Job Description Length

• For the most part, apply rates go down for job postings that contain over 700 words. Similarly, you cannot be too brief (under 300 words).

Shorten Your Sentences 

• The ideal word range per sentence is between 8 and 13. Shorter sentences have a higher comprehension rate.

Shorten Your Paragraphs and Give Candidates Visual Breaks

Candidates often reject job descriptions that overly wordy and require scrolling through long paragraphs.

• Try using paragraphs that are 1 to 2 sentences - they are easier to read.
• Write succinctly and give candidates visual breaks from long paragraphs by using:
  • Bulleted lists
  • Numbered lists
  • Symbols
  • Short section headings (About Us, Qualifications, etc.)

Use Simple Words with Fewer Syllables

• Many Dyslexic candidates might find difficulty reading words with multiple syllables.
• Examples of more simple words or phrases to use with fewer syllables: