How to Write Great Job Titles and Job Descriptions for Jobs on Indeed
When it comes to attracting qualified job seekers to your listing, your job title and description are as important as your budget. Indeed is a powerful search engine that uses job details to match individual listings to the search criteria specified by job seekers. A clear, concise job title and a thoughtfully detailed job description will help your job appear in the most relevant search results and can discourage unqualified candidates from applying. Here are some tips to help create job content that maximizes your results:
Do Your Homework
Once you’ve decided to hire for a particular role, do some research for clues that will help you create a stand-out job description. Make note of the job titles, qualifications and requirements that you see in listings for jobs similar to yours. Be aware of both terms you should include and ways that you can distinguish your listing from others that candidates will see.
Think like a job seeker
The key to using a search engine to recruit successfully is to consider what a qualified candidate would search for in order to find a listing like yours. Avoid catchy buzzwords that are eye-catching, but rarely searched. A certified meeting planner would not likely search for “Conference Ninja” job. On other job sites, an eye-catching title and exclamation points might help a job seeker take notice. Clear, descriptive job details work best on Indeed.
Indeed data provides insights into what kinds of job content attracts the right candidates. In general, avoid jargon and shorthand that people outside your company wouldn’t understand. Take care to represent the seniority of a position in clear terms. For example, “Accountant II” might better be described as “Senior Accountant.”
Don’t forget the three R’s
Responsibilities. This is an obvious element of any good job description, but the details are important. Describe the eventual employee’s goals as well as the day-to-day functions of the role. Examples of job responsibilities include:
Requirements. What experience, qualifications, degrees, and certifications does the job require and which would be nice to have? Does the role require fluency in another language? The more detail you provide, the more likely you are to get qualified applicants. Examples of job requirements include:
Rewards. List all the compensation, perks and benefits your company has to offer. Salary and health insurance are obvious, but does your company also offer flexible hours or a great location? Public transportation subsidies, office snacks and on-site gym equipment are just some of the ways to highlight how your company takes care of its team. Examples of job rewards and benefits include:
Job Description Samples
- Account Coordinator
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- Account Officer
- Account Representative
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Technician
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Actuary
- Administration Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Clerk
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Administrator
- Admission Officer
- Advertising Manager
- Analyst
- Anesthesiologist
- Architect
- Area Manager
- Art Director
- Assembler
- Assistant Accountant
- Assistant Administrator
- Assistant Controller
- Assistant Cook
- Assistant Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Assistant Property Manager
- Assistant Store Manager
- Assistant Teacher
- Athletic Trainer
- Attorney
- Audiologist
- Auditor
- Auto Mechanic
- Automation Engineer
- Automotive Technician
- Babysitter
- Baker
- Bank Teller
- Banker
- Banquet Server
- Bar Manager
- Barista
- Bartender
- Beautician
- Beauty Therapist
- Benefits Coordinator
- Billing Clerk
- Billing Specialist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Bookkeeper
- Branch Manager
- Brand Ambassador
- Brand Manager
- Building Maintenance Technician
- Busboy
- Business Administrator
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Business Developer
- Business Development Executive
- Business Development Manager
- Business Development Officer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Manager
- Business Systems Analyst
- Buyer
- Call Centre Manager
- Call Centre Manager
- Call Centre Representative
- Camp Counsellor
- Car Salesperson
- Care Assistant
- Care Worker
- Caregiver
- Carpenter
- Case Manager
- Caseworker
- Cashier
- Caterer
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CFA
- Charge Nurse
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Checkout Supervisor
- Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Chemical Engineer
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief Of Staff
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Child Care Worker
- Civil Engineer
- Cleaner
- Clerk
- Client Partner
- Client Services Manager
- Clinical Manager
- Clinical Psychologist
- CNC Operator
- Collections Specialist
- Commercial Manager
- Commercial Underwriter
- Communications Manager
- Communications Officer
- Community Manager
- Compliance Manager
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Operator
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Technician
- Concierge
- Construction Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Worker
- Consultant
- Content Manager
- Content Writer
- Contract Administrator
- Contract Manager
- Controller
- Cook
- Coordinator
- Copywriter
- Correctional Officer
- Cosmetologist
- Cost Accountant
- Counsellor
- Counselor
- Creative Director
- Credit Analyst
- Credit Controller
- Credit Manager
- Crew Member
- Custodian
- Customer Service Assistant
- Customer Service Associate
- Customer Service Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Entry Clerk
- Data Manager
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Debt Collector
- Delivery Driver
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Office Manager
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Design Engineer
- Desktop Support Specialist
- Development Director
- Diesel Mechanic
- Dietary Aide
- Dietitian
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Direct Support Professional
- Director Of Finance
- Director Of Marketing
- Director of Nursing
- Director of Operations
- Director Of Sales
- Dishwasher
- Dispatcher
- District Manager
- Doctor
- Document Controller
- Drafter
- Driver
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrician
- Electronics Engineer
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
- Environmental Manager
- Estate Agent
- Esthetician
- Estimator
- Event Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Chef
- Executive Director
- Executive Secretary
- Expediter
- Expeditor
