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Job Posting Length Guidelines
Balance brevity and substance for clarity and conversion.
Jobs
Guidelines
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Guidance
Target 300–700 words. Lead with mission/outcomes, then responsibilities (5–7), then requirements (must/nice).
300–700
Words
Sweet spot for most roles
5–7
Responsibilities
Visible items
≤ 2
Must‑haves
True hard filters
By role type
| Role | Length |
|---|---|
| IC (Developer, Analyst) | 300–600 words |
| Manager | 400–700 words |
| Executive | 500–800 words |
By seniority
Junior
More mentoring/process detail, fewer must‑haves.
Senior
More outcomes/impact, scope and interfaces.
Channel matters
Job boards
Concise; link to long‑form page if needed.
Careers page
Can host richer context and links.
Say less, but make it count.
— Career Wiki Editorial