Hiring engineers was already a competitive process before Covid-19. The combined effects of the global pandemic and The Great Resignation have only made it more challenging. If you want to attract top-tier candidates, you’ll need to make your job postings as attractive as possible. Try these tips.

Highlight Your Company Culture

Like workers everywhere, today’s engineers care deeply about what the organization stands for. They’re looking for both an excellent work culture focused on inclusion and diversity and a broader corporate dedication to doing good in the world. So make sure your job postings reflect your commitment to both your employees and the broader community.

Be Specific

Engineering is an incredibly broad field, and different engineers have different areas of interest. To attract top candidates, then use your job postings to spell out exactly what to expect. Is the role more technical and hands-on or more managerial in scope? What sorts of projects will the candidate focus on? Which skills will be needed most often? The more specific you can be, the more likely you are to draw interest.

Stay Positive

Engineers are problem-solvers. They know they will be facing tough challenges in their work. But that doesn’t mean you should write job postings that focus solely on how difficult the job is. Instead, show off your company’s positive vibe. Talk about some of the perks or about how close-knit the team is.

Clearly State the Salary Range

While today’s engineering candidates are not driven solely by salary, they want to be sure they’ll be fairly compensated. This is important if you are trying to attract candidates with deep experience who likely don’t want to take a pay cut. But it’s equally important if you’re looking for candidates who are fresh out of school, as they may be juggling multiple offers. Don’t bury the salary under a mountain of text or, worse yet, refuse to comment on it at all until after several rounds of interviews. Simply state right upfront in each job posting how much you are willing to pay. A range is fine since that leaves room for negotiation.

Recruiting top engineers can be a challenge. But following the tips above can help make your job postings more attractive to prospects.

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