Red Flags in Job Descriptions

Avoid Toxic Workplaces

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The job market is trash.

While we’re usually here to provide you with marketing, social media, and content strategy tips, we also care that talented professionals in our field find jobs in organizations that truly value their talents. Our work is to promote and elevate our clients and organizations. Why would we want to bring in more business for an organization that takes advantage of their employees? Flex your talents for businesses that deserve the attention you will bring.

What to Watch Out For
Because companies would rather become word magicians than be direct, the work of reviewing dozens of job posts a day requires archeological expertise to decipher job descriptions. A well-written job description should give you a clear picture of what a company is looking for, while a poorly written one will have you questioning everything you knew about your past job titles and job responsibilities.

Here are some of our favorite tips on how you can spot these red flags early on, so you can avoid applying to companies that might not be the right fit for you (or anyone in the job market).

Mismatched Job Titles
If the job title doesn’t align with the responsibilities listed in the description, that’s a big red flag. For example, if the…