Myth: Candidates don’t read job descriptions

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According to Indeed, job seekers only dedicate an average of 14.6 seconds to reading the requirements or qualifications section of a job description. 49% of job seekers agreed that most job application processes are too long and complicated, which leads to skimming applications. Job posts under 300 words received 8.4% more responses.

So, candidates do read them, and most often on mobiles. 

They skim for 3 things: role clarity, growth, and culture signals. 

The fluff gets skipped.

The takeaway:

Keep it clear. Keep it human. And make sure the real differentiators stand out.