Job Descriptions
topic on 4 shows · 5 statements across 5 episodes
the Y Combinator Startup Podcast 
Lenny's Podcast 
Invest Like the Best 
David Senra
5 statements about Job Descriptions, every show
Ferrari: Rigid job descriptions are harmful to organizations
“I think in general having sharp job descriptions is bad. You want to have a, there is a blob of work that needs to be done and different things are differently important, urgent.”
Giffon: Job descriptions should use divisive statements to filter applicants
“I think what's so important in any sales pitch, which is what a job description should be, is disqualifying who you don't want. And the nice thing about a divisive statement is that it, when it resonates, it deeply resonates with the person.”
Paffenholz: Job descriptions should be at least 30% selling the company
“People forget to sell the company in the job description. And so that should be at least 30%, maybe more of the job description is why is this a great place to work and what would that involve for you?”
Job descriptions should clearly define context, role purpose, progress, and rewards
“Because here's the thing is job descriptions should really be, here's the context we're in. Here's what this role is about. Here's what progress means in this role. And here's where, here's, here's how we will actually reward you for actually doing this work. …”
Nahm: Impact descriptions attract top-tier talent and diversify applicant pools
“And I would attribute, you know, this impact descriptions, As opposed to job descriptions as not just being one, like a great way to get the most talented people, like the top 10 percentile of the talent market interested in your opportunities. It's also been …”