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Six (and a Half) Job Posting Tips That Will Attract the Right Candidates

With a severe labor shortage and fewer people entering the field every day, it’s no longer enough to post an ad on Craigslist and expect high-quality applicants. It’s time to turn over recruiting activities to the marketing team; they know what it takes to attract the right candidates.
By Ryan Englin
June 28, 2018
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by Ryan Englin
Ryan Englin is the founder and CEO of Core Matters. Core Matters is a recruitment marketing agency that creates and supports effective recruiting systems for small and medium businesses. By focusing on the employee experience, the recruiting systems create a steady stream of job seeking applicants even in a tough job market.

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