- Facilities Manager
- Field Sales Representative
- File Clerk
- Film Producer
- Finance Manager
- Finance Officer
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Controller
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Firefighter
- Fleet Manager
- Food And Beverage Assistant
- Food Runner
- Food Server
- Forklift Operator
- Front Desk Agent
- Front End Developer
- Fulfillment Associate
- General Counsel
- General Manager
- General Surgeon
- Graphic Designer
- grey-footer-test
- Groundskeeper
- Guidance Counsellor
- Hair Stylist
- Handyman
- Head Cashier
- Health Administrator
- Health Records Technician
- Healthcare Assistant
- Help Desk Clerk
- Help Desk Technician
- Home Care Nurse
- Home Cleaner
- Home Health Aide
- Home Health Nurse
- Hostess
- Hotel Front Desk Clerk
- Hotel Manager
- Housekeeper
- HR Assistant
- HR Director
- HR Generalist
- HR Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- HVAC Technician
- Industrial Engineer
- Inside Sales Representative
- Insurance Agent
- Interior Designer
- Internal Auditor
- Inventory Clerk
- Inventory Control Clerk
- Inventory Manager
- Inventory Specialist
- Investment Banker
- Invoice Clerk
- IT Business Analyst
- IT Director
- IT Manager
- IT Project Manager
- IT Sales Manager
- IT Specialist
- IT Technician
- Janitor
- Junior Accountant
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Kitchen Assistant
- Kitchen Helper
- Kitchen Manager
- Lab Assistant
- Lab Technician
- Labourer
- Law Clerk
- Lawyer
- Lead Teacher
- Leasing Agent
- Leasing Consultant
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Secretary
- Librarian
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Lifeguard
- Line Cook
- Loan Officer
- Loan Processor
- Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Specialist Coordinator
- Machine Operator
- Maintenance Assistant
- Maintenance Engineer
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician
- Management Assistant
- Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Marketer
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Intern
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Massage Therapist
- Material Handler
- Mathematician
- Mechanic
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Medical Director
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Scribe
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Merchandiser
- Millwright
- Mortgage Underwriter
- Nanny
- Neonatal Nurse
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Technician
- Neurologist
- Night Auditor
- Nurse
- Nurse Aide
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Assistant
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Office Assistant
- Office Clerk
- Office Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Operational Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Operations Director
- Operations Manager
- Optician
- Optometrist
- Order Picker
- Outside Sales Representative
- Packer
- Painter
- Paralegal
- Paramedic
- Paraprofessional
- Pastry Chef
- Pathologist
- Patient Advocate
- Patient Care Technician
- Payroll Clerk
- Payroll Manager
- Payroll Officer
- Payroll Specialist
- Pediatrician
- Personal Assistant
- Personal Banker
- Personal Care Provider
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Photographer
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Plant Manager
- Plumber
- Police
- Police Constable
- Police Detective
- Police Officer
- Porter
- Portfolio Manager
- Practice Manager
- Prep Cook
- Preschool Teacher
- President
- Principal
- Probation Officer
- Process Engineer
- Procurement Manager
- Producer
- Product Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Production Assistant
- Production Designer
- Production Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Production Worker
- Program Analyst
- Program Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Program Director
- Program Manager
- Programmer Analyst
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Property Manager
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Public Relations Account Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Purchasing Assistant
- Purchasing Manager
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Quality Control Inspector
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Inspector
- Quality Manager
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiologist
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Broker
- Real Estate Sales Consultant
- Realtor
- Receiving Clerk
- Receptionist
- Records Management Technician
- Recreational Therapist
- Recruiter
- Regional Sales Manager
- Registered Nurse
- Resident Assistant
- Resident Companion
- Respiratory Therapist
- Restaurant Manager
- Restaurant Server
- Retail Assistant Manager
- Retail Associate
- Retail Sales Associate
- Retail Store Manager
- Safety Manager
- Sale Associate
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Associate
- Sales Clerk
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Coordinator
- Sales Director
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sales Support Specialist
- Scheduler
- School Bus Driver
- School Counsellor
- School Social Worker
- Seasonal Associate
- Secretary
- Security
- Security Guard
- Security Officer
- Senior Accountant
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
- Server
- Service Advisor
- Service Manager
- Shift Leader
- Shift Manager
- Shipping Clerk
- Shipping Coordinator
- Shop Assistant
- Social Media Intern
- Social Media Manager
- Social Worker
- Software Architect
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Sous Chef
- Special Education Teacher
- Staff Accountant
- Stocker
- Store Assistant
- Store Associate
- Store Clerk
- Store Manager
- Substitute Teacher
- Supervisor
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Teacher
- Surgeon
- Surgical Technician
- System Administrator
- System Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Tax Preparer
- Teacher
- Teacher Aide
- Teacher Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Team Leader
- Technical Director
- Technical Support Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Telemarketer
- Television Producer
- Teller
- Training Coordinator
- Training Manager
- Travel Agent
- Treasurer
- Truck Driver
- Tutor
- UI Developer
- Ultrasound Sonographer
- Ultrasound Technician
- Underwriter
- UX Designer
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician
- Waiter
- Waitress
- Warehouse Manager
- Warehouse Worker
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Welder
- Wholesale Buyer
- Writer
Indeed’s Client Services team can help you plan and make adjustments to your job titles and descriptions to help you maximise your hiring results.