Your Job Ads Are Costing You Candidates. Here’s Why.
You’re hiring developers, engineers, or data talent. You post the role, wait, and wonder why the good candidates are not coming through.
It’s not the talent market. It’s your messaging.
We see this every week across Sydney and Melbourne. Companies write job ads that don’t speak to the people they’re trying to hire. Then they wonder why the pipeline is weak.
If your job description is a long list of requirements, you are not selling the opportunity. You are giving people reasons not to apply.
The Best Candidates Do Not Apply to Generic Ads
Top tech talent is not scanning for buzzwords. They are looking for work that matters, teams they want to join, and clarity on what they will be doing.
If your ad looks like every other one in the market, you will lose the best people before they ever reach the interview stage.
Too Many Requirements, Not Enough Reason
Twelve technologies. Five soft skills. Three years of experience with a framework that has only existed for two.
This is what most job ads look like. And it's exactly why strong candidates keep scrolling.
You don’t need a longer list. You need a clearer message.
Better Ads, Better Talent, Faster Hiring
At SustainRecruit, we do more than recruitment. We partner with you to position your role properly — before it ever hits the job boards.
That means:
- Writing job ads that speak directly to high-performing tech candidates
- Showing the impact of the role, not just the tasks
- Helping your team stand out in a crowded hiring market
If You Want Better Talent, Work With Us
Most job ads push the right candidates away. We help you attract them.
📩 Email hello@sustainrecruit.com to start a conversation about hiring that actually works.
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