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Job Description

A Job Description in Zoho Recruit is the structured role document attached to a Job Opening, used for career site listings, job board syndication, and AI-based resume matching.

A Job Description in Zoho Recruit is the structured document attached to a Job Opening that outlines the role’s responsibilities, required qualifications, skills, and other details candidates need to apply. It powers the career site listing and sets the context for resume screening.

Components of a Job Description

Zoho Recruit’s Job Description editor supports rich text formatting. A well-structured description includes a role summary, key responsibilities, required and preferred qualifications, skills, compensation range, and location. The description is shown directly on the public career site and syndicated to job boards through integrations.

Using Job Descriptions for Screening

Zoho Recruit’s Zia AI uses the Job Description text to parse keywords and match them against candidate resumes when calculating a match score. Clear, detailed descriptions improve match quality. Recruiters can also use the description as a reference when building scorecards and structuring interview questions.

Example: A manufacturing firm in Pune writes a Job Description for a Supply Chain Analyst role, listing SAP experience, 3 years minimum, and knowledge of GST compliance. Zia surfaces candidates from the pool whose resumes contain those keywords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Job Description in Zoho Recruit?

A Job Description in Zoho Recruit is the rich-text document attached to a Job Opening that details the role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements. It appears on the career site, feeds job board integrations, and is used by Zia for resume matching.

Can Job Descriptions be templated in Zoho Recruit?

Yes. Zoho Recruit allows you to save Job Description templates so recruiters can quickly populate standard roles without rewriting content each time. Templates can be customised per opening before publishing.

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