Why the words in your job post decide who applies
Most hiring funnels leak at the very top: strong candidates read a posting, feel it isn’t for them, and never apply. Small wording choices drive that. Masculine-coded and hype language skews your applicant mix, a missing pay range suppresses volume, and dense, section-less walls of text lose readers before the requirements. This checker grades the signals that matter and tells you what to change.
- • Inclusive language — flags biased, hype and age-coded terms with neutral alternatives.
- • Pay transparency — checks for a visible salary or pay range.
- • Structure — looks for responsibilities, requirements and an inclusion statement.
- • Readability — rewards bullets, sensible length and concise sentences.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the job post checker measure?
It scores your job description across inclusive language, pay transparency, presence of responsibilities and requirements sections, an equal-opportunity statement, scannable formatting, length and sentence readability — and lists exactly what to fix.
Why does biased language matter in a job post?
Research shows that masculine-coded words (like 'aggressive' or 'dominant'), hype terms ('rockstar', 'ninja') and age-coded phrases ('recent graduate', 'digital native') measurably reduce applications from qualified candidates. Neutral, specific language widens your pool.
Is the checker free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser — the job description you paste is never uploaded or stored.
What score should I aim for?
Aim for 85 or above. That means your post includes a pay range, clear sections, an inclusion statement, scannable bullets and readable sentences, with no flagged language.
Does adding a salary range really help?
Yes — it consistently increases both the number and quality of applications, and pay transparency is now legally required in many regions. The checker treats a missing range as a major deduction.
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