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Common Job Posting Mistakes
Vague, unfair or opaque postings reduce conversion and quality.
Jobs
Basics
Table of contents
Top mistakes
Vague requirements
Unclear skill levels and expectations.
Buzzwords
Empty phrases without substance.
Missing transparency
No salary range, process or timeline.
Bloated laundry lists
Too many bullets without priorities.
−35%
Apply rate
Drop with vague postings
+22%
Qualified apps
Gain with clear must/nice split
−18%
Time‑to‑fill
Improves with transparent range
How to fix
Specify level
Map to frameworks or give examples.
Separate must/nice
At most 2 must‑haves, justify them.
Add range
Comply with local transparency rules.
Cut noise
Delete clichés; keep outcomes.
Before/After
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Strong communication skills | Facilitate weekly 15‑person stakeholder sync; summarize decisions |
| Experience in cloud | Operate AWS CI/CD (GitHub Actions) for 6 services |
Clarity is kindness — also in job ads.
— Career Wiki Editorial