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Stop the Ever-Expanding Job Description from Hurting Your Company Wordy job descriptions may look impressive at first, but they can also discourage that talented candidate from even applying.

By John Boitnott Edited by Jessica Thomas

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Job descriptions are lengthier than ever, and today it's not uncommon for an employer to list 10 or more bullet points in the requirements section of a job posting. Although most small businesses would love to get the most out of a single employee, pushing them to the max will hurt both your team and your company in the long run.

Here are some of the main reasons why the ever-expanding job description is hurting your company and your candidates.

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