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Job Description Length
The best word length for a job description is 300 to 700 words:
- 300 words is often too short.
- 700 words is often too long, and fewer people apply.
Shorten Your Sentences
The best length for a sentence is 8 to 13 words.
Shorter sentences are easier and faster to understand.
Shorten Your Paragraphs and Give Candidates Visual Breaks
Candidates often skip job descriptions that have long, wordy paragraphs.
Use paragraphs that are 1 to 2 sentences. They are easier to read.
Write clearly and give candidates visual breaks by using:
- Bulleted lists
- Numbered lists
- Symbols
- Short section headings (About Us, Qualifications, etc.)
Use Simple Words with Fewer Syllables
- Some candidates might have a hard time when they read many words with multiple syllables.
- Here are examples of simpler words or phrases you can use:
| Complex Word or Phrase | Use this instead: |
|---|---|
| Personnel | Team |
| Is responsible for | Handles |
| Requires or Requirement | Needs to |
| Regarding | About, Of, On |
| Implement | Launch, Install, or Set Up |
| Purchase | Buy |
| Strategize | Plan |
Updated: February 17th, 2026 22332 views 0 likes
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