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How to Attract Smart Millennials Through Better Job Descriptions
With millennials increasingly on the job search, and talented young graduates still hunting for jobs during the ongoing crisis, it is time to think about how to attract the best talent for the best price for your business. Millennials (and even younger professionals as well) are often beneficial additions to your team, as they tend to be creative, digitally savvy and willing to grow with a company. Hiring millennials for their intelligence, even if they don’t have experience, can help you save money and grow your business in the long run.
Survey results from career site Monster show that 45% of the class of 2020 is still looking for work almost a year after graduation in the aftermath of the crisis. Also, a recent Gallup poll shows that six in 10 millennials are open to new job opportunities. This means there’s a large pool of smart and talented young job applicants just waiting for work.
You might think job descriptions don’t make much of an impact on the kinds of candidates who apply for positions. But, think again. The details of the role can determine whether or not someone applies for the job and how motivated they are to work for your company. Here are some tips to help you appeal to millennial job candidates while making them want to work for you.
