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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

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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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