The rating system.

Published criteria have configured point values, and their required parts can contribute partial credit. The requirements below are the same criteria used in every assessment.

JR-A
Complete expectations

All required Job Ad Standard disclosures are complete.

Exactly 100%
JR-B
Clear expectations

Most required Job Ad Standard disclosures are complete.

80% to under 100%
JR-C
Partial expectations

Partial completion of the Job Ad Standard.

50% to under 80%
JR-D
Limited expectations

Limited completion of the Job Ad Standard.

Below 50%

Published criteria

What qualifies.

Help shape the standard. Do you agree that each criterion should be required in a job advertisement?

01
Company and Job Title

Candidates should be able to find Company and Job Title.

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02
About the Position

Employers should clearly state Department, Employment, Workplace and Job Type.

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03
Job Brief

This disclosure should cover Job Brief.

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04
Responsibilities

The expected details are Responsibilities.

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05
Ideal Experience

Candidates should be able to find Education, Experience Level and Years in the Industry.

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06
Sponsorship

Employers should clearly state Sponsorship Offered, Candidates Requiring Sponsorship May Apply and Work Authorization.

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Job Location

This disclosure should cover Job Location.

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08
Skills

The expected details are Soft Skills, Hard Skills and Technology Skills.

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09
Certifications

Candidates should be able to find Essential Certifications and Preferred Certifications.

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10
Perks

Employers should clearly state Perks.

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Salary

This disclosure should cover Salary.

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Hours and Schedule

The expected details are Hours and Schedule.

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13
Hiring Process and Timeline

Candidates should be able to find Hiring Stages and Decision Timeline.

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14
Expiry Date

Employers should clearly state Application Closing Date and Application Review Period.

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