope ensures both recruiters and candidates align on expectations.

    Update Your LinkedIn After A Layoff

    Advice and a free workbook to help you make updates to your LinkedIn after a layoff that will get you hired.

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    This job post audit template will help you give specific feedback to managers to create clarity and impact with job posts.

    I did a test: compare a job post written with AI against something written by recruiters who just finished training.

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