Bad Job Descriptions Hurt Everyone: Be Smart!

The recession is making it easier to attract top performers. Don’t need to tell you that. But, having said that, does that mean you have the right to ask for computer Jesus? Not if being too picky (unrealistic) means that you’re making it all but impossible to find the right candidate.

Seattle-based recruiter Kristen Fife has some examples from the tech world where the hiring manager didn’t really think about what was realistic…or even possible.

“There was the “CIO” position calling for a high school diploma and two to three years of experience.

